Introduction to Sonography Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Stacy Randel (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
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Course
DMSO-1210-001 Introduction to Sonography
Prerequisites
Course Description
An introduction to the profession of sonography and the role of the sonographer. Emphasis on medical terminology, ethical/legal aspects, written and verbal communication, and professional issues relating to registry, accreditation, professional organizations and history of the profession.
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Hours
(2 sem hrs; 2 lec)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
Essentials of Sonography and Patient Care, 3rd edition, 2013, Marveen Craig
Supplies
Supplies: Library card for AC and/or city library Computer and Internet access, printer, print cartridges, word processing and powerpoint availability scantrons – 20 large (100 item) paper, pens, pencils, markers Materials may be needed for l
Student Performance
Student Performance:
Given the course textbook, personal notes handouts, and other course materials, the student should accomplish the following course goals as evaluated by the course instructor using written exams and methods, oral presentations, visual presentations and teaching opportunities with class mates:
1. Understand the purpose of Patient Care in Sonography.
2. Have a working knowledge of the organizational structure of organizations related to the profession.
3. Understand the roles and expectations of sonographers
4. Have a working knowledge of ethical and legal implications of Sonography in health care.
5. Have knowledge of the various practice areas of Sonography.
The student will know that these outcomes have been successfully achieved when he/she earns a final grade of "C" or higher as evaluated by the department faculty.
Given the course textbook, personal notes, handouts, and other course materials, the student should be able to do each of the following on a written examination with accuracy of not less than 75% as evaluated by the course instructor.
Course objectives
- History of diagnostic ultrasound
- Compare imaging modalities
- Ultrasound for therapy and diagnostic uses
- 3D and 4D ultrasound
- Learnring dynamics
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Ergonomics
- Work related musculoskeletal disorders/injuries
- Patient care principals
- Proper body mechanics/ transfer methods.
- Trans cultural communications
- Clinical assessments
- Sonographic procedures
- Legal and ethical aspects
- Future in Sound
- Professional development/Leadership skills
- Continuing education
Students Rights and Responsibilities
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Expected Student Behavior
Learners will not use electronic devices in the classroom including but not limited to iPad, iPhone, cell phone, computer notebook. All such devices must be placed on silent mode and be out of sight during class time.
When asked, the learner will attend class in professional dress. Inappropritate dress will not be tolerated and is at the descression of the instructor.
Jewelry and cologne are to be kept to a minimum. No tattoos are allowed to be seen or show. Piercings allowed are a single pair of ear studs for women only. All other piercings on men and women must be removed prior to entering off-campus sites. Make up should be usual and routine reflecting modesty and consideration of a range of client ages a learner may encounter. Hair color that is natural is allowed so long as it is not distracting to other learners or clients. Colors such as purples, yellows, blues are never allowed. If there is a question, ask the program director PRIOR to paying for hair coloring. The program director will give a direct answer to questions about hair colors or styles. If professional dress code is not followed the learner will receive a 0 quiz grade for the day, will not be allowed to accompany the class on assignment and will not have an option to makeup the assignment.
Courtesy and respect are expected between learners and the instructor. Learners are expected to be attentive to instructor and guests and presentations of other learners. Learners are to extend highest respect to patients/clients/others when making off campus contact. Lack of regard to this expectation at any time by any single learner or group of learners may result in immediate dismissal of the learner/s from the situation by the instructor, guest lecturer, or patient/client/other.
Dishonesty in the classroom or in completing any assignment will not be tolerated as per Amarillo College policies. See “Student Rights and Responsibilities” for full details and actions that may occur as the result of dishonesty
Grading Criteria
Grading Criteria:
The following grade scale applies throughout this course:
A = 92 - 100
B = 83 - 91
C = 75 - 82
F = less than 75
Note: A grade of "D" is not possible in this course
Decimal scores from all graded activities will be rounded as follows:
0.1 - 0.4 — rounded down
0.5 - 0.9 — rounded up
The final course average will be rounded in the same way.
GRADING CRITERIA AND SCALE
The final course grade will be computed as follows:
Major Examinations (equally weighted) 45%
Quizzes/assessments (equally weighted) 5%
Class work and active learning menu items 15%
Final 35%
Final Grade 100%
*Grading weights subject to change.
An introduction to the profession of sonography and the role of the sonographer. Emphasis on medical terminology, ethical/legal aspects, written and verbal communication, and professional issues relating to registry, accreditation, professional organiz
Attendance
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the learner to attend class.
Amarillo College endorses attendance as a key to success. Attendance is required for successful completion of the Medical Sonographer program
At the beginning of each lecture, learners will be expected to sign the roster provided by the instructor. Failure to sign in will result in the learner being marked absent for attendance purposes even if he/she is present in class and seen by the instructor.
Each learner will be allowed only one absence for lecture. After the first absence a penalty of three (3) points will be deducted from the final course grade for each subsequent absence. For example, a learner who misses three (3) lectures will have six (6) points deducted from the final grade for the course.
Full attendance of class time is also expected. A learner will be counted as “absent” if the learner is out of class more than 20 minutes of a class time. For example, if in a given day a learner arrives 10 minutes late to class, takes an extra 5 minutes for break and leaves class for 5 minutes for any reason(phone calls, appointments, bathroom breaks, illness), that is considered an “absence” for the day. This type of absence counts in the total number of absences resulting in lowering of the final course grade.
Learners with perfect attendance will receive two (2) extra points to their final course grade.
Calendar
*Course calendar subject to change.
DMSO 1210 : Introduction to Sonography
Week 1: Essentials of patient care for sonography
Week 2: Patient/sonographer interaction-quiz
Week 3: Foundations of sonography - quiz
Week 4: Origin and evolution of diagnostic medical sonography - quiz
Week 5: Ergonomics of musculoskeletal issues with sonography - quiz
Week 6: Test
Week 7: Sonographer development
Week 8: Sonographer as a student - quiz
SPRING BREAK
Week 9: Safety Issues - quiz
Week 10: Communication and critical thinking - quiz
Week 11: Clinical assessment- sonography procedures - quiz
Week 12: Test
Week 13: Understanding other modalities
Week 14: Medicolegal aspects of sonography - quiz
Week 15: Ethics and professional development and leadership
Week 16: Comprehensive Final
Additional Information
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\\ STUDY TIPS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
\\ This course is very technical and, as such, demands strong student study skills to complete the course satisfactorily. Sonography is NOT “rocket-science,” but it does require persistent and effective study to grasp and retain the information.The following study skill guidelines have been tested through many years, and when used consistently, have been proven to work. Of course, students have different learning styles. Therefore, all skills listed may not be appropriate for you. If you have already developed a study system that works, don’t change it! If that is not the case, the you should give strong consideration to the adoption of one or more of these guidelines.
\\ 1. Plan to study no less than two clock-hours each week for each hour of class time. If you are academically challenged you should spend even more time. Class time is used to collect notes — NOT to learn the greater part of the information. Effective learning must continue to take place outside of the classroom.
\\ 2. NEVER extend a study session beyond 30 minutes without taking a short break. For most students, continuous studying without frequent short breaks generally serves little or no useful purpose. It is not usually possible for the average student to remain sufficiently focused beyond 30 minutes.
\\ 3. During a study session, get active! Choose an area free of distractions and don’t get comfortable. Read your notes and the textbook out loud if the location permits. Using the additional sense of hearing further improves retention and learning. Reading silently using only the sense of sight and limits learning ability.
\\ 4. Re-write your lecture notes within twelve hours. Notes taken during a lecture session must often be abbreviated to save time. This creates gaps in sentence and paragraph structure. Therefore, if a re-write does not occur relatively soon, gaps will be difficult to close later. Also, a re-write involves the sense of touch which improves retention and learning. When closing gaps, be sure to consult the textbook for additional information relative to the subject under study. A good dictionary can also be helpful.
\\ 5. Study with a classmate when possible. For most students, group study reinforces learning.
\\ 6. NEVER “cram” for tests. Cramming may work, but any success is only temporary since this study technique involves short-term memory. Use of long-term memory is absolutely necessary to successfully complete any course which requires a comprehensive final examination and a program of study where an overall program exit comprehensive examination and certification examination is also required. Instead of relying on a “crisis approach” to learning, stay organized and review often.
\\ 7. Ask questions during class sessions and/or visit with the course instructor outside of class to clarify information that may be difficult for you to grasp. If necessary, seek advice from the instructor for making improvements. However, seeking advice during the final couple of weeks of the course is probably too late!
\\ 8. Avoid, at all cost, a pessimistic attitude. Instead, THINK POSITIVELY! A person in very likely to mentally move in the direction he or she thinks about most often. When a subject seems overwhelming, don’t panic! When the brain is in “panic mode,” it cannot simultaneously be in an effective learning mode. If panic develops, STOP! Re-evaluate your study skills and make immediate changes that can remove or reduce the difficulty. Chances are, the panic is the result of not enough time set aside to learn the information.
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Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM