Introduction to Sonography Syllabus for 2014-2015
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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

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Supplies: Library card for AC and/or city library Computer and Internet access, printer, print cartridges, word processing and powerpoint availability, scantrons, paper, pens, pencils, markers.

 

Student Performance

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\ 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:

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\ 1. Understand the purpose of Patient Care in Sonography.

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\ 2. Have a working knowledge of the organizational structure of organizations related to the profession.

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\ 3. Understand the roles and expectations of sonographers

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\ 4. Have a working knowledge of ethical and legal implications of Sonography in health care.          

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\ 5. Have knowledge of the various practice areas of Sonography.

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\ 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.

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\ 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.

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1. \ History of diagnostic ultrasound
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2. \ Compare imaging modalities
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3. \ Ultrasound  for therapy and diagnostic uses
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4. \ 3D and 4D ultrasound
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5. \ Learnring dynamics
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6. \ Communication skills
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7. \ Critical thinking skills
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8. \ Ergonomics
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9. \ Work related musculoskeletal disorders/injuries
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10. \ Patient care principals
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11. \ Proper body mechanics/ transfer methods.
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12. \ Trans cultural communications
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13. \ Clinical assessments
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14. \ Sonographic procedures
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15. \ Legal and ethical aspects
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16. \ Future in Sound
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17. \ Professional development/Leadership skills
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18. \ Continuing education
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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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)                                           40%

            Quizzes/classroom assignments (equally weighted)                        30%

            Final                                                                                            30%

 

 

 

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Additional Information

 

Electronic devices which produce audible sounds must be silenced during all lecture presentations.  Also, text messaging during class and lab is absolutely prohibited

 

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.

9.       Improve your self-confidence! An excellent online tool to help build self-confidence can be seen at …

                                                http://www.mindtools.com/selfconf.html

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