SONO 2018 - Vascular Clinic 2

Credit hours: 2

Prerequisites: SONO 2008 - Vascular Clinic 1 (Chattanooga State)

Industry Certifications American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Vascular Technology (VT) certification exam
(however, the learner is not eligible until completing a minimum of a 12-month accredited sonography program)

Course Description:
A continuation of SONO 2008 Vascular Clinic 1. The student will have the opportunity to develop increased knowledge and skills in performing vascular examinations and demonstrating normal anatomy, physiology and pathology. Pathologic processes shall be further described to build on the student’s present understanding of abnormal physiological processes. The student will be allowed to continue the practice and performance of vascular exams under clinical supervision. Case studies and imaging critiques will continue with the clinical instructor. The student’s performance shall be further assessed through continued sonographer and instructor evaluations and higher-level clinical competencies. Cooperation in the clinical setting for research related to the SONO 2010 term paper may be necessary.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Properly perform routine patient care and management techniques.
Transition from a passive mode of observation to a more active mode of assisting the sonographer in sonographic examination performance, to include both scanning and image archiving methods.
Obtain the appropriate clinical history and indicative data to support optimal diagnostic results.
Exercise discretion and judgment in communications with patients and physicians concerning examination process and results.
Demonstrate knowledge of human structure and function, as related to vascular imaging and physiologic testing.
Demonstrate an intermediate working knowledge of the ultrasound unit’s instrumentation.
Operate under the Sonographers’ Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice, adhering to established HIPAA and Joint Commission policies and regulations.
Promote principles of good health in patient education related to diagnostic vascular exams.