SONO 2033 - Breast Sonography

Credit hours: 2

Prerequisites: SONO 2013 - Abdomen & Small Parts 2 

Industry Certifications American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography’s Breast certification exam (though the learner is not eligible until completing a minimum of a 12-month accredited sonography program).

Course Description:
Students will build on the materials covered in SONO 2013 to include breast anatomy, physiology, and pathology. This includes normal and abnormal development, anomalies, and sonographic assessment. A basic introduction to comparative diagnostic imaging modalities of the breast will be covered relating to specific anatomy and pathology.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Evaluate patient clinical and laboratory histories to properly scan appropriate anatomic areas.
Assess and document appropriate images and measurements associated with multiple diagnostic imaging modalities.
Differentiate various masses, abnormal development, anomalies, or variants within the scope of the study.
Expand the scope of study, as recognized, beyond the basic protocol.
Utilize proper scanning protocol, according to the necessity of the examination.