Student Handbook 2013 - Merced College

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K. Removal of Cervical Collars
L. Cutting Away of Patient Clothing
M. Student Availability During Site Visits
N. Handwashing
O. Personal Protective Equipment
P. Miscellaneous
Clinical Radiation Protection Rules………………………………………35
Pregnancy Policy and Procedures………………………………………..36
Student Supervision…………………………………………………………37
A. Direct
B. Indirect
XVII. Personnel Descriptions……………………………………………………..38
XVIII. Professionalism, Job Description…………………………………………39
A. Description of Profession
B. Scope of Practice-Overview
C. SDMS Scope of Practice for the Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional
D. SDMS Code of Ethics
E. Diagnostic Ultrasound Clinical Practice Standards
F. “Registry Eligible”
G. Professional Job Description: Example
H. Student Memberships in Professional Organizations
XIX. Patient Safety and Risk Management……………………………………52
A. Age Appropriate Care
B. Process of Reporting Complications (includes Incident Report)
C. Infectious Diseases
D. Communicable Diseases
E. Transducer Cleaning
F. Universal Precautions
G. Emergency Procedures
XXI. Equipment Safety and Maintenance………………………………………58
XXII. Technical Protocols………………………………………………………….59
A. General Policy: Ensuring Medical Necessity
B. AIUM Policy Guidelines
C. AIUM Documentation of Ultrasound Examinations
D. AIUM Guidelines for Abdomen & Retroperitoneum
E. Abdominal and Superficial Exams
Liver (AIUM and MC)
Gallbladder and Biliary Tree (AIUM and MC)
Pancreas (AIUM and MC)
Bowel and Peritoneal Fluid (AIUM)
Aorta, IVC (AIUM and MC)
Urinary Tract: Kidneys, Urinary Bladder, Adrenal Glands (AIUM and
MC)
Spleen (AIUM and MC)
Appendix (MC)
Abdominal Wall (AIUM and MC)
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