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Surgical Technology<br />
212<br />
SON-213 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation<br />
for the General Sonographer 2 Credits<br />
This hybrid course presents Physics of Ultrasound for the General Sonographer and its<br />
applications to the performance and instrumentaiton used in the general sonographic<br />
practice. A review of the basic laws and instruments are also discussed as they relate to<br />
the speci�c topics of the Doppler effect, sonographic artifacts. Special emphasis is placed<br />
on bioeffects and safety in the performance of General Sonography. The advancements in<br />
songoraphic applications and instrumentation such as harmonics, 3D are explored as well<br />
as the use of contrast agents; Review from Ultrasound Physics I is covered in the form of<br />
online assignments and testing. Prerequisite: Ultrasound Physics/ Instrumentation (MIG105).<br />
Co-requisite: General Sonography Clinical III (SON223).<br />
SON-215 Advanced General Sonography I 2 Credits<br />
This hybrid course is a combination of classroom teaching and online learning experience.<br />
Course topics include a review of abdominal and subspecialty sonography. Interesting<br />
sonographic cases will be presented for review. Articles from the Journal of Ultrasound in<br />
Medicine and the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography will be reviewed and discussed.<br />
Registry practice exams will be taken online on a regular basis. Prerequisite: Abdominal<br />
Ultrasound (SON115). Co-requisite: General Sonography Clinical III (SON223).<br />
SON-217 Advanced General Sonography II 2 Credits<br />
This hybrid course is a combination of classroom teaching and online learning experience.<br />
Course topics include a review of obstetrical and gynecological sonography as well as physics<br />
and instrumentation. Interesting sonographic cases will be presented for review. Articles from<br />
the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine and the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography will<br />
be reviewed and discussed. Registry practice exams will be taken online on a regular basis.<br />
Prerequisite: Advanced General Sonography (SON215). Co-requisite: General Sonography<br />
Clinical IV (SON225).<br />
SON-219 Obstetrical/Gynecological Sonography I 3 Credits<br />
This course familiarizes the student with interpretation of normal sonographic �ndings of<br />
gynecological and �rst, second and third trimester sonography. All measurement techniques<br />
including gestational dating will be discussed. Abnormal sonographic �ndings as they<br />
relate to gynecology and the �rst trimester will be covered. Related scanning techniques<br />
and associated Color Flow and Doppler are described. Sonographic/medical terminology,<br />
pathophysiology, clinical presentation and associated laboratory �ndings as they relate to<br />
gynecology and the �rst trimester will be covered. Prerequisite: General Sonography Clinical<br />
II (SON123). Co-requisite: General Sonography Clinical III (SON223).<br />
SON-221 Obstetrical and Gynecological II 3 Credits<br />
This course is a continuation of Obstetrical/Gynecology Sonography I. Abnormal sonographic<br />
�ndings as they relate to second and third trimesters will be covered. Fetal anomalies as<br />
well as maternal disease will be discussed. Related scanning techniques and associated<br />
Color Flow and Doppler are described. Sonographic/medical terminology, pathophysiology,<br />
clinical presentation and associated laboratory �ndings as they relate to the second and third<br />
trimesters will be covered. Prerequisite: Obstetrical/Gynecological Sonography I (SON219)<br />
Co-requisite: General Sonography Clinical IV (SON225).<br />
SON-223 General Sonography Clinical III 3 Credits<br />
This course is the hands on application of ultrasound in the hospital setting. Scanning skills<br />
are developed during this clinical. Students will be performing supervised ultrasounds and<br />
present daily cases to sonographers and or physicians. Students will become acquainted with<br />
the responsibilities needed to work in the ultrasound setting. Clinical will take place 3 days<br />
a week. Prerequisite: General Sonography Clinical II (SON123). Co-requisites: Obstetrical<br />
and Gynecological Sonography I (SON219), Advanced General Sonography (SON215), and<br />
Diagnostic Instrumentation (SON213).<br />
SON-225 General Sonography Clinical IV 3 Credits<br />
This course is the hands on application of ultrasound in the hospital setting. Scanning skills<br />
are developed during this clinical. Students will be performing supervised ultrasounds and<br />
present daily cases to sonographers and or physicians. Students will become acquainted with<br />
the responsibilities needed to work in the ultrasound setting. Clinical will take place 3 days a<br />
week. Prerequisites: General Sonography Clinical III (SON223). Co-requisites: Obstetrical and<br />
Gynecology Sonography II (SON221) and Advanced General Sonography (SON217).<br />
SON-227 General Sonography Clinical V 3 Credits<br />
This course is the hands on application of ultrasound in the hospital setting. Scanning skills<br />
are developed during this clinical. Students will be performing supervised ultrasounds and<br />
present daily cases to sonographers and or physicians. Students will become acquainted with<br />
the responsibilities needed to work in the ultrasound setting. Clinical will take place 3 days<br />
a week. Prerequisite: General Sonography Clinical IV (SON225).<br />
Spanish<br />
SPN-101 Elementary Spanish I 3 Credits<br />
This course, for students with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish, covers an<br />
introduction to the sounds and structures of Spanish and the development of basic skills<br />
needed for understanding and speaking Spanish. The course is not intended for native<br />
speakers or for students who have studied this language within the last three years.<br />
SPN-102 Elementary Spanish II 3 Credits<br />
This continuation course of Elementary Spanish I (SPN101) emphasizes conversational skills<br />
and simple readings. The course meets General Education “Humanities” Requirement Area 6.<br />
Prerequisite: Elementary Spanish I (SPN101) or one year of high school Spanish.<br />
SPN-201 Intermediate Spanish I 3 Credits<br />
This course covers a review of basic language skills and emphasizes conversational and<br />
reading skills. Prerequisite: Elementary Spanish II (SPN102) or two years of high school<br />
Spanish or permission of instructor.<br />
SPN-202 Intermediate Spanish II 3 Credits<br />
This continuation course of Intermediate Spanish I (SPN201), emphasizes self-expression<br />
through speaking, reading, and writing. Prerequisite: Intermediate Spanish I (SPN201) or three<br />
years of high school Spanish or permission of instructor.<br />
Surgical Technology<br />
SGT-105 Surgical Technology I 5 Credits<br />
This course covers an introduction to the profession of surgical technology. The course covers<br />
principles of aseptic technique, sterilization and disinfection, universal precautions, surgical<br />
equipment, and instrumentation in a coordinated class and simulated laboratory setting. An<br />
included seminar de�nes and develops a surgical conscience and professional demeanor.<br />
Prerequisites: Writing Skills II (ENG095) and Foundations of Math (MAT093).<br />
SGT-106 Surgical Technology II 8 Credits<br />
This course focuses on the introduction of surgical specialties. During clinical placement<br />
students participate in the corresponding surgical interventions as they apply to each<br />
specialty. Prerequisites: Basic Anatomy/Physiology/Lab (BIO107) and Surgical Technology I<br />
(SGT105).<br />
2012 - 2013 <strong>College</strong> Catalog
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