UST 280 - *Abdominal Scanning I

This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the abdomen. Specific abdominal topics include: aorta, IVC/porta hepatic, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. Emphasis will be placed on sonographic features and characteristics of normal anatomy as well as the various disease processes that affect each organ. Each organ/structure will be discussed separately in terms of anatomy, physiology and pathology. Course content will then proceed to integrate clinical procedures, diagnostic procedures laboratory values, etc. that are common to all and specific to each organ.

Semester Availability: FALL ONLY - Semester Availability is subject to change. See your advisor.

Prerequisites: Formal admission into the DMS Program.
Corequisites: UST 200 , UST 211C , UST 230 , UST 290

Contact Hours: 15 lecture and 30 laboratory hours per semester
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs
This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but it has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (2)

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