UST 240 - *Abdominal Scanning

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, pancreas, renals, spleen, retroperitoneum, peritoneal cavity and abdominal Doppler. 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: UST 250

COREQUISITES: UST 200, UST 211C, UST 220
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 has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (4)

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