UST 241 - *OB/GYN Scanning

This course is defined to give the student understanding of the anatomy, physiology and pathology associated and/or identified in the female pelvis as well as its normal and abnormal sonographic appearance. This course is also designed to introduce the student to the first trimester of pregnancy and its related anatomy, physiology and possible pathology and/or complications. Embryology and early fetal development will be covered in detail. In addition, the sonographic identification and imaging of the embryo and fetus will be discussed. Transabdominal and transvaginal scanning techniques and protocols will be covered. This course is also designed to give the student detailed instruction in the role of Sonography in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Fetal development, physiology and anatomy will be discussed at length. In addition, all major fetal anomalies and maternal complications directly related to the second and third trimesters of pregnancy will be covered in detail. The sonographic imaging of the normal fetus and the fetus with anomalies will also be discussed.

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

PREREQUISITES: UST 200, UST 205, UST 211C, UST 220 UST 240

COREQUISITES: UST 212C, UST 221, UST 242.
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: (5)

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