DMS 112 - Small Parts Sonography

1. Demonstrate knowledge of physiology, anatomy and sonographic appearances of the normal thyroid and parathyroid glands.
   1. Identify normal and relational anatomy.
   2. Discuss transducer design and equipment requirements.
   3. Discuss proper scan orientation.
   4. Describe how to take measurements and indicate normal ranges.
   5. Discuss physiology as it relates to sonographic imaging and interpretation.
   6. Discuss the protocol for a thyroid and parathyroid sonogram.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of pathology and its correlation to sonographic appearance for the thyroid and parathyroid glands.
   1. Describe the sonographic findings for pathology and disease processes to include:
      1. Nodular disease
      2. Graves disease
      3. Abnormal function
      4. Tumors of the thyroid and parathyroid
      5. Inflammatory processes
   2. Describe Doppler techniques and applications where applicable.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of physiology, anatomy and sonographic appearances of the prostate.
   1. Identify normal and relational anatomy.
   2. Discuss transducer design and equipment requirements.
   3. Discuss proper scan orientation.
   4. Describe how to take measurements and indicate normal ranges.
   5. Discuss physiology as it relates to sonographic imaging and interpretation.
   6. Discuss the protocol for a prostate sonogram.
4.  Demonstrate knowledge of pathology and its correlation to sonographic appearance for the prostate.
   1. Describe the sonographic findings for pathology and disease processes.
   2. Describe Doppler techniques and applications where applicable.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of physiology, anatomy and sonographic appearances of the normal scrotum.
   1. Identify normal and relational anatomy.
   2. Discuss transducer design and equipment requirements.
   3. Discuss proper scan orientation.
   4. Describe how to take measurements and indicate normal ranges.
   5. Discuss physiology as it relates to sonographic imaging and interpretation.
   6. Discuss the protocol for a scrotal sonogram.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of pathology and its correlation to sonographic appearance for the scrotum.
   1. Describe the sonographic findings for pathology and disease processes.
   2. Describe Doppler techniques and applications where applicable.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of physiology, anatomy and sonographic appearances of the normal breast.
   1. Identify normal and relational anatomy.
   2. Discuss transducer design and equipment requirements.
   3. Discuss proper scan orientation.
   4. Describe how to take measurements and indicate normal ranges.
   5. Discuss physiology as it relates to sonographic imaging and interpretation.
   6. Discuss the protocol for a breast sonogram.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of pathology and its correlation to sonographic appearance for the breast.
   1. Describe the sonographic findings for pathology and disease processes.
   2. Describe Doppler techniques and applications where applicable.
9. Demonstrate knowledge of physiology, anatomy and sonographic appearances of the normal penis.
   1. Identify normal and relational anatomy.
   2. Discuss transducer design and equipment requirements.
   3. Discuss proper scan orientation.
   4. Describe how to take measurements and indicate normal ranges.
   5. Discuss physiology as it relates to sonographic imaging and interpretation.
   6. Discuss the protocol for a penile sonogram.
10. Demonstrate knowledge of pathology and its correlation to sonographic appearance for the penis.
    1. Describe the sonographic findings for pathology and disease processes.
    2. Describe Doppler techniques and applications where applicable.
11. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the role of the sonographer in evaluating scanning protocol modifications based on the sonographic findings and differential diagnosis.
    1. Demonstrate ability to recognize indications and contraindications for the exam and exam modification.
    2. Demonstrate ability to correlate patient history with sonographic findings and make exam modifications as necessary.
    3. Demonstrate ability to correlate exam findings with patient history to produce a differential list.
12. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the role of the sonographer in patient management.
    1. Demonstrates the ability to take a complete patient history according to the exam ordered.
    2. Demonstrates the ability to correlate patient history with related imaging, other testing and lab procedures and outcomes.