DMS 205 - Diagnostic Sonography Laboratory Management

Institution:

Lafayette College

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Description:

Students in this course will gain basic entry-level knowledge and skills required for use in a Diagnostic Sonography Laboratory. The course includes an overall history of the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine (AIUM) standards on the safety and usage of ultrasound equipment. Students will review quality assurance and preventative maintenance issues. In addition, students will learn the nature of data and statistics. Also covered is setting up a Chi square to determine sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and overall accuracy. Health care organizations, societies and accreditation agencies also will be discussed (2 Credits).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lafayette.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 330-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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