UST 240 - Abdominal Scanning

Institution:

Volunteer State Community College

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Description:

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. PREREQUISITE: UST 205* CO-REQUISITES: UST 200*, UST 211C*, UST 220*

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.volstate.edu

Phone Number:

(615) 452-8600

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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