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  • US 201,211,221: Ultrasound Physics I,II,III

    2.00 Credits
    Chattanooga State Community College

    Physics of diagnostic medical sonography; correlation with instrumentation procedures; class 2 hours, lab 1 hour. 201 -Sound wave characteristics, matter-ultrasound interaction; basic algebraic review. 211 -Realtime ultrasound transducer characteristics, the ultrasound beam, and the imaging process; application of theoretical concepts in lab. 221 -Focus on instrumentation and clinical environment; artifactual image analysis and corrective factors, quality control measurements and observations, and ultrasound's biologic effects; advanced scanning techniques, including Doppler and color flow principles. [201-F, 211-S, 221-Su
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  • US 202,212,222: Obstetrics and Gynecology I,II,III

    3.00 Credits
    Chattanooga State Community College

    A 3-course sequence in female pelvic & obstetrical ultrasound. 202 -Physiological processes affecting imaging; pathological processes and sonographic appearance. 212 - Fetal anatomy; gestational age estimation; fetal anomaly detection and intrauterine growth retardation; transabdominal and transvaginal techniques for assessing early intrauterine and ectopic pregnancies. 222 -Advanced fetal and pelvic sonography techniques; multiple gestations, antenatal syndromes, placental, umbilical cord and membrane evaluation; fetal and maternal disorders; intro to infertility studies; uncommon pathological processes in nongravid pelvis. [202-F, 212-S, 222-Su
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  • US 203,213,223: Abdominal and Small Parts I,II,III

    3.00 Credits
    Chattanooga State Community College

    203 -Abdominal organs, their relation and normal sonographic presentation; physiologic process; metabolic functions; importance of lab data. 213 -Pathologic patterns of abdominal organs; relation to sonographic appearance, physiologic changes, and lab findings; anatomic variations; Doppler and color-flow technique in vascular anatomy evaluation. 223 -Neonatal encephalography and demonstration of anatomy and pathology of superficial structures (small parts). [203-F, 213-S, 223-Su]
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  • US 204: Cardiovascular Anatomy & Physiology

    3.00 Credits
    Chattanooga State Community College

    To demonstrate the role of sonography in the evaluation of the cardiovascular system. The student will map the arterial and venous systems from the heart through the abdomen and throughout the periphery. Emphasis will be placed on abdominal vasculature, and cardiac anatomy and physiology, with an introduction to echocardiography protocol. The student will also become familiar with basic ECG interpretation, learning the relationship between ECG timing and cardiac events, as seen in the echocardiogram. 4 hours lecture, 4 hour lab.[F]
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  • US 205,215,225: Clinic I,II,III

    3.00 Credits
    Chattanooga State Community College

    Increasing development of sonographic knowledge and skills in the clinical setting; performance of sonographic exams under clinical supervision; weekly case studies and imaging critiques; clinic hours: 540 in 205, 520 in 215, 420 in 225. 205 -Intro to the sonographic imaging process and the clinical setting; exam protocol; operation of ultrasound instrumentation. 215 -Normal anatomy; pathology and abnormal physiological processes. 225 -Focus on completion of all clinical objectives. [205-F, 215-S, 225-Su
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  • US 206: Cardiovascular Hemodynamics

    3.00 Credits
    Chattanooga State Community College

    Assessment of vascular hemodynamics for the cardiovascular sonography student through a topic-based analysis of various abdominal vascular structures, as well as an introduction to lower venous examinations and indirect pulse recognition of potential arterial disease of the lower extremities. 4 hours lecture, 4 hours lab. [F]
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  • US 207: Breast Sonography

    4.00 Credits
    Chattanooga State Community College

    Specialty course for development of a breast imaging specialist, providing a comprehensive review of sonography's targeted role in the diag nosis and treatment of breast disease, while comparing mammography and other imaging techniques, to apply to an appropriate understanding of scanning principles for optimal diagnostic results. Achievement of course competencies will assist in preparation of the breast sonography certification examination. Course participant must either be ARDMS or ARRT(M) certified. [S]
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  • US 208,218,228: Vascular Clinic I,II,III

    3.00 Credits
    Chattanooga State Community College

    Progressive development of vascular sonographic skills. Case group studies and imaging critiques will be performed, and the student's performance will be evaluated through clinical competencies in each related category through sonographer and instructor evaluations. 208-An introduction to the vascular sonographic imaging process. The student will become familiar with the clinical setting, the operation ultrasound instrumentation, exam indications, and the required protocol for vascular sonography exams. 218-A continuation of Vascular Clinic I; The student will have the opportunity to develop increased knowledge and skills in per forming vascular examinations and demonstrating normal anatomy, physiology and pathology. Pathologic processes shall be further described to build on the student's present understanding of abnormal physiological processes. The student will be allowed to continue the practice and performance of vascular exams under clinical supervision. Weekly case studies and imaging critiques will continue with the clinical instructor. The student's performance shall be further assessed through continued sonographers and instructor evaluations and higher-level clinical competencies. 228-A continuation of Vascular Clinic II; the student will have the opportunity to further increase vascular imaging/testing knowledge and skills. The student will continue performance of vascular exams under clinical supervision. Weekly case studies and imaging critiques will continue with the clinical instructor. Special emphasis will be given to final category evaluations and completion of all clinical objectives in specified vascular categories. Sonographer and instructor evaluations will be used for final assessment of student performance.
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  • US 209,219,229: Echocardiography Clinic I,II,III

    3.00 Credits
    Chattanooga State Community College

    Progressive development of echocardiography imaging skills. Case group studies and imaging critiques will be performed, and the student's performance will be evaluated through clinical competencies in each related category through sonographer and instructor evaluations. 209-An introduction to the adult cardiographic imaging process. The student will become familiar with the clinical setting, the operation ultrasound instrumentation, exam indications, and the required protocol for adult echocardiography sonographic exams. Case group studies and imaging critiques will be performed, and the student's performance will be evaluated through clinical competencies in each related category through sonographer and instructor evaluations. 219-The student will have the opportunity to develop increased knowledge and skills in performing echocardiographic examinations and demonstrating normal anatomy and pathology. Pathologic processes shall be further described to build on the student's present understanding of abnormal physiological processes. The student will be allowed to continue the practice and performance of echocardiographic exams under clinical supervision. Weekly case studies and imaging critiques will continue with the clinical instructor. The student's performance shall be further assessed through continued sonographers and instructor evaluations and higher-level clinical competencies. 229-A continuation of Echocardiography Clinic II; the student will have the opportunity to further increase echocardiography knowledge and skills. The student will continue performance of adult echocardiography exams under clinical supervision. Weekly case studies and imaging critiques will continue with the clinical instructor. Special emphasis will be given to final category evaluations and completion of all clinical objectives in specified adult echocardiography categories. Sonographer and instructor evaluations will be used for final assessment of student performance.
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  • US 210: Ultrasound Administration

    1.00 Credits
    Chattanooga State Community College

    Research, quality control, and accreditation practices and procedures of a general sonography department; research paper, oral presentation, and group accreditation project. [S]
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