Learning Outcomes Relationships

PLO 1: Apply principles of ultrasound physics to patient examinations to obtain diagnostic information.

CLO 1: Describe the principles and influencing factors of ultrasound propagation.
CLO 2: Describe physical properties of sound waves.
CLO 3: Describe the function of the principle components of an ultrasound transducer.
CLO 4: Differentiate between the types of real-time transducers.
CLO 5: Summarize the controlling factors of detail resolution in ultrasound imaging.
CLO 6: Perform metric conversions and calculations of physics equations applicable to sonography.
CLO 7: Associate physics concepts to scanning principles.

PLO 4: Be prepared to take and pass the ARDMS registry examinations in sonographic principles & instrumentation, abdomen and obstetrics & gynecology.

CLO 1: Describe the principles and influencing factors of ultrasound propagation.
CLO 2: Describe physical properties of sound waves.
CLO 3: Describe the function of the principle components of an ultrasound transducer.
CLO 4: Differentiate between the types of real-time transducers.
CLO 5: Summarize the controlling factors of detail resolution in ultrasound imaging.
CLO 6: Perform metric conversions and calculations of physics equations applicable to sonography.
CLO 7: Associate physics concepts to scanning principles.

PLO 6: Demonstrate competence and proficiency in performing abdominal – extended (extremity, non-vascular, infant hips, neck, neonatal/infant head, neonatal/infant spine, penis, prostate, scrotum and superficial soft-tissue structures), obstetrics, and gynecologic ultrasound examinations.

PLO 7: Identify common pathologic diseases and differential diagnoses through correlation of sonographic appearances, clinical symptoms and laboratory test results.

PLO 8: Practice and apply the ALARA principle in performance of diagnostic ultrasound examinations.

CLO 1: Describe the principles and influencing factors of ultrasound propagation.
CLO 7: Associate physics concepts to scanning principles.

PLO 9: Practice lifelong learning by staying current in sonography through continuing education, achieving certifications in additional specialties and achieving advanced degrees.

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