Ultrasound Training Program Overview
The Ultrasound Training Program focuses on comprehensive patient evaluations and detailed case discussions. It emphasizes a holistic approach, integrating knowledge of normal ultrasound anatomy and common patterns of abdominal pathology.
Key Topics:
The program covers essential principles of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, and advanced imaging techniques, including Doppler. The following areas will be thoroughly examined:
Patient Examination
Preparation for Abdominal Ultrasound
Assessment of Great Vessels
Liver Evaluation
Biliary System Analysis
Pancreas Imaging
Kidney and Urinary Bladder Ultrasound
Spleen and Transplant Evaluation
Abdominal Doppler Imaging (including liver, renal, and mesenteric areas)
Thyroid & Parathyroid Ultrasound
Neck Ultrasound
Scrotum and Inguinal Ultrasound
Portal Vein Assessment
Abdominal Gastrointestinal Tract Imaging
Upper and Lower Extremity Doppler Studies
Completion of Abdominal Ultrasound Examination
This training provides participants with the skills needed to perform a full abdominal ultrasound exam and interpret findings across various organ systems.