Courses

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This course introduces sonography students to medi

Description

This course introduces the sonography student to the normal anatomy, physiology and imaging of the abdominal and pelvic cavities and superficial structures. Common pathologies or anatomic variants are introduced. Students will apply theoretical concepts from this course to simulations in the lab.

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This course introduces students to the sonographic principles of imaging in the normal abdomen and male pelvis. The focus is on normal anatomical appearance, variants and common pathologies. Concepts include relational and cross-sectional anatomy and physiology. Students will apply theoretical concepts from this course to simulations in the lab.

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This course will introduce students to cardiac anatomy, the cardiac cycle and principles of hemodynamics in cardiac imaging. The focus of this course is on assessment and interpretation of normal cardiac patterns and common arrhythmias. Concepts include the use of windows, modalities, and associated measurements. Students will apply theoretical concepts from this course to simulations in the lab.

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This course introduces students to patient care in sonography. The focus is on the provision of safe, professional care throughout all imaging processes. Concepts include body mechanics and patient transport, communication, care of patient equipment, workplace health and safety and cultural competence. Students will apply theoretical concepts from this course to simulations in the lab.

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This course introduces students to human relationships relevant to sonography. The focus of this course is on professional communication and interactions with others in the health care setting. Concepts include types, components and intra-organization communication, introduction to neuroscience, memory and learning, and foundational concepts related to typical human behaviours. Theoretical concepts will be practiced in the classroom through role play.

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In this introductory course students will learn the principles of sound travel, interactions within the body, and application to a sonographic exam. Concepts include the properties, creation and detection of sound waves. Also covered are instrumentation, artifacts, digital imaging, and storage and safety considerations for both the operator and the patient. Students will apply theoretical concepts from this course to simulations in the lab.

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This course is a continuation of SONO 109. The focus of this course is on advanced communication skills and atypical personality traits and psychological disorders. Concepts include common communication challenges in health care, conflict resolution, verbal and written presentations and documentation principles. Theoretical concepts will be practiced in the classroom setting through role play and presenting a group case study.

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This course builds on SONO 100 with a focus on pathology and congenital abnormalities of the abdomen, pelvis and superficial structures. Concepts include relational and cross-sectional anatomy and physiology, as well as differentiation between normal and pathological presentation of structures of interest. Students will apply theoretical concepts from this course to simulations in the lab.

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This course is a continuation of SONO 105. The focus is on the normal presentation of the female pelvis during pregnancy and the scanning techniques used to thoroughly assess the fetus. Concepts include assessment of the obstetrical patient, the uterine and extra-uterine environments, normal fetal presentation throughout pregnancy, and common complications in the first trimester. Students will apply theoretical concepts to simulations in the lab.

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This course is a continuation of SONO 103. The focus is the hemodynamics and etiologies related to cardiac disease and corresponding clinical presentation. Emphasis is placed on interpretation and quantification of abnormalities in the adult echocardiogram. Students will apply theoretical concepts from this course to simulations in the lab.

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This theory course introduces imaging of the carotid arteries and veins of the lower extremities. The focus is on vessel assessment in order to correlate normal sonographic patterns, appearances and values. Concepts include normal anatomy, physiology and venous thrombosis of the lower leg veins. Students will apply theoretical concepts from this course to simulations in the lab.

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This lecture course builds on the concepts presented in PHYS 170. The focus of this course is on the principles and instrumentation of Doppler imaging. Concepts include continuous wave, pulsed wave, color, power and tissue Doppler. Students will also learn how to minimize the biological effects of ultrasound. Students will apply theoretical concepts from this course to simulations in the lab.

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This course gives students the theoretical knowledge required to work as entry-level Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Technicians. With an emphasis on quality assurance and patient and workplace safety, students are introduced to the role, context and function of the MDR Department and the responsibilities, duties and tasks of the MDR Technician. Students learn the principles of microbiology and infection prevention and control within the MDR Department and how to clean, disinfect, sort, inspect, assemble, wrap and pack, sterilize, and redistribute medical and surgical devices, and patient care equipment.

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This instructor led practicum provides students with an opportunity to apply the skills, knowledge and experience in the decontamination, preparation and packing, sterilization, and storage and distribution storage areas of hospital Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Departments. Learners are partnered with working technicians and are provided with the opportunityto practice skills and develop basic competencies in all areas. Student learning is supported through daily post-clinicalconferences, journaling, and learning activities to facilitate integration of knowledge and skills.

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Lab principles of imaging in the normal abdomen and male pelvis. The focus is on normal anatomical appearance, variants and common pathologies. Concepts include relational and cross-sectional anatomy and physiology. Students will apply theoretical concepts from this course to simulations in the lab.

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Lab anatomy, the cardiac cycle and principles of hemodynamics in cardiac imaging. The focus of this course is on assessment and interpretation of normal cardiac patterns and common arrhythmias. Concepts include the use of windows, modalities, and associated measurements. Students will apply theoretical concepts from this course to simulations in the lab.

Description

Lab focus is on the normal presentation of the female pelvis during pregnancy and the scanning techniques used to thoroughly assess the fetus. Concepts include assessment of the obstetrical patient, the uterine and extra-uterine environments, normal fetal presentation throughout pregnancy, and common complications in the first trimester. Students will apply theoretical concepts to simulations in the lab.

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Lab focus is the hemodynamics and etiologies related to cardiac disease and corresponding clinical presentation. Emphasis is placed on interpretation and quantification of abnormalities in the adult echocardiogram. Students will apply theoretical concepts from this course to simulations in the lab.

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Lab pathology and congenital abnormalities of the abdomen, pelvis and superficial structures. Concepts include relational and cross-sectional anatomy and physiology, as well as differentiation between normal and pathological presentation of structures of interest. Students will apply theoretical concepts from this course to simulations in the lab.