MIDS 121 - Introduction to Sonography Scanning Skills

Credits: 3 Total Hours: 105

Students learn how to safely operate ultrasound systems and begin to develop foundational scanning skills by practicing techniques on each other. Under the direct supervision of instructors, students begin to form habits resulting in the manual dexterity and workplace behaviours required for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Students will practice the correct operation and maintenance of equipment during this hands-on approach to learning in authentic outpatient clinic and critical care environments.

Prerequisites
One of:

B in English 12
B in Camosun Alternative

And one of:

B in Anatomy and Physiology 12
B in Camosun Alternative

Or one of:

B in BIOL 143
B in BIOL 150
B in BIOL 152 and BIOL 153
B in PNUR 101

Pre or Co-requisites
All of:

C+ in AHLT 266
C+ in MIDS 127