
Sonography Physics 1
Course Number: 10526221
Credits: 3.00
Course Description
10-526-221 SONOGRAPHY PHYSICS 1 ...introduces physics and instrumentation relevant to diagnostic medical sonography. Learners explore how principles of sound propagation in tissues create a sonographic image. (Prerequisites: Accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; 10-806-164, General Physics 2)
Course Typically Offered
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Course Competencies
- Perform math equations related to ultrasound physics
- Describe sounds waves and their acoustic variables in a medium
- Identify the interaction between sound waves and tissue
- Differentiate pulse wave operations and continuous wave sound
- Apply pre and post processing techniques to optimize sonographic images
- Describe the basic features of medical sonographic equipment
- Describe the fundamentals of image formation
- Prevent unsafe exposure to ultrasound
- Describe the construction and characteristics of various transducers and their applications
- Compare and contrast transducer technology