Ultrasound imaging simulation module Basic

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This introductory module teaches you the basic principles and techniques required to begin general ultrasound scanning, and guides you step-by-step through some basic scans. The online simulator offers three different scan scenarios, using abdominal anatomy, so you can learn the scanning process, step by step. This module is ideal if you are starting your sonography education or if you just want an introduction to the sonography profession. The content has been produced to support study for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registry exams. Define and explain related ultrasound terminology Identify orientation on the ultrasound image Identify and obtain cross-sectional anatomy on ultrasound images Identify vascular landmarks used in abdominal imaging Describe and explain the significance of obtaining a relevant patient history Describe and explain the reason for patient preparation for ultrasound examinations Describe and demonstrate the reason for patient positioning for ultrasound examinations Manipulate the transducer in sagittal, transverse, and oblique planes Demonstrate different transducer approaches and manipulations used to obtain optimum images on different body types Describe and explain the reason for patient breathing techniques in order to obtain optimum images Identify and utilize acoustic windows in order to obtain optimum ultrasound images Describe and explain the requirements for annotation of ultrasound images Describe the technique for measuring structures on ultrasound images Using a standard format, write a technical impression Demonstrate and describe methods for preventing musculoskeletal injury