Fundamentals of Ultrasound Physics (English)

This course covers fundamental principles of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, and image formation. Participants will gain an understanding of physics behind ultrasound, including transducer technology, wave propagation, and image optimization.

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Designed for Beginners

This course is part of a "two course sequence" - designed for those who are new to Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound!
On-demand Leaning

Recorded video lectures, Study material, Quizzes, etc. Learn at your pace - anytime, anywhere, and on any device!
Obtain POCUS Fundamentals Certificate

At the successfull completion of the two course sequence, take POCUS Fundamentals Certificate Exam (online).

Course curriculum

1. The International System of Units: SI Units and Unit Symbols
2. Application of the Metric System, Rules for Conversion and Rounding
3. Discussion of Metric Unit Standards
1. Longitudinal wave
2. Transverse wave
3. Piezoelectric effect
4. Reverse Piezoelectric effect
5. Ultrasound Image formatio: Pulsed wave, Continuous wave
6. Interference
1. Basic Physics of Sound Waves
2. Piezoelectric effect
3. Reversed Piezoelectric effect
4. Curie point
5. Ultrasound Image Processing and Display
6. Sound Tissue Interaction
1. Anechoic
2. Hypoechoic
3. Echogenic
4. Isoechoic
5. Posterior acoustic enhancement
6. Posterior acoustic shadowing
1. Infra Sound, Audible Sound, Ultrasound
2. Probe Manipulation: Sliding, Rotation, Tilting/angling, Rocking
1. Acoustic Power, Depth, Gain, TCG Curve, Focus
2. Calipers, Body Markers, Save, Freeze, Print, Report
3. Color Doppler, Pulsed Wave Doppler, Continuous wave doppler, Power doppler
1. Near zone, Far zone, Focus, Near zone, length, Focal zone
1. Landmarks, Probe orientation, Image orientation
2. Sagittal/Longitudinal Plane, Transverse Plane, Coronal Scan Plane, Patient Positions
1. Patient preparation and acoustic window, Abdominal quadrants/regions
2. Introduction to Imaging of Liver, Gall Bladeer, Biliary Tract, Kidney / Urinary Tract
1. Patient preparation and acoustic window, Reproductive Anatomy basics
2. Introduction to Gynecologic Imaging, Introduction to Obstetric Imaging
1. Basic anatomy of systemic vascular system, Basic anatomy of peripheral vascular study
2. Introduction to Vascular Imaging, Ultrasound guided procedures
1. Thyroid imaging, Appendix imaging, Hernia imaging
2. Breast imaging, Prostate imaging
1. Emerging trends in sonography, Application of POCUS for Emergency cases in ICU, CCU, and Traumatic Injury
2. Further applications of POCUS: Hypovolemia, Respiratory distress, First trimester emergencies
1. Patient Communication and Interaction, Infection Control and Prevention, Safety Protocols in Ultrasound
1. Legal considerations in Sonography, Professional Standards and Code of Ethics
1. Abdomen (AB), OB/GYN, Breast, SPI Exam, and Others
1. Current Clinical Certificate Offerings: POCUS Fundamentals, Lung, Cardiac, Obs - 1st Trimester, and Others

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Fundamentals of Ultrasound Physics (English)

Get a Head Start in your Career!

Designed for Beginners

On-demand Leaning

Obtain POCUS Fundamentals Certificate

Course curriculum

Common Calculations of Sound - Unit conversion

Principles of Ultrasound Physics and Sound waves characteristics

Principles of Ultrasound Physics & Imaging

Sonography Terminology & Artifacts

Frequency Ranges & Scanning Techniques for Probe Manipulation

Ultrasound Machine Knobology & Instrumentation

Sound Beam Anatomy

Scanning Planes and Image Orientation

Basics of Abdominal Songraphy

Basics of Obstetric and Gynecologic (Ob/Gyn) Scanning

Basics of Musculoskeletal and Vascular Sonography

Basics of Small Parts Sonography

Introduction to Point of care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Patient Care in Sonography

Code of Ethics in Sonography

Introduction to ARDMS and it’s clinical certifications

Introduction to POCUS and it’s clinical certificates

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