SON5022 Sonographic imaging of the reproductive system

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Identify, describe and justify the selection of imaging parameters, equipment and transducers, infection control measures and consent protocols for sonographic examinations of the female pelvis and the scrotum;

2. 2

   Perform routine transabdominal and transvaginal scanning of the female pelvis and routine sonographic examinations of the scrotum safely and to a standard and ethical conduct expected of a competent sonographer;

3. 3

   Identify and describe the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the male and female reproductive systems and related artefacts;

4. 4

   Recognise when modifications to routine scanning approaches are required and describe the limitations of ultrasound in regards to imaging the male and female reproductive systems;

5. 5

   Implement Spectral, Colour and Power Doppler techniques where appropriate in ultrasound imaging of the male and female reproductive systems;

6. 6

   Describe and implement quality assurance principles to sonographic imaging of the male and female reproductive systems.