Overview
Course Code
BPUS800
Credential Earned
Certificate of completion
Course Type
Bridging
Course Length
4 weekends
Course Delivery
In-Person
Application Method
Self-service Registration
OSAP Eligibility
No
Course Description
This comprehensive hands-on course provides an overview of the simulated sonography scanning protocols and procedures as well as the core skills required to prepare students for Sonography Canada’s Canadian Clinical Skills Assessment (CCSA) exam. Graduates will gain valuable simulated sonography experience, understanding of scanning techniques, protocols and patient care skills.
Areas of sonographic scanning techniques that will be focused on in this course are the abdomen, thyroid, lower extremity veins of the upper leg, second trimester obstetrical anatomy, female pelvic and transvaginal exam. There will also be a brief review of small parts which will include the thyroid and scrotum. Scanning labs will include patient identification, informed consent, patient safety, ergonomics, hand hygiene and professionalism. You will have many opportunities to practice the various imaging protocols in a simulated laboratory setting. Competency in performing the procedures will be evaluated every weekend. Weekly review of protocols, patient care, and procedures will be used to introduce the new topics, debrief the weekly scanning lab sessions and answer questions that arise from your lab experiences.
This course is designed to be delivered over 4 weekends. Upon successful completion you will receive The Michener Institute’s Certificate of Completion.
There will be 5 scanning evaluations. Evaluations will be conducted by certified sonographers and will include:
- Evaluations 1 — Thyroid
- Evaluations 2 — Lower Extremity Venous Doppler
- Evaluation 3 — Abdomen
- Evaluation 4 — Gynecological — Pelvic, Transvaginal US
- Evaluation 5 — 2nd Trimester Obstetrics Anatomical
In order to be successful in each area listed above, you must obtain a PASS in the evaluation process.
Please note: Classes may be composed of male and female students and, due to course requirements for completion, students may be required to scan other students of the opposite or same sex.