Students will build on the materials covered in SONO 2013 to include breast anatomy, physiology, and pathology. This includes normal and abnormal development, anomalies, and sonographic assessment. A basic introduction to comparative diagnostic imaging modalities of the breast will be covered relating to specific anatomy and pathology.

PREREQUISITE: SONO 2013 or RDMS credential by the ARDMS .

HOURS: 30 lecture hours per semester

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

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An continuation of SONO 2026C that builds on the practical implementation of the sonographic imaging and patient care processes in a clinical setting where students will observe and perform a variety of sonographic examinations under the guidance of registered diagnostic sonographers in accordance to specific institutional guidelines and protocols. Sonographic examinations will be completed by the student and evaluated with clinical competencies by a sonographer registered in the specific exam specialty being evaluated.

PREREQUISITE: SONO 2026C.

HOURS: Minimum of 360 clinical hours per semester

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

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