1 credit hour
Point of care ultrasound is an interactive course with hands on training to provide PA students with the knowledge and skills to implement basic pulmonary, 184 cardiovascular, abdominal/renal, and musculoskeletal ultrasound in everyday practice. The course will explore the basics of ultrasound including history, functionality, application, and knobology. The hands-on sessions will provide PA students with the opportunity to learn and practice new skills. This course will integrate knowledge from Clinical Medicine I-IV, Pathophysiology I and II, and Gross Anatomy.