Ultrasound equipment is used by diagnostic medical sonographers or sonologists to create diagnostic sonographic images. But, sonographers can develop work-related musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs. This course provides useful ways to limit these injuries and disorders while performing sonography.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Discuss the hazards and solutions with transporting patients in healthcare facilities. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Describe best practices when transferring and positioning patients. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe the potential hazards and best practices when operating equipment in examination rooms. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Describe the hazards and best practices when using transducer and imaging supplies. |
| LO 1.2.3 | Describe the hazards and best practices when using ultrasound and monitor equipment. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Discuss the ergonomic hazards faced by sonographers during their workday. |
| LO 1.3.2 | Give examples of engineering, work practice, and scheduling controls to reduce injuries when operating equipment. |
Key: TO = Terminal Objective, LO = Learning Objective