This course will introduce the student to various essential diagnostic testing and imaging relevant to surgical procedures. These areas will include cardiac catheterization, CT scanning, MRI scanning, radionuclide imaging, ultrasonography, breast imaging, DXA scanning, and radiation oncology. Cross-sectional anatomy will be presented as it relates to ultrasound, CT, and MRI imaging. Emphasis will be placed on diagnostic testing procedures that take place both pre-operatively and post-operatively, along with specialized testing that is required for specific surgical procedures.
Prerequisites
All previously required and concurrent courses per the academic plan or with consent of the faculty.