Diploma in Ultra Sonography Technician

Semester I – Fundamentals of Medical Imaging & Sonography

1. Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Overview of body systems: reproductive, urinary, cardiovascular, and abdominal

• Organ structure, positioning, and ultrasound relevance

• Physiology of pregnancy and fetal development

2. Basics of Diagnostic Imaging

• Introduction to radiology and imaging modalities

• Role of ultrasound in medical diagnostics

• Comparison with X-ray, CT, and MRI

3. Physics of Ultrasound

• Sound waves, frequency, wavelength, and transducer types

• Doppler effect and echogenicity

• Artifacts and image optimization techniques

4. Ultrasound Equipment & Machine Handling

• Components of an ultrasound machine

• Machine settings: gain, depth, zoom, and focus

• Probes: linear, convex, endocavitary, phased array

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Semester II – Clinical Applications & Practical Sonography

5. Pregnancy Ultrasound (Obstetric Imaging)

• First, second, and third trimester scans

• Fetal biometry, heartbeat monitoring, and position assessment

• Placental position, amniotic fluid, and gestational age estimation

• High-risk pregnancy scans and anomaly detection

6. Diagnostic Ultrasound (Abdomen and Pelvis)

• Liver, gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas, spleen

• Bladder, uterus, ovaries, and prostate

• Vascular ultrasound: carotid arteries, deep veins, and Doppler studies

7. Patient Preparation & Positioning

• Case history documentation

• Proper use of gel and transducer placement

• Patient comfort, privacy, and safety protocols

8. Medical Ethics, Safety & Communication

• Ethical conduct in sonography

• Radiation safety and infection control

• Communicating scan processes and outcomes to patients

9. Practical Training & Clinical Internship

• Supervised training in sonography labs

• Exposure to both obstetric and diagnostic cases

• Hands-on use of ultrasound machines in clinical environments

• Reporting findings under the supervision of radiologists