Objectives

For new learners of ultrasound, this online module is perfect for getting started. Through a combination of focused video explanations and guided interactive activities you will be able to:

• Navigate your way around your system and its primary functions
• Set up for an ultrasound exam
• Choose the appropriate imaging mode - B-mode, M-mode, colour Doppler, power Doppler, spectral Doppler
• Optimise your image
• Make accurate measurements
• Archive your images

You’ll also learn the fundamental and often neglected building blocks of successful imaging:

• How you can find the right window to get the best view of the anatomy
• What actions you can take to purposefully get the best image that you can
• How to scan safely
• How to look after your machine