Ultrasound Physics (CV 123)

Term: 2021-2022 School Year Spring Term

Faculty

Pam BoydShow MyInfo popup for Pam Boyd

pam.boyd@southeasttech.edu

STI Department:

Cardiac Ultrasound

Occupation:

pam.boyd@southeasttech.com

605-367-4464

Occupation:

Pam Boyd RVT, RDCS

Program Director Cardiac Ultrasound

Educational Background:

Registered Vascular Technologist, The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonograhers

Regisgtered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer, The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

Educational Background:

College

McKennan Hospital School of Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor of Science Health Care Management, Bellevue University

Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM (1/10/2022 - 5/6/2022) Location: SF SULLI 221

Description

Students will be introduced to the principles of ultrasound physics and instrumentation. Emphasis will be placed on parameters of sound waves, interaction of sound and media, transducers, artifacts, safety, and quality assurance. Students will also become familiar with metric units, sound beams, types of resolution, display modes and scan converters. Prerequisite: PHYS 100