3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to aid in the development of knowledge and skills necessary to perform invasive procedures under the guidance of medical imaging.Course ObjectivesStudents will review and become competent in concepts and skills including (1) common invasive procedures (2) location, appearance, and approach for masses, cysts, and/or vascular access using medical imaging (3) procedural safety, confidence, and risks. Areas of interest will include:-Liver Biopsy-Renal Biopsy-Extra Visceral Abdominal Mass Biopsy-Chest Mass Biopsy-Breast Biopsy-Fine-Needle Aspiration of Thyroid Nodules-Superficial Lymph Node Biopsy-Endovaginal Procedures-Transrectal Prostate Biopsy-Ultrasound Guided Access and Drainage for Vascular, Percutaneous Nephrostomy, and Transhepatic Biliary Drainage