ME542 Diagnostic Methods II

This course is the second in a series of three courses designed to introduce students to the different diagnostic methods available for the evaluation and diagnosis of medical conditions. The Diagnostic Methods II course will specifically cover chest, abdomen, and vascular imaging, as well as electrocardiograms (ECGs), echocardiograms (ECHOs), and pulmonary function tests (PFTs). During this course, the student will be given the opportunity to: 1) list commonly used diagnostic studies; 2) understand risks associated with these studies; 3) list contraindications to the use of certain studies; 4) provide basic interpretations of each diagnostic study; 5) understand the use of contrast in certain radiological studies; and 6) appreciate the difference between routine, urgent, and emergent studies.