Course Description

This two-hour Virtual Speaker-Led Training course is designed to provide customers the knowledge to recognize the various pathologies encountered when performing a renal ultrasound.  Program topics include the indications, technique and sonographic anatomy of the various renal pathologies. 

Course Objective

Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • List the more common solid renal masses both malignant and benign
  • Describe the difference between adult and infantile polycystic kidneys
  • Discuss the differences between the Bosniak Classification grades
  • List the common causes of bilateral hydronephrosis

Audience Statement

This course is for physicians and sonographers interested in expanding their knowledge on renal ultrasound.

Faculty Information

Robert "Bob" DeJong

Prerequisite

A thorough knowledge and understanding of 2D ultrasound imaging fundamentals and system instrumentation is required for this program. 

Credits

American Society of Radiologic Technologists Category A (ASRT)

Credit hours: 2.00 hours