Training - Ultrasound Unit Course Outline
Module 1 - System Operation
It is our belief that to service a unit well you must be able to use it.
System Introduction
- System overview
- Transducers / compatibility issues
Power On / Power Off
- Circuit Breakers
- Boot time/Sequence
- Software Version differences
Knobology
- Orientation/Work Flow
- Patient ID
- Transducer selection
- Application / Presets
- Image Enhancement
- Image / Clip Storage
- Calculations
- Text / Annotations
Lab System Setup
System Setup
- Adjust Date Time
- Site Name
- System Configuration
- Peripheral Setup / Configuration
- Screen Layout
- Demographics
- Presets
- Calc Setup
- Report Page
DICOM Configuration
- Where it is and how to access it.
- Trips and techniques.
System Setup Lab
Module 2 - Software
Software Architecture
- Overview of system software history and some market place information.
- Discuss different versions in place today on the unit.
- Discuss differences in versions and or options on unit.
- Gain an understanding of unit features and how they are controlled by the manufacturer.
- Learn software backup and restore abilities, if available on unit.
- Learn software reloading abilities or other methods to deal with software issues.
- Software lab
Module 3 - Hardware
Hardware Architecture
Learn to deal with Manufacturer's issues designed at keeping you from servicing the unit.
- Overall Signal Flow
- Board level troubleshooting
- Break the unit down unit smaller pieces for easier troubleshooting.
- Signal flow for color and Doppler, if different.
- PCB Review
- List functions of boards appropriate to troubleshooting.
- Power Supply Signal Flow (sometimes a separate module)
- Test Points and Description of each supply
- Power sub-system block diagrams
- Power supply troubleshooting
Hardware Lab
Within our hardware labs we take the unit completely apart.
Module 4 - Dicom
- Overview of any Dicom specific issues.
- Installing / updating the Dicom settings.
- Dicom issues specific to the unit.
Preventative Maintenance
We will discuss the items necessary to do while performing a PM of the ultrasound unit. Discussion to include things such as listed:
- Tools Required
- Parts required
- Tapes
- (bulbs…)
- Procedure
- Talk to customer
- Test everything
- Diagnostic’s
- Clean entire system
- Phantom Check
- Prints
- System Validation
- Detailing
Axess Ultrasound Training Philosophy
Course Format
- No more than three students per machine.
- Classes are a mixture of theory and hands on time. Our goal is to never have students sit for more than 2 hours at a time without getting their hands on equipment.
- Our instructors share real world experiences with students.
- Classes are divided into modules for easy reference. Modules may be altered slightly from what you see here depending on the particular course, but in general, they contain the overall scope of information listed.
- Classes are taught using PowerPoint for easy viewing. Attendees will receive a digital and paper copy of the course. All attendees are tested to ensure accuracy of the learning process. (tests are open book)
Documentation
- Class CD’s - Each attendee will receive a CD burned with various material helpful in servicing the unit.
- Operations Manuals - Overview
- Part Numbers - We will go over how the manufacturer uses part numbers and compatibility.