Ultrasound Notebook Provides Clinical Assessment Tools

The International Foundation for Sonography Education and Research (IFSER; Mill Creek, WA, USA) announced the forthcoming release of the mSCAN (mobile Sonography Clinical Assessment Notebook). Its predecessor, The SCAN (Sonography Clinical Assessment Notebook), was developed by IFSER in 1994, and it is the current gold standard for clinical ultrasound assessment tools. Based on sound research and analysis, the SCAN has helped countless numbers of student sonographers, educators, and clinical instructors. It has brought peace of mind, knowing the full range of each student's skill set for each proficiency, and now it can be done without the notebook. With mSCAN, the information is available from anywhere the internet can be accessed, offering real-time monitoring of clinical rotations.

The cost-effective notebook's features include readiness to use without setup; accessibility by desktop/laptop web browser or personal digital assistant (PDA)/mobile device; secure environment; easy archival for future reference; and usable by employers to evaluate continuing competency of staff.

Similar to the SCAN, the pricing structure for the mSCAN will be simple and affordable. The user have the choice of seven proficiency modules each costing US$20 per student plus a onetime technology fee of $10 and each will be accessible for up to 24 months from date of purchase. The mSCAN is planned for release by the end of 2010.

Established in 1989, a core group of sonography educators and professionals formed the first foundation specifically focused on the educational needs of the sonography community. IFSER was created to support sonography education on a global basis. Having given over $500,000 in scholarship assistance and more than $100,000 in grants, IFSER's focus is to expand its focus internationally. With the emergence of smaller, less expensive ultrasound devices and the continuing expanse of the Internet, it is possible to reach the growing international ultrasound community of conventional and nontraditional users with equipment, online training, and instant access to the latest educational material.

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