Working with scan models is a valuable experience for Moraine Park students. Thank you for supporting the next generation of ultrasound technologists!
Please read through this page before signing up for a scan. Scroll down for an alphabetized list of the exams that students can perform, along with a short explanation of the exams. This information allows one to know what is expected, including any special preparation, if required.
First time scan models should print, sign, and bring the Participation Consent Form to the appointment.
Pregnancy (obstetric) Scan models: an additional consent form, called OB Scan Participation Consent Form, needs to be completed and signed by a physician before the scan. Students are not able to perform this scan without the additional form.
If you have any questions about the scans or about what is expected as a scan model, please reach out to either one of the program instructors identified below:
This exam is looking at many of the organs in the abdomen including the aorta, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, and spleen. The students will be scanning all over the abdomen. They may have to push on the abdomen, ask the participant to hold their breath, or scan on top of the ribs. They may also ask the participant to roll onto their side to take some pictures.
Because students are scanning on the stomach, they will ask the participant to lift their shirt some so towels can be tucked in. If the participant has had surgery on any of the organs in the abdomen, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this type of scan.
Preparation: Please do not eat or drink anything 6 hours prior to the scan, if possible.
This exam looks at the abdominal aorta, which is the artery that brings blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The students will be scanning a participant’s belly, starting up at the chest (below the bust line) and going down to below the belly button. The student may have to push on the belly or ask the participant to hold their breath. They may also ask the participant to roll onto their side to take some pictures.
Because students are scanning on the stomach, they will ask the participant to lift their shirt some so that towels can be tucked in. If the participant has had any surgeries on their aorta, please write that in the comments when signing up for this type of scan.
Preparation: Please do not eat or drink anything 6 hours prior to the scan, if possible.
This exam is looking for the appendix in the lower right part of the abdomen. Please do not sign up for this exam if the participant has had their appendix removed as this is the main focus for the students. The students will be scanning the right side of the abdomen between the belly button and where the bladder is located.
Students may have to push on the belly or ask the participant to hold their breath. They may also ask the participant to roll onto their side to take some pictures. Because students are scanning on the stomach, they will ask the participant to lift their shirt some so towels can be tucked in.
Preparation: Please do not eat or drink anything 6 hours prior to the scan, if possible.
This exam is looking at the arteries in the leg and compares the blood pressures to those taken in the arm. The students will be scanning the ankle and foot, as well as a portion of the arm. They will be listening to the blood flow, so the participant may hear heart beat sounds. Students will also be taking blood pressures on both arms and both ankles.
If the participant has had surgery on the arteries in their legs or arms, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam. The students will be asking the participant to take off their socks and shoes.
This exam is looking at the arteries in the arm. The students will be scanning the entire arm, starting up at the neck, taking some images across the collarbone and in the armpit, and going all the way down to the wrist. They will be listening to the blood flow, so participants may hear heart beat sounds.
If the participant has had surgery on the arteries in their arms, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam. It is recommended to bring or wear a looser tank top so the students can access the entire arm.
This exam is looking at the veins in the arm. The students will be scanning the entire arm, starting up at the neck, taking some images across the collarbone and in the armpit, and going all the way down to the wrist. They will have to push on the participant’s arm when looking at the veins. Students will be listening to the blood flow, so the participant may hear sounds as they look at the veins.
If the participant has had surgery on the veins in their arm, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam. It is recommended to bring or wear a looser tank top so the students can access the entire arm.
This exam looks at the breast tissue as well as the lymph nodes in the axillary (armpit) region. The students will be having the participant lay flat on a bed and bringing their arms up by the head. The participant may also have to roll onto their side. If the participant has had surgery on their breasts or lymph nodes in the armpit, please write that in the comments when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam. The students will be scanning the breast and will ask the participant to change into a gown upon arrival. There are privacy curtains in the ultrasound lab for the participant to change and this area will be utilized for privacy. Only the student scanning the participant and an instructor will be present for the exam.
MPTC Staff/Faculty: Please do not sign up for this scan.
This exam looks at the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. The students will be scanning either transabdominal (the lower belly near where the bladder is) or transvaginally (probe is inserted into the vaginal canal). When signing up, in the comments section please specify if transabdominal (belly) or transvaginal scan is preferred. If the participant has had a surgery to remove their uterus or ovaries, please write that in the comments.
Preparation: The transabdominal (belly) scan requires a full bladder. Please drink 32 ounces of fluid one hour before the ultrasound and do not use the bathroom. Since the students will be scanning the bladder, it needs to be full. The transvaginal scan requires an empty bladder. More instructions may be given upon arrive.
There are privacy curtains in the ultrasound lab if a transvaginal scan is being performed; one of these areas will be utilized so there is privacy. Only the student preforming the scan and an instructor will be present for the scan. If the transvaginal scan, is being preformed, the participant may be asked to sit on a cushion as the beds do not have stirrups.
MPTC Staff/Faculty: Please do not sign up for the transvaginal scan, but the transabdominal scan is allowable.
This exam looks at the carotid arteries, which are found on the sides of the neck. The participant will be asked to lay on a bed and turn their head side to side. Students do listen to blood flow, so the participant will hear heart beat sounds. Students will also have to tap on the participant’s face when looking at one of the arteries that feeds the face.
If the participant has had surgery on their carotid arteries or neck, please write that in the comments when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam. The students will be scanning the neck, so it is not recommended to wear turtleneck shirts/sweaters. Participants will be asked to remove any necklaces.
This exam looks at a first trimester pregnancy as well as the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. The students will be scanning either transabdominal (on the lower belly near where the bladder is) or transvaginally (probe is inserted into the vaginal canal). When signing up, in the comments section please specify if transabdominal (belly) or transvaginal scan is preferred. Also, please write down how far along the participant is (example: 8 weeks 3 days) or date of last menstrual period (LMP).
Preparation: The transabdominal (belly) scan requires a full bladder. Please drink 32 ounces of fluid one hour before the ultrasound and do not use the bathroom. Since the students will be scanning the bladder, it needs to be full. The transvaginal scan requires an empty bladder. More instructions may be given upon arrival. There are privacy curtains in the ultrasound lab if a transvaginal scan is being performed; one of these areas will be utilized so there is privacy. Only the student preforming the scan and an instructor will be present for the scan. If the transvaginal scan is being preformed, the participant may be asked to sit on a cushion as the beds do not have stirrups.
MPTC Staff/Faculty: Please do not sign up for the transvaginal scan, but the transabdominal scan is allowable.
OB Consent Form: Since this is a pregnancy (obstetric) scan, there is also a special consent form that needs to be completed and signed by the participant’s doctor. This consent form can be found on the web page and is called OB Scan Model Participation Consent Form. This form needs to be filled out by a physician before the obstetric participant can be scanned.
This exam is looking at the gallbladder and biliary tract; please do not sign up for this exam if the participant’s gallbladder has been removed. The students will be scanning mostly on the right side of the participant’s abdomen. Students may have to push on the participant’s belly, ask the participant to hold their breath, or scan on top of the participant’s ribs.
Students will also ask the participant to roll onto their side to take some pictures. Because they are scanning the belly, the students will ask the participant to lift their shirt up to tuck in a towel. If the participant has had prior surgery on bile ducts, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: Please do not eat or drink anything 6 hours prior to the scan, if possible.
This exam is looking at some of the veins in the leg, specifically those that can cause varicose veins. The students will be scanning the entire leg, starting up at the groin and going all the way down to the ankle. This includes the back of the calf and behind the knee. The students will have to push on the participant’s leg and they may ask the participant to perform breathing maneuvers.
Students will also have the bed tilted so that the participant’s head is up higher as it puts pressure on the veins. This makes the veins easier to scan and is a normal part of this exam. The students will be listening to the blood flow, so the participant may hear sounds when they look at the veins. If the participant has had prior surgery on varicose veins, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam. It is recommended that the participant bring or wear looser shorts so the students can examine the entire leg. The students may be asking the participant to take off their socks and shoes.
This exam is looking at the kidneys and the bladder. The students will be scanning on the right and left sides of the abdomen or near the back, depending on where the participant’s kidneys are seen the best. Students may have to push on the participant’s belly, ask the participant to hold their breath, or scan on top of the participant’s ribs. They may also ask the participant to roll onto their side to take some pictures.
Because they are scanning the belly, students will ask the participant to lift their shirt up. For the bladder pictures, students may be scanning lower on the belly, near where the bladder is located. If the participant has had surgery on their kidneys or bladder, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: Please drink 32 ounces of fluid one hour before the ultrasound and do not use the bathroom. Since the students will be scanning the bladder, it needs to be full.
This exam looks at the blood vessels of both of the kidneys as well as the aorta. The students will be scanning on the right and left sides of the abdomen or near the back, depending on where the participant’s kidneys are seen the best. They may have to push on the participant’s belly, ask the participant to hold their breath, or scan on top of the participant’s ribs. They may also ask the participant to roll onto their sides.
The students may ask the participant to lift their shirt up to expose the belly. If the participant has had surgery on the kidneys, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: Please do not eat anything 6 hours prior to the scan, if possible.
This exam is looking at the arteries in the leg. The students will be scanning the entire leg, starting up at the groin going all the way down to the ankle. They will be listening to the blood flow, so the participant may hear heart beat sounds. If the participant has had surgery on the arteries in their leg, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam. It is recommended that the participant bring or wear looser shorts so the students can examine the entire leg. The students will be asking the participant to take off their socks and shoes.
This exam is looking at the veins in the leg. The students will be scanning the entire leg, starting up at the groin going all the way down to the ankle. They will have to push on the participant’s leg and occasionally they may ask the participant to perform breathing maneuvers. Students will be listening to the blood flow, so the participant may hear sounds as they look at the veins. If the participant has had surgery on the veins in their leg, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam. It is recommended that the participant bring or wear looser shorts so the students can examine the entire leg. The students will be asking the participant to take off their socks and shoes.
This exam looks at the liver, which is an organ on the middle and right side of the belly. The students will be scanning on the belly and on the right side, near the ribs. They may have to push on the participant’s belly, ask the participant to hold their breath, or scan on top of the participant’s ribs. Because they are scanning on the belly, the students will ask the participant to lift their shirt up and tuck in a towel. If the participant has had surgery on the liver, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam.
This exam looks at blood vessels of the liver. The students will be scanning on the belly and on the right side, near the ribs. They may have to push on the participant’s belly, ask the participant to hold their breath, or scan on top of the participant’s ribs. Because they are scanning on the belly, the students will ask the participant to lift their shirt up and tuck in a towel.
Since students are looking at the blood vessels, they will be listening to blood flow so the participant may hear heart beat sounds or vein sounds. If the participant has had surgery on the liver, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam.
This exam looks at the aorta and some of the branches, specifically the celiac axis, the superior mesenteric artery, and inferior mesenteric artery. These branches feed the liver and spleen, as well as the small and large intestines. The students will be scanning on the belly. They may have to push on the participant’s belly, ask the participant to hold their breath, or have the participant roll onto their sides.
Because they are scanning on the belly, the students will ask the participant to lift their shirt up and tuck in a towel. If the participant has had surgery on the aorta, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: Please do not eat or drink anything 6 hours before this scan, is possible.
This exam will look at some of the muscles, ligaments, and tendons of the body. The students will be scanning the shoulder, wrist, knee, and ankle. If the participant has had surgery to any of these areas, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam. Since the students could be scanning the participant’s shoulder or knee, it is recommended to wear looser clothing or bring shorts or a tank top.
This exam looks at second and third trimester pregnancies as well as the placenta, ovaries, and cervix. The students will be scanning on the belly and they will tuck in towels. Depending upon what the students have learned that week, they may focus on certain areas of baby instead of others (for example they may look at the brain and the heart, or focus on the spine and limbs).
When you arriving at the lab, the instructor will inform the participant what is being looked at that week. When signing up, include the participant’s due date in the comments (example: due date February 28th).
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam. A full bladder is not needed for this exam.
OB Consent Form: Since this is a pregnancy (obstetric) scan, there is also a special consent form that needs to be completed and signed by the participant’s doctor. This consent form can be found on the web page and is called OB Scan Model Participation Consent Form. It needs to be filled out by a physician before the participant can be scanned.
During open lab, students are able to scan a variety of exams that they have learned in any of their courses. This could include what they are currently learning or what they learned previously. Review the sign-up to identify exams available and required preparation.
When signing up for this open lab, write in the comments what exam(s) are preferred. If the participant has had surgery on any of the organs that are being looked at, please write that in the comments section.
Preparation: Depends upon the exam being performed; please review what exams students could be performing and then read the preparation for the given exam.
This exam is looking at the pancreas, which is a shorter exam compared to others. The students will be scanning in the middle of the abdomen. They may have to push on the participant’s belly, ask the participant to hold their breath, have the participant roll on their sides, or have the participant sit up in the bed. Because they are scanning the belly, the students will ask the participant to lift their shirt up and tuck in a towel. If the participant has had surgery on the pancreas, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam.
This exam is looking at multiple organs in the abdomen including the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and right kidney. Students may have to push on the participant’s belly, ask the participant to hold their breath, or scan on top of the participant’s ribs. They may also ask the participant to roll onto their side to take some pictures.
Because they are scanning the belly, the students will ask the participant to lift their shirt up and tuck in a towel. If the participant has had surgery to any of the organs in their abdomen, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: Please do not eat or drink anything 6 hours prior to the scan, if possible.
This exam looks at the testicles and epididymis. The students will be scanning the scrotum and the inguinal canals. Blood flow is also evaluated, so the participant may hear heart beat sounds. If the participant has had surgery on their testicles, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam. There are privacy curtains in the ultrasound lab and participants will be scanned in one of these areas so that privacy is available. Only the student scanning the participant and an instructor will be present for the exam.
MPTC Staff/Faculty: Please do not sign up for this scan.
This exam is looking at the arteries in the arm, and compares the blood pressures to those taken. The students will be scanning the entire arm, starting up at the collarbone and going down to the wrist. They will be listening to the blood flow, so the participant may hear heart beat sounds. Students will also be taking blood pressures on both upper arms and both lower arms. If the participant has had surgery on the arteries in their arms, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam. It is recommended that the participant bring or wear a looser tank top so the students can examine the entire arm.
This exam is looking at the arteries in the leg, and compares the blood pressures to those taken in the arm. The students will be scanning the entire leg, starting up at the groin going all the way down to the ankle and foot. They will be listening to the blood flow, so the participant may hear heart beat sounds. Students will also be taking blood pressures on both arms, both thighs, both calves, and both ankles. If the participant has had surgery on the arteries in their legs or on their arms, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam. It is recommended that the participant bring or wear looser shorts so the students can examine the entire leg. The students will be asking the participant to take off their socks and shoes.
This exam is looking at the spleen. The students will be scanning on the left side of the abdomen. They may have to push on the participant’s belly, ask the participant to hold their breath, or scan on top of the participant’s ribs. Because they are scanning the belly, the students will ask the participant to lift their shirt up and tuck in a towel. If the participant has had surgery on their spleen, please write that in the comments section when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam.
This exam looks at the thyroid gland and lymph nodes in the neck. The students will ask the participant to lay flat on a bed and turn their head side to side. If the participant has had surgery on their thyroid or neck, please write that in the comments when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam. The students will be scanning the neck, so it is not recommended to wear turtleneck shirts/sweaters. The students will ask the participant to remove any necklaces.
This exam looks at the blood vessels of the brain. The students will ask the participant to lay flat on a bed. Students will be scanning on the sides of the participant’s head above the ears, the back of the head, and on the eye (the participant’s eye will be closed and sterile gel will be used). If the participant has had surgery on their brain, please write that in the comments when signing up for this exam.
Preparation: There is no special preparation for this exam.
Moraine Park Technical College
700 Gould Street,
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Park on the side of the building in lot K3. Enter the building at the K3 entrance. The ultrasound lab, K112, is straight ahead on the right hand side, through the alcove. Please come right in, even if the lights are turned off or there is a privacy curtain in front of the door!
