• Define and use related medical terminology. • Describe and demonstrate techniques for imaging the thyroid gland. • Discuss functional abnormalities of the thyroid gland. • Correlate laboratory data relevant to the thyroid and parathyroid glands. • Describe, and recognize on images, pathologies of the thyroid gland. • Identify the anatomy of the parathyroid glands on diagrams and sonograms. • Describe and demonstrate techniques for imaging the parathyroid glands. • Describe, and recognize on images, pathologies of the parathyroid glands. • List and describe other neck masses. • Follow relevant protocols when scanning. • Differentiate the sonographic appearances of the female reproductive organs in relation to the menstrual cycle, the use of contraceptives and hormone replacement, and following chemotherapy. • Explain the Patient Privacy Rule (HIPAA) and Patient Safety Act (see reference).