Diagnostic Medical Sonography

This course is designed to provide the student with basic introductory knowledge of diagnostic medical sonography. Physical principles, instrumentation, equipment operation and patient procedural preparation concepts are presented as an introduction into ultrasound including medical applications. Student will also be introduced to common sonographic terminology, OSHA safety regulations, infection control, disease 104 Course Descriptions transmission, ergonomic optimization to reduce Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs) and CDC’s standard precaution guidelines. This course is completed during the first week of the DMS program.

Students will be introduced to the principles of ultrasound physics and instrumentation. Emphasis will be placed on parameter of sound waves, interaction of sound and media, transducers, artifacts, safety, and quality assurance. Students will also become familiar with metric units, sound beams, types of resolution, display modes and scan converters.

Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II - This course is a continuation of the principles of ultrasound physics and instrumentation. Emphasis will be placed on characteristics of sound waves, interaction of sound in soft tissue, transducers, artifacts, safety, and quality assurance. Student will also become familiar with metric units, sound beam profiles, Doppler techniques, optimization of images, bioeffects and ultrasound system components.

This course is a study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of the upper abdominal cavity, peritoneal cavity to include aorta, IVC, celiac trunk, SMA, gastrointestinal organs, abdominal wall, peritoneum, and diaphragm as visualized by sonography, including the application of Doppler principles. The course is integrated with DMS 221L, a hands-on sonographic scanning lab that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and techniques for acquisition of appropriate sonographic protocols and image optimization of the abdomen. Color and spectral Doppler applications will also be applied to the appropriate anatomy.

This course is a hands-on sonographic scanning lab that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and techniques for acquisition of appropriate sonographic protocols and image optimization of the abdomen. Color and spectral Doppler applications will also be applied to the appropriate anatomy. This course is integrated with DMS 221, the didactic study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology of the upper abdominal cavity, peritoneal cavity to include: aorta, IVC, celiac trunk, SMA, gastrointestinal Organs, abdominal wall, peritoneum, and diaphragm as visualized by sonography, including the application of Doppler principles.

This course is a continuation study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of the upper abdominal cavity, peritoneal cavity to include aorta, IVC, celiac trunk, SMA, gastrointestinal organs, abdominal wall, peritoneum, and diaphragm as visualized by sonography, including the application of Doppler principles. The course is integrated with DMS 222L, a hands-on sonographic scanning lab that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and techniques for acquisition of appropriate sonographic protocols and image optimization of the abdomen. Color and spectral Doppler applications will also be applied to the appropriate anatomy.

This course is a hands-on sonographic scanning lab, the continuation study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of the upper abdominal cavity, peritoneal cavity to include the aorta, IVC, celiac trunk, SMA, gastrointestinal organs, Course Descriptions 105 abdominal wall, peritoneum, and diaphragm as visualized by sonography, including the application of Doppler principles. This course is integrated with DMS-222, that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and techniques for acquisition of appropriate sonographic protocols and image optimization of the abdomen. Color and spectral Doppler applications will also be applied to the appropriate anatomy.

This course is a continuation study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of superficial tissue to include thyroid, scrotum, prostate, breast, and ultrasound guided interventional techniques of these tissues.

This course is a hands-on sonographic scanning lab and the continuation in the study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology of human anatomy, specifically superficial tissue as visualized by sonography.

This course is a continuation study of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of superficial tissue to include abdominal wall and cavities, gastrointestinal tract, neonatal brain, spine, hip, and musculoskeletal sonography.

This course is the study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology of the organs and structures of the female pelvic cavity as visualized by sonography, including the application of Doppler principles. The study of the anatomy, physiology, and sonographic appearance of the first trimester pregnancy and fetal development is included. The course is integrated with DMS 231L, a hands-on sonographic scanning lab that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and techniques for acquisition of appropriate sonographic protocols and image optimization of the female pelvic organs, including first trimester pregnancy and fetal development. Color and spectral Doppler applications will also be applied to the appropriate anatomy.

This course is a hands-on sonographic scanning lab that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and techniques for acquisition of appropriate sonographic protocols and image optimization of the female pelvic organs, including first trimester pregnancy and fetal development. Color and spectral Doppler applications will also be applied to the appropriate anatomy. This course is integrated with DMS-231.

This course is the study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology of the organs and structures of the fetus as visualized by sonography, including the evaluation of abnormalities, fetal growth assessment, high risk obstetrics and postpartum complications. The course is integrated with DMS-232L, a hands-on sonographic scanning lab that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and techniques for acquisition of appropriate sonographic protocols and image optimization of the fetal growth and development. Color and spectral Doppler applications will also be applied to the appropriate anatomy.

This course is the hands-on sonographic scanning lab that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and techniques for acquisition of appropriate sonographic protocols and image optimization of the organs and structures of the fetus as visualized by sonography. This course is integrated with DMS-232, the sonographic techniques for the evaluation of abnormalities, fetal growth assessment, high risk obstetrics, and post-partum complications. Color and spectral Doppler applications will also be applied to the appropriate anatomy.

This course is the continued study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of the organs and structures of the fetus through the second and third trimester, as visualized by sonography. The didactic study topics will include the evaluation of abnormalities, fetal growth assessment, high risk obstetrics, and postpartum complications. This course is integrated with DMS 233L, a hands-on sonography scanning lab that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and techniques for acquisition of appropriate sonographic protocols and image optimization of fetal growth and development. Color and spectral Doppler applications will also be applied to the appropriate anatomy.

This course is a hands-on sonography scanning lab that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and techniques for acquisition of appropriate sonographic protocols and image optimization of the organs and structures of the fetus as visualized by sonography. This course is integrated with DMS 233, the sonographic techniques for the evaluation of abnormalities, fetal growth assessment, high risk obstetrics, and post-partum complications. Color and spectral Doppler applications will also be applied to the appropriate anatomy.

This course is the study of the anatomy, normal findings, and technical principles of ultrasound utilization of the hemodynamic considerations for assessment of cerebrovascular, peripheral, and abdominal visceral imaging.

This course is a hands-on sonographic scanning lab of the anatomy, normal findings, and technical principles of ultrasound utilization of the hemodynamic considerations for assessment of cerebrovascular, peripheral, and abdominal visceral imaging.

This course is designed to focus on the knowledge, skills, and techniques for acquisition of appropriate images of peripheral vascular structures in the human body. Students will be introduced to the anatomy, normal findings, and technical principles of the ultrasound utilization in the hemodynamic considerations for assessment or peripheral vascular imaging. It is integrated with DMS 242 Vascular II Lab.

This course is designed to focus on the knowledge, skills, and techniques for acquisition of appropriate images of peripheral vascular structures in the human body. Students will be introduced to the anatomy, normal findings, and technical principles of the ultrasound utilization in the hemodynamic considerations for assessment or peripheral vascular imaging. It is integrated with DMS 242 Vascular II.

This course is designed to serve as a comprehensive review on the didactic course work of the sonography program. It is completed during the fourth semester in preparation to write the general sonography certification examination. Emphasis is on knowledge, practice standards, and skills necessary to provide quality care as an entry level sonographer.

This course is the study of patient assessment and administration of care as necessary to provide safe, high quality patient care while patients are in the sonography department.

This course is a supervised clinical observation and clinical hands-on sonography rotation in a general sonography lab. Emphasis is placed on the professional interaction and performance of sonographic procedures dealing with the patient.

This course is a supervised clinical observation and clinical hands-on sonography rotation in a general sonography lab. Emphasis is placed on the professional interaction and performance of sonographic procedures dealing with the patient.

This course is a supervised clinical observation and clinical hands-on sonography rotation in a general sonography patient care clinic. Emphasis is placed on the professional interaction and performance of sonographic procedures dealing with the patient.

This course is a supervised clinical observation and clinical hands-on sonography rotation in a general sonography patient care clinic. Emphasis is placed on the professional interaction and performance of sonographic procedures dealing with the patient.

This course is a supervised clinical observation and clinical hands-on sonography rotation in a general sonography patient care clinic. Emphasis is placed on the professional interaction and performance of sonographic procedures dealing with the patient.