2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Courses are numbered in a 100, 200, 300, and 400 sequential series. All courses listed may not be taught each academic year. Educational Enrichment (EE) courses earn institutional credits only and are not counted toward graduation requirements. Complete information regarding Educational Enrichment courses may be found elsewhere in this Catalog.
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
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DMS 100 - Introduction to Ultrasonography 1 Credit
An orientation will be included in this course to review the Policy and Procedure Manual, goals of the program, curriculum sequence, clinical education guidelines, objectives, and grading policies. This course will focus on introducing the student to the field of diagnostic medical sonography. Course work will include information concerning the foundations of clinical medicine pertinent to sonography, ultrasound equipment knowledge, ultrasound applications, dangers of ultrasonography, and professional ultrasonography organizations.
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DMS 200 - Abdominal Ultrasonography 2 Lecture / 3 Lab / 3 Credits
This course will include an extensive presentation of normal and abnormal sonographic anatomy of the abdomen to include the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, and vascular structures. Physical assessment, clinical symptoms, and laboratory findings for various abdominal pathologies will be included. Students will become familiar with ultrasound equipment, film recording, scanning protocols, technical factors, and image quality. Prerequisite: DMS 100 . Co-requisite: DMS 205 .
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DMS 202 - Obstetrical and Gynecological Ultrasonography 2 Lecture / 3 Lab / 3 Credits
This course will include an extensive presentation of normal and abnormal sonographic anatomy of the female pelvis and sonographic evaluation of pregnancy from conception to birth including fetal development. Physical assessment, clinical symptoms, and laboratory findings related to the female pelvis will be included. Students will continue to familiarize themselves with scanning protocols, technical factors, and image quality. Prerequisites: DMS 200 , DMS 205 . Co-requisite: DMS 401 .
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DMS 205 - Superficial Structures and Vascular Ultrasonography 2 Lecture / 3 Lab / 3 Credits
This course includes discussion of the anatomy, pathology, and pathophysiology of vascular and superficial structures including the thyroid, parathyroid, breast, and scrotum. Sonographic image correlation, scanning protocols, technical factors, and image quality are included. Prerequisite: DMS 100 . Co-requisite: DMS 200 .
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DMS 401 - Physics and Instrumentation I 3 Credits
An in-depth study of basic ultrasound physics principals and instrumentation to include acoustical waves, beam dynamics and attenuation in tissues, parameters affecting sound transmission, transducers, and display systems. Prerequisites: DMS 200 and DMS 205 . Co-requisite: DMS 202 .
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DMS 408 - Clinical Ultrasound Simulation 2 Credits
Students will apply theory and lab course work in a simulated clinical setting. Students will receive instruction and guidance in producing quality sonographic images as well as the parameters used to evaluate the images. Emphasis is on applying the knowledge received in DMS 200 , DMS 202 , and DMS 205 to the clinical setting and mastering the skills required to perform general sonographic studies. Prerequisites: DMS 200 , DMS 202 , DMS 205 , DMS 401
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DMS 409 - Ultrasound Clinical Practicum I 240 Clinical Hours / 2 Credits
This course applies diagnostic medical sonography in a clinical setting. Students will receive instruction and guidance in producing quality sonographic images as well as the parameters used to evaluate the images. Emphasis is on applying all prior ultrasongraphic course work to the clinical setting and mastering the skills required to perform abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological, and vascular sonographic studies and procedures. Prerequisites: DMS 200 and DMS 401 .
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DMS 411 - Ultrasound Clinical Practicum II 600 Clinical Hours / 12 Credits
Students will continue to be exposed to the diagnostic medical sonography clinical setting, building on the knowledge and skills received through prior DMS courses and clinical practicums. Students will progress in proficiency and efficiency to exam completion. Emphasis is on the development of ultrasound scanning skills with supervision. Prerequisite: DMS 409 .
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DMS 412 - Ultrasound Clinical Practicum III 600 Clinical Hours / 12 Credits
Students will continue to be exposed to the diagnostic medical sonography clinical setting, mastering the knowledge and skills received through prior DMS courses and clinical practicums. Students will become proficient and efficient in scanning and exam completion. Emphasis is on mastering ultrasound scanning skills with limited supervision. Prerequisite: DMS 411 .
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