resonance images. Upon completion, students will be able to identify normal sectional anatomy.
DMS 205 Abdominal Sonography, 4 hours
(3-3-0)
Prerequisite : As required by program This course will provide instruction in a classroom and laboratory setting in order to perfom sonographic studies of the abdomen. Classroom components will focus on concepts of normal and relational anatomy, physiology, Doppler principles, sonographic technique and appearance. At course completion, the student will be expected to perform a complete abdominal sonogram. This is a CORE course.
DMS 206 Gynecologic Sonography. 4 hours
(3-3-0)
Prerequisite: As required by program This course will familiarize the student with the transabdominal and transvaginal protocols of gynecologic scanning and common pathologies of the female reproductive system as seen on ultrasound. Lab values and patient history will be stressed as well as correlation with images from other modalities. The student will be able to perform a transabdominal pelvic sonogram at course completion. This is a CORE course.
DMS 207 Abdominal Pathology, 3 hours
(3-0-0)
Prerequisite : As required by program This course will provide the student with a working knowledge of the sonographic appearance and pathophysiology of common diseases abnormalities of the abdomen. Associated history, symptoms, lab values, treatments and appearance on other imaging modalities will be demonstrated. The student will be required to conduct research for presentation. At course completion, students will be able to identify many major pathologies of the abdomen on sonograms. This is a CORE course.
DMS 216 Sonographic Principles & Instrumentation I, 3 hours
(3-0-0)
Prerequisite: As required by program This course will provide the student with knowledge of the principles of sound and imaging instrumentation as applied to sonography. The physical nature of sound waves and how those waves interact with mediums and how they can be successfully utilized in diagnostic imaging will be studied. Upon completion, the student will be able to produce sonographic images. This is a CORE course.
DMS 220 Obstetrical Sonography I, 3 hours
(3-0-0)
Prerequisite: As required by program This course will provide instruction regarding the development and sonographic appearance of the fetal and extra-fetal anatomy throughout the gestation period. Assessment, lab values, and performance for determining gestational age and fetal viability will be studied. At completion, the student will be required to differentiate between normal and abnormal obstetrical studies. This is a CORE course.
DMS 221 Obstetrical Sonography II, 3 hours
(3-0-0)
Prerequisite : As required by program
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