This course will provide instruction regarding the sonographic appearance of fetal and extra- fetal anatomy and correlate findings of fetal anomalies and genetic links. 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 obstetric studies. This is a CORE course.
DMS 225 Superficial Sonography, 1 hour
(1-0-0)
Prerequisite : As required by program This course will review the anatomy of and familiarize students with scanning protocols for the thyroid, parathyroid, breast, scrotum, and male pelvis, and other superficial structures. Common pathologies will be discussed and correlated with other imaging modalities. Upon completion, students will identify protocols appropriate to specific techniques and will perform superficial sonograms. This is a CORE course.
DMS 229 Sonography Preceptorship I, 2 hours
(0-0-6)
Prerequisite : As required by program This course provides the sonography student with the opportunity to practice patient care skills and use beginning sonographic skills in a clinical environment. At course completion, the student should be able to provide basic patient care needs for the individual scheduled for a sonogram and create sonographic images pertinent to the current level of didactic training in general sonography specialties. Competencies will be required . This is a CORE course.
DMS 230 Sonography Preceptorship II, 3 hours
(0-0-15)
Prerequisite : As required by program This course provides the student with the opportunity to develop additional sonographic skills in the clinical setting. The student will assist with and perform sonographic exams pertinent to the level of didactic training in general sonography specialties. Competencies will be required. This is a CORE course.
DMS 231 Sonography Preceptorship III, 4 hours
(0-0-20)
Prerequisite: As required by program This course provides a continuum in the development of sonographic skills while in the clinical setting. Students should be able to perform more exams with less assistance from the supervising sonographer. Competencies will be required. This is a CORE course.
DMS 232 Sonography Preceptorship IV, 5 hours
(0-0-25)
Prerequisite : As required by program This course will provide an in-depth practice of all sonographic skills in the clinical setting. Upon completion the student will perform general and/or specialty sonograms with little to no assistance from the supervising sonographer. Competencies will be required. This is a CORE course. (0-3-0) This course is designed to allow students the opportunity to improve their application of knowledge gained in other courses. Content will vary depending on student needs as
DMS 233 Sonography Lab I, 1 hour
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