Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMSC)
DMSC 4301 Fundamentals of Sonography. (Formerly 301) Orientation to basic ultrasound equipment, instrumentation and transducers, acoustic energy, scanning planes and techniques, anatomy identification, image orientation, and terminology. This course must be passed to continue into the Fall semester of the DMS program. 3 semester credit hour/s.
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DMSC 4302 Management and Methods of Patient Care. (Formerly 302) Review of patient care techniques for the healthcare professional. Medical emergencies and patient transfer, infection control and body substance isolation are discussed. Medical ethics and hospital administration lectures are included. 1 semester credit hour/s.
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DMSC 4303 Sectional Anatomy for Sonographers. (Formerly 303) Study of anatomy of the abdomen, pelvis, and thoracic cavities, the extremities, and the cervical area. Focus is on cross-sectional and 3-dimensional relationships. 2 semester credit hour/s.
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DMSC 4304 Abdomen Songraphy w/Lab. (Formerly 304) Study of normal abdominal anatomy and songraphic appearances. Review of physiologic function and correlation of laboratory data. Integration of radiology reports, patient history and procedures to effectively perform a diagnostic exam of an organ. Sonographic methods to visualize pediatric and adult abdomen are discussed. Lab sessions with practicals in scanning techniques are an integral part of the course. 4 semester credit hour/s.
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DMSC 4305 Obstetrics-Gynecology Sonography. (Formerly 305) Study of obstetrical and gynecological anatomy with clinical applications and sonographic methods used to visualize pelvic organs, pregnant uterus and related structures. Discussion of embryogenesis and a review of the reproductive cycle is included. Normal sonographic patterns are studied. 3 semester credit hour/s.
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DMSC 4306 Clinical Education I. (Formerly 306) Application of the principles of ultrasound in a hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified registered sonographer. Emphasis on liver, pancreas, gallbladder, kidneys, obstetrics, and pelvic areas. Pass/Fail grading. 2 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Engaged Learning
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DMSC 4307 Principles of Ultrasound Physics I. (Formerly 307) Introduction and study of the fundamental principles of diagnostic ultrasound physics. Study of acoustic energy and diagnostic ultrasound equipment instrumentation, artifacts and quality control. 3 semester credit hour/s.
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DMSC 4308 Obstetrics-Gynecology Pathology. (Formerly 308) Presentation of sonographic appearances of pathology relating to the pelvic organs, pregnant uterus and related structures. Fetal congenital anomalies and sonographic appearances are examined. Review of female hormone and reproductive cycle. Interpretation of patient charts, relating clinical history, lab and radiology reports and surgical procedures to pathologic processes is studied. Discussion of differentiating characteristics of various pathologies and any related organ involvement. 4 semester credit hour/s.
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DMSC 4309 Pathophysiology. (Formerly 309) Review of organ physiology processes and cellular involvement in various pathologic conditions. Major organ systems and related pathologies are discussed. 2 semester credit hour/s.
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DMSC 4310 Abdomen Pathology. (Formerly 310) Sonographic appearances of pathology relating to abdominal organs and superficial parts are studied. Discussion of differentiating characteristics and pathologic processes of various diseases. Pathology related organ involvement is identified. Interpretation of patient charts, relating clinical history, lab and radiology reports and surgical procedures to pathologic processes. Pediatric pathologies are discussed. 3 semester credit hour/s.
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DMSC 4311 Clinical Education II. (Formerly 311) This course emphasizes clinical experience progression under the supervision of faculty, sonography staff, and clinical instructor. Continued practicum in the clinical applications of abdominal sonography, female pelvis, and obstetrical application. Effective communication, operation of equipment, patient care and technical skills developed. Pass/Fail grading. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Engaged Learning
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DMSC 4312 Principles of Ultrasound Physics II. (Formerly 312) Continuation of the study of the fundamental principles of diagnostic ultrasound physics and instrumentation. Study of Doppler physics, spectral and color flow principles and instrumentation, artifacts and QA, plus a review of bioeffects, safety, and AIUM acoustic energy guidelines. 2 semester credit hour/s.
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DMSC 4313 Ultrasound Image Critique. (Formerly 313) Study of film critique, technical factors, and interpretation of quality sonographic images. Review of sonographic terminology, image quality factors, scanning protocols and techniques, and normal sonographic appearances of abdominal, OB_GYN, and vascular structures. Integration of clinical history and related organ systems to aid in the interpretation of images. Discussion of abnormal sonographic images and correlation of clinical data to develop diagnostic criteria. 1 semester credit hour/s.
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DMSC 4314 Clinical Education III. (Formerly 314) The student continues to improve scanning skills under the supervision of faculty, sonography staff and clinical instructor. Emphasis remains on abdominal, small parts, and obstetrical-gynecological sonography. The student will have an opportunity to refine skills and increase self-confidence through progressively more independent scanning. Pass/Fail grading. 3 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Engaged Learning
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DMSC 4315 Introduction to Pediatrics and Vascular Imaging. (Formerly 315) Introduction to neonatal and pediatric sonographic examinations and pathologies. Peripheral vascular anatomy, protocols, and pathologies are discussed. Included is the practice of carotid artery and lower extremity venous peripheral vascular exams under direct supervision in the laboratory setting. 1 semester credit hour/s.
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DMSC 4316 Speciality Sonography. (Formerly 316) Study of various obstetrical, abdominal, and superficial parts pathology, including neonatal procedures, GI tract, soft tissues, liver transplants, and invasive procedures. Presentation of pathologic processes, songraphic appearances, and clinical history. Administrative duties pertinent to managing a diagnostic ultrasound department are presented. 2 semester credit hour/s.
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DMSC 4317 Clinical Education IV. (Formerly 317) In this final period of clinical study, the student demonstrates full competency and progresses to full independence under the supervision of songraphy staff, clinical instructor, and clinical coordinator. Emphasis on abdominal, small parts, OB_GYN pathology identification, diagnosis, and related organ involvement documentation. Rotations in the practice of peripheral vascular exams, pediatrics, breast imaging, and other specialties within the field may be arranged. Pass/Fail grading. 4 semester credit hour/s.
Designation: Engaged Learning
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DMSC 4318 Registry Review. (Formerly 318) A review of abdomen, OB_GYN, and physics information pertinent to taking the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography national certification examinations. Registry applications are provided, and mock registry exams are part of the review process. 2 semester credit hour/s.
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