DMSD (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)

DMSD 2100 - Patient Care for Sonography - 3 credits

This course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to address the needs of the patient in the diagnostic imaging department. The success of the students in the clinical setting requires the ability to conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner. The safety of the patient requries the student to have knowledge of the patient assessment, basic nursing skills and the ability to react to medical emergencies. Lecture: 3 hours

DMSD 2210 - Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation - 4 Credits

This course provides students with theoretical and practical aspects of ultrasound physics and instrumentation. Wave form, propagation, velocity, wave length, acoustic impedance, reflection and rarefaction are discussed. Components of the ultrasound imager are examined as well as recording devices and basic doppler principles. (Prerequisite: MATH 1700 or equivalent) Lecture: 3 hours; Lab: 2 hours

DMSD 2220 - Sonographic Imaging - 3 Credits

This course provides students with general information that has application in all the ultrasonic imaging concentrations. It addresses standard protocols for patient care, as well as the management of data from other imaging modalities, laboratory findings and patient history. Pertinent legal principles are also covered. An overview of the categories in which disease occurs is included. The biological effects of ultrasound is discussed along with quality control procedures and their importance. Lecture: 3 hrs

DMSD 2230 - Abdominal Ultrasound and Scanning Principles - 6 Credits

This course provides students with information specific to the performance of sonographic examinations of the abdomen. Recognition of normal and abnormal anatomy is addressed, as well as recognition of abnormal patterns of pathology and pathophysiology. Scanning techniques, protocols and sonographic findings are discussed in normal and abnormal conditions. Students develop the ability to perform examinations in these areas with clinical practice using real-time equipment with transabdominal transducers and Doppler and color Doppler display modes. Lecture: 3 hours; Clinical: 24 hrs/wk

DMSD 2235 - Ultrasound for Small Parts, Gynecology and Male Pelvis - 4 Credits

This course provides students with information specific to the performance of sonographic examination of the female and male pelvis and small parts that include breast, scrotum and thyroid. Recognition of normal and abnormal anatomy are addressed, as well as recognition of abnormal patterns of pathology and pathophysiology. Scanning techniques, protocols and sonographic findings are discussed in normal and abnormal conditions. Students develop the ability to perform examinations in these area with clinical practice using real-time equipment with transabdominal and transvaginal and endocavity transducers, M-mode, Doppler and color Doppler display modes. Lecture: 2 hours; Clinical: 24 hrs/wk

DMSD 2240 - Obstetrical Ultrasound and Scanning Principles - 6 Credits

This course provides students with information specific to the performance of sonographic examination of the obstetric patient. Recognition of normal and abnormal anatomy are addressed in the obstetric patient, embryo and fetal patient. First, second and third trimester of a woman’s pregnancy are covered. Recognition of abnormal patterns of pathology and pathophysiology are also discussed. Scanning techniques, protocols and sonographic findings are discussed in normal and abnormal conditions. Students develop the ability to perform examinations in these areas with the clinical practice using real-time equipment with transabdominal and transvaginal transducers, M-mode, Doppler and color Doppler display modes. Lecture: 3 hours; Clinical: 24 hrs/wk

DMSD 2245 - Sonographic Anatomy - 3 Credits

This course provides comprehensive coverage of the abdomen and superficial structures (small parts) and their sonographic appearance. Pertinent gross anatomy, sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology are examined. Students relate specific anatomy to scanning plane and preferred scanning protocols. Lecture: 3 hours

DMSD 2250 - Vascular Ultrasound with Scanning and Plethysmography - 6 Credits

This course provides students with information and practice specific to the performance of vascular imaging. Special attention is paid to the heart and circulatory system. Scanning protocols and the use of a plethysmograph to record changes in volume of blood flow are addressed. The recognition of normal anatomy, as well as abnormal patterns of disease processes, pathology and pathophysiology is covered. Modifications in scanning protocol based on sonographic findings is discussed. The development of the ability to perform examinations begins with classroom practice and continues with supervised clinical practice. Students use real-time equipment with transabdominal transducers, Doppler and color Doppler display modes. Lecture: 3 hours, Clinical 24 hours

DMSD 2260 Principles of Echocardiography - 6 Credits

This course is designed to provide students with specific knowledge necessary to perform a diagnostic echocardiographic examination using m-mode, 2-dimensional, Doppler and color Doppler modalities. Recognition of normal and abnormal anatomy, findings and measurements will be addressed. Scannning techniques, specific protocols and echocardiographic findings will be discussed in normal and abnormal conditions. The development of the ability to perform examinations in these areas will occur with clinical practice using real-time equipment with transthoracic transducers and Doppler and color Doppler display modes. Lecture: 3 hrs.; Clinical: 24 hrs./wk.