DMS300 - Cross Sectional Anatomy
This course will focus on the basic sectional anatomy of the neck, abdomen and pelvis building upon the basic knowledge of anatomy. It will prepare the student to recognize sectional anatomy of major human structures amenable to sonographic technique.
Credits: 3
DMS301 - Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography
This course provides the student with an orientation to the field of Diagnostic Medical Sonography followed by the techniques for assisting and monitoring patients. Ethics and patient care procedures pertinent to sonography will be covered. Chart reading and record keeping relative to clinical medicine will be presented. The student will study and investigate the principles underlying sonographic visualization. This will include the theoretical concepts of image reproduction, pertinent equipment considerations and alternative methods of information storage and display. This course includes College laboratory experiences on basic scanning techniques relative to College lecture material.
Credits: 3
DMS306 - Physics of Ultrasound I
Fundamental principles of acoustical physics including wave propagation, acoustical impedance properties, and transducer characteristics will be presented. Basic types of equipment and instrumentation are discussed. Doppler Principles are introduced.
Credits: 2
DMS310 - Abdominal Sonography I
Abdominal Sonography I provides the student with information necessary to perform an abdominal sonographic examination. Normal anatomy will be reviewed as well as an emphasis on the detection of pathology, anomalies and deviation from the normal sonographic appearance. Correlation with clinical tests and related clinical signs and symptoms will be included.
Credits: 2
DMS311 - Abdominal Sonography Laboratory I
The student is provided with College laboratory experiences on abdominal scanning techniques, and protocol relative to abdominal structures and their physiology.
Credits: 1
DMS315 - Pelvic Sonography
Pelvic sonography provides the student with information necessary to perform a pelvic sonographic examination. Normal anatomy will be reviewed as well as emphasis on the detection of pathology, anomalies, and deviation from the normal sonographic appearance. Correlation with clinical tests, and related signs and symptoms will be included.
Credits: 2
DMS316 - Pelvic Sonography Laboratory
The student is provided with College laboratory experiences on pelvic scanning techniques and protocol relative to pelvic structures and their physiology.
Credits: 1
DMS320 - Sonography Clinical Education I
This course concentrates on the development of initial practical skills in basic sonographic procedures. Emphasis is on the role of initial observer to assistant under the close supervision of faculty and sonography staff, and is provided at the on-campus DMS lab and area diagnostic medical sonography clinical sites.
Credits: 3
DMS405 - Obstetrical Sonography
Prerequisites: DMS300, DMS301, DMS306, DMS310, DMS311, DMS315, DMS316, DMS320
This course provides the student with the fundamentals of obstetrical scanning of both normal and abnormal anatomy. Fetal development, including abnormal etiology and diagnostic techniques are presented. The detection of abnormalities, pathologies, and deviation from normal is stressed.
Credits: 3
DMS406 - Physics of Ultrasound II
Prerequisites: DMS306.
This course focuses on practical applications of principles and concepts presented in “Physics of Ultrasound I”. In addition, the student is provided opportunities for preparation for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification examination in Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation.
Credits: 1
DMS410 - Abdominal Sonography II
Prerequisites: DMS300, DMS301, DMS306, DMS310, DMS311, DMS315, DMS316, DMS320
This is a continuation of the in-depth study of abdominal sonography. The didactic and clinical knowledge necessary to perform basic sonographic examinations of anatomy classified as “small parts” will also be presented.
Credits: 2
DMS411 - Abdominal Sonography Laboratory II
Prerequisites: DMS300, DMS301, DMS306, DMS310, DMS311, DMS315, DMS316, DMS320
The student is provided with College laboratory experiences on advanced abdominal scanning techniques and protocol relative to abdominal structures and their physiology.
Credits: 1
DMS415 - Seminar/Research Course
Prerequisites: DMS300, DMS301, DMS306, DMS310, DMS311, DMS315, DMS316, DMS320
This course is devised to help the student become familiar with describing sonographic images and correlating the descriptions with clinical histories. This is accomplished with case study presentations. The student will also develop research skills by writing a paper on an approved topic. A brief presentation of their topics will complete the course.
Credits: 1
DMS419 - Special Sonographic Procedures
Prerequisites: DMS300, DMS301, DMS306, DMS310, DMS311, DMS315, DMS316, DMS320
This course introduces the student to the field of vascular sonography with the main focus on carotid, arterial, and lower peripheral venous systems. Obstetrical and Gynecological Doppler applications will also be presented.
Credits: 2
DMS420 - Sonography Clinical Education II
Prerequisites: DMS300, DMS301, DMS306, DMS310, DMS311, DMS315, DMS316, DMS320
This supervised experience continues to provide the students with development of skills in scanning abdomens, progressing into the areas of obstetrical and gynecological applications. Small parts and Doppler techniques will be introduced at the on-campus DMS lab and area sonography clinical sites.
Credits: 3
DMS430 - Sonography Clinical Education III
Prerequisite: DMS405, DMS406, DMS410, DMS411, DMS415, DMS419, DMS420
In this final and extended period of clinical study, the student progresses to full independence under the supervision of faculty and sonography staff. Upon demonstration of full competency, the student will have an opportunity to refine his/her skills through more independent practice.
Credits: 6