courses

DMSO 1441
Course Title: Introduction to abdominopelvic Sonography
Course Level: Introductory

Course Description: Study of normal cross-sectional anatomy and physiology of the abdominal/pelvic cavities as related to scanning techniques, transducers selection, and scanning protocols. Co-requisite: DMSO 2405. Three lecture hours and four lab hours per week. Lab fee required. Credit hours: 4. Contact hours: 112. (Liability fee)

Course Learning Outcomes: Identify the sonographic structures of normal abdominal/pelvic structures; explain physiology of abdominal/pelvic organs; select demonstrate the appropriate scanning techniques using accepted protocol guidelines; and the appropriate transducer for the area of interest.

DMSO 2405
Course title: Sonography of Obstetrics and Gynecology 
Course Level: Intermediate

Course Description: Detailed study of the pelvis and obstetrics/gynecology as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducers selection, and scanning protocols. Co-requisite: DMSO 1441. Three lecture hours and three lab hours per week. Lab fee required. Credit hours: 4. Contact hours: 96.

Course Learning Outcomes: Identify the sonographic appearances of normal and abnormal female pelvis, and obstetrical/gynecological structures; demonstrate appropriate scanning techniques using accepted protocols, evaluate patient history and laboratory data as it relates to ultrasound; and select appropriate transducer for area of interest.

DMSO 2253
Course Title: Sonography of Superficial Structures
Course Level: Intermediate

Course Description: Detailed study of normal and pathological superficial structures as ralted to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Pre-requisites: DMSO 1441, DMSO 2405. Two lecture hours per week. Credit: 2. Contact hours: 32.

Course Learning Outcomes: Identify sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal superficial structures; demonstrate appropriate scanning techniques using accepted protocol guidelines; evaluate patient history and laboratory data as it related to ultrasound; and select appropriate transducer for area of interest.

DMSO 1166
Course Title: Practicum
Course Level: Intermediate

Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.
Pre-requisites: DMSO 1441, DMSO 2405. Co-requisite: DMSO 2253. 24 hours of field experience per week. Credit: 1. Contact hours 132.

Course Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupational and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

DMSO 1167
Course Title: Practicum
Course Level: Intermediate

Course description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.

DMSO 1302
Course Title: Basic Ultrasound Physics
Course Level: Introductory

Course Description: Basic acoustical physics and acoustical waves in human tissue. Emphasis on ultrasound transmission in soft tissues, attenuation of sound energy, parameters affecting sound transmission, and resolution of sound beams. Pre-requisites: DMSO 1441, DMSO 2405, DMSO 2253, DMSO 1166, and DMSO 1167. Co-requisites: DMSO 2441, DMSO 2342, DMSO 1267. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3. Contact hours: 48.

Course Learning Outcomes: Describe the interaction of sound and soft tissues; explain sound production and propagation; and summarize the basic principles and techniques of ultrasound.

DMSO 2441
Course Title: Sonography of Abdominopelvic Pathology
Course Level: Intermediate

Course Description: This course emphasizes pathologies and disease states of the abdomen and pelvis as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Endocavitary sonographic anatomy and procedures including pregnancy may be discussed. Pre-requisities: DMSO 1441, DMSO 2405, DMSO 2253, DMSO 1166, and DMSO 1167. Co-requisites: DMSO 1302, DMSO 2342, DMSO 1267. Two lecture hours and four lab hours per week. Credit: 4. Contact hours: 96.

Course Learning Outcomes: Identify and differentiate abnormal abdominal/pelvic structures; demonstrate appropriate scanning techniques using accepted protocol guidelines; evaluate patient history and laboratory data as it relates to ultrasound; and select appropriate transducer for are of interest.

DMSO 2342
Course Title: Sonography of High Risk Obstetrics
Course Level: Intermediate

Course Description: This course emphasizes maternal disease and fetal abnormalities as related to
scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Pre-requisites: DMSO 1441, DMSO 2405, DMSO 2253, DMSO 1166, DMSO 1167. Co-requisites: DMSO 1302, DMSO 2441, DMSO 1267. Two lecture hours and two lab hours per week. Credit: 3. Contact hours: 64.

Course Learning Outcomes: Identify and differentiate normal and abnormal fetal and maternal structures; demonstrate pertinent measurement techniques and scanning techniques using accepted protocols; evaluate patient history and laboratory data as it relates to ultrasound; and select appropriate transducer for area of interest.

DMSO 1367
Course Title: Practicum
Course Level: Intermediate

Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Pre-requisites: DMSO 1441, DMSO 2405, DMSO 2253, DMSO 1166, and DMSO 1167. Co-requisites: DMSO 1302, DMSO 2441, DMSO 2342. 16 hours of field experience per week. Credit: 2. Contact hours: 256.

Course Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupational and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

DMSO 1342
Course Title: Intermediate Ultrasound Physics
Course Level: Intermediate

Course Description: A continuation of the study of acoustical physics. Topics include interaction of ultrasound with tissues, the mechanics of ultrasound production and display, various transducer designs and construction, quality assurance, bioeffects, image artifacts. Methods of Doppler flow analysis may be introduced. Pre-requisites: DMSO 1441, DMSO 2405, DMSO 2253, DMSO 1166, DMSO 1167, DMSO 1302, DMSO 2441, DMSO 2343, DMSO 1267, DMSO 1267. Co-requisites: DMSO 1355, and DMSO 2366. 3 hours of lecture per week. Credit: 3. Contact hours: 48.

Course Learning Outcomes: Describe pulse-echo principles and actions; recognize instrument options and transducer selection; recognize common image artifacts; and describe potential bioeffects.

DMSO 1355
Course  Title: Sonographic Pathophysiology
Course Level: Intermediate

Course Description: A study of the pathology and pathophysiology of the abdominal structures visualized with ultrasound examination including the urinary and reproductive systems and superficial parts. Pre-requisite: DMSO 1441, DMSO 2405, DMSO 2253, DMSO 1166, DMSO 1167, DMSO 1302, DMSO 2441, DMSO 2342, DMSO 1267. Co-requisites: DMSO 1342 and DMSO 2366. Two lecture hours and two lab hours per week. Credit: 3. Contact hours: 64.

Course Learning Outcomes: Recognize abnormal sonographic patterns of the abdomen, reproductive and urinary system, and superficial parts; and recognize pathologic processes in identified organ structures.

DMSO 2366
Course Title: Practicum
Course Level: Advanced

Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student. Pre-requisites: DMSO 1441, DMSO 2405, DMSO 2253, DMSO 1166, DMSO 1302, DMSO 2342, DMSO 1267. Co-requisites: DMSO 1342 and DMSO 1355. 24 hours of field experience per week. Credit: 3. Contact hours: 384.

Course Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupational and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

DMSO 2245
Course Title: Advanced Sonographic Practices
Course Level: Advanced
Course Description: Advanced sonographic procedures and special topics.

DMSO 2245
Course Title: Advanced Sonographic Procedures
Course Level: Advanced

Course Description: Advanced sonographic procedures and special topics. Review of previously covered material is included. Vascular methodology, case studies, and film critique are discussed. This course will offer a capstone experience by utilizing the abdominal or OB-GYN ARDMS examination as the exit exam. Pre-requisites: DMSO 1441, DMSO 2405, DMSO 2253, DMSO 1166, DMSO 1167, DMSO 1302, DMSO 2441, DMSO 2342, DMSO 1267, DMSO 1342, DMSO 1355 and DMSO 2366. Co-requisites: DMSO 2343. Two lecture hours per week. Credit: 2. Contact hours: 32.

Course Learning Outcomes: Describe various advanced sonographic practices and procedures; and identify and describe methods of vascular imaging and testing.

DMSO 2343
Course Title: Advanced Ultrasound Physics
Course Level: Advanced

Course Description: Advanced course emphasizing the theory and practice of ultrasound principles including advances in ultrasound technology. This course will offer a capstone experience by utilizing the ARDMS physics examination as the exit exam. Pre-requisites: DMSO 1441, DMSO 2405, DMSO 2253, DMSO 1166, DMSO 1167, DMSO 1302, DMSO 2442, DMSO 2342, DMSO 1267, DMSO 1342, DMSO 1355 and DMSO 2366. Co-requisites: DMSO 2245. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: 3. Contact hours: 48.

Course Learning Outcomes: Explain principles of ultrasound theory and practice including modes of operation; summarize techniques for recording sonographic images; and relate advances in ultrasound technology.