Diagnostic Medical Sonography - DMS 100
Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography
3 Credit Hours3 Lecture Hours
Course Description
This course introduces the student to the field of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ultrasound). Students learn the history of medical ultrasound, scope of practice, terminology, legal and ethical issues, patient care and sonography compared to other imaging modalities. Communication, professionalism, ergonomics, vitals, certification, infection control and accreditation are addressed.
Prerequisites
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
- COLLS 53 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 18 ACT-Reading, 25 SAT-Reading, 70 CPT-Reading Comprehension or 250 NGA-Reading.
- ENG 55 with a minimum grade of 2.0 or minimum score of 18 ACT-English, 25 SAT-Writing and Language, 71 CPT-Sentence Skills or 250 NGA-Writing.
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Explain obligations of a sonographer to patients, the organization and self.
- Evaluate patient condition and appropriate reaction to medical emergencies.
- Explain ultrasound terminology to include anatomy, diagnostic and symptomatic terms and descriptions.
- Examine the legal process and types of law as it relates to sonography.
- Adhere to regulatory compliance while providing patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Examine scope of practice and ethical standards of behavior as a sonographer.
- Assess sonography ergonomics, safety considerations associated with patient care and correct patient-transfer methods.
- Explain necessary credentials and accreditations related to sonography.
- Differentiate between Diagnostic Medical Sonography and other imaging modalities.
- Outline the physical exam related documentation and significance of complete patient history.
Course Schedule
| 100 | 149451 | Intro to DMS | MC | 3 | Salter J | 20/20/0 | Open | $0.00 | W 05:30 PM-08:22 PM HS170
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| 100 | 119401 | Intro to DMS | MC | 3 | Warren K | 2/30/18 | Closed | $0.00 | R 09:00 AM-11:52 AM HS170
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| 100 | 119402 | Intro to DMS | MC | 3 | Warren K | 2/30/14 | Closed | $0.00 | R 12:30 PM-03:22 PM HS170
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| 100 | 119453 | Intro to DMS | MC | 3 | Salter J | 3/30/14 | Closed | $0.00 | W 05:00 PM-07:52 PM HS170
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