Diagnostic Medical Sonography - DMS 180

Course Description

In this course, musculoskeletal and vascular ultrasound imaging are studied. Imaging of neonatal and infant brain and small body parts are also included. This includes physiology, pathology, pathophysiology, patient care and imaging techniques. The focus is on normal and abnormal anatomy sonographic patterns. Additionally, this course will review procedures performed with ultrasound guidance and interventional procedures.

Prerequisites

(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)

Course Competencies

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Explain exam preparation, the significance of clinical history and exam technique utilized for musculoskeletal, peripheral and arterial imaging and cerebral ultrasound.
• Recognize normal and abnormal anatomy and disease processes of thyroid, prostate, breast and other small body parts.
• Summarize knowledge and techniques used for scanning abdominal and vascular Doppler exams.
• Summarize knowledge and techniques used for scanning Carotid Doppler exams.
• Summarize knowledge and techniques used for scanning lower extremity Doppler exams.
• Summarize knowledge and techniques used for scanning a neonate and infant brain and pediatric ultrasound imaging.
• Recognize normal and abnormal anatomy, pathology and physiology of advanced imaging topics reviewed in the course.
• Evaluate procedures performed with ultrasound guidance and interventional procedures performed with ultrasound.
• Explore sterile technique and standard precaution guidelines necessary during invasive procedures.
• Explain the advanced scanning procedures such as biopsies, drainages, DVT (deep vein thrombosis), paracentesis and thoracentesis.

Course Schedule

Currently no sections of this class are being offered.