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Course Descriptions
DMS 2310 - Basic Patient Care
Discussion of common patient care theories, procedures, and
techniques emphasizing the physical and psychological wellness of the
patient during diagnostic imaging procedures. Ethical and legal
principles are included.
DMS 3211—Sectional Anatomy
A study of sectional anatomy of the transverse, longitudinal, and
coronal planes are included with an emphasis on the organs of
sonographic interest. Correlation with other imaging procedures will be
emphasized.
DMS 3221—Gynecologic Sonography
Gynecological anatomy and physiology are the foci of this course.
Laboratory tests, signs and symptoms of gynecologic disease will be
discussed. Scanning techniques and protocols will be included.
DMS 3222—Advanced Physics
Lectures and related demonstrations covering advanced areas of
ultrasonic propagation principles, transducer parameters, interactive
properties of ultrasound with human tissues, possible biologic effects,
advanced equipment types, instrumentation, and quality control
procedures. An introduction to Doppler physics is included.
DMS 3312—Introductory Physics
Lectures and related laboratory exercises covering the areas of
ultrasonic propagation principles, transducer parameters, interactive
properties of ultrasound with human tissues, possible biologic effects,
basic equipment types, instrumentation, and quality control procedures.
DMS 3313—Abdominal Sonography
Clinical applications in the abdomen include a review of gross
abdominal anatomy, physiology, and pathology of every organ imaged in
the abdomen. Pertinent laboratory tests as well as signs and symptoms
related to disease processes of each organ will be discussed. Basic
scanning techniques and protocols will be included.
DMS 3321--Sonographic Applications: Obstetrics
Normal maternal changes and fetal development throughout gestation
are reviewed. Embryonic and fetal measurements, anatomy, and anomalies
of the first, second and third trimesters are studied. Scanning
techniques and protocols are included. Is offered on a
satisfactory/unsatisfactory grading basis.
DMS 3323—Sonographic Survey
A discussion of Doppler, small parts scanning, pediatrics,
geriatrics, breast, and vascular imaging are included.
DMS 3514—Clinical Practicum I
Supervised clinical experience emphasizing sonographic procedures of
the abdomen.
DMS 3541—Clinical Practicum III
Continuation of clinical course work at the intermediate skill
level. Prerequisite: DMS 3824.
DMS 3824—Clinical Practicum II
Supervised clinical experience at an intermediate level emphasizing
sonographic procedures of the gynecologic system. Prerequisite: DMS
3514.
DMS 4241—Advanced Obstetrics,
Genetics, and Pathology
Advanced topics in obstetrical sonography and fetal disease,
including an introduction to genetics and the range of pathologies
related to genetics and teratogenesis.
DMS 4242—Sonographic Conference
Specialists in the field will present special lectures focusing on
specific organs or disease entities. Historical and new developments in
techniques or applications of ultrasound and safety are discussed.
DMS 4251—Cardiovascular Pathophysiology
An advanced study of the structure, function, and pathologies of
vascular and cardiac anatomy of sonographic interest.
DMS 4252—Doppler Physics
A discussion of basic Doppler physics including continuous, pulsed,
and duplex scanning with an emphasis on color flow imaging and Doppler
spectral analysis.
DMS 4261—Current Issues in Health Care
A discussion of the moral, ethical, economical, and legal issues
that confront sonographers as they practice in the dynamic health care
environment.
DMS 4342—Introductory Cardiac and Vascular Sonography
This course is an introductory study of the vascular and cardiac
anatomy of sonographic interest and includes terminology and ECG
interpretation.
DMS 4352—Doppler Sonography & Advanced Hemodynamics
A discussion of Doppler sonography that includes basic ultrasound
physics and instrumentation, continuous-wave Doppler, pulsed Doppler,
and duplex-triplex scanning with emphasis on the analysis of Doppler
spectral waveforms and interpreting color Doppler images. An in-depth
analysis of normal cardiac and vascular hemodynamics and the effect of
pathology on the flow of blood within the heart and throughout the
vascular circulation are presented.
DMS 4353—Intermediate Vascular Sonography
This intermediate-level vascular course includes arterial and venous
anatomy, vascular anatomy, vascular imaging protocols, basic scanning
techniques, and transducer manipulation. B-Mode imaging, color
flow image interpretation, and spectral Doppler waveform analysis will
be discussed. Vascular disease and its effect on blood flow will
be covered.
DMS 4354--Intermediate Cardiac Sonography
Cardiac anatomy, physiology, and hemodynamics will be the focus of
this course. Laboratory tests, and signs and symptoms of cardiac disease
will be discussed. Scanning techniques and protocols for pediatric and
adult procedures will be included.
DMS 4363--Advanced Vascular Sonography
Advanced study of vascular anatomy and physiology are the foci of
this course. Symptoms of venous and arterial diseases are
discussed. Scanning techniques and protocols used to diagnose
vascular pathology are also included.
DMS 4364--Advanced Cardiac Sonography
Hemodynamics, cardiovascular principles, cardiac Doppler and the
related physics, physiology and pathophysiology will be the focus of
this course.
DMS 4843—Clinical Practicum IV
Supervised clinical experience at the advanced level emphasizing
sonographic procedures of fetal and maternal anatomy. Prerequisite: DMS
3541.
DMS 4854—Clinical Practicum V
Advanced practice supervised clinical experience emphasizing
vascular or cardiac sonographic procedures. Prerequisite: DMS 4843.
Elective:
DMS 3132--Applied Sonographic
Procedures: Abdomen, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Physics and
Instrumentation
This is an elementary applications course emphasizing sonographic
procedures in abdominal, obstetric and gynecologic imaging, including
physics and instrumentation. A study of general sectional anatomy of the
transverse, longitudinal, and coronal planes with an emphasis on the
organs of sonographic interest. Selected pathology of these organs will
be discussed. The control, operation and use of sonographic equipment to
acquire images in these examinations will be explained.
DMS 4300--Introduction to Health Care Management
This course is an introduction to the functions of management in health
care organizations. The concepts of management, supervision, and
leadership are included.
DMS 4301--Health Care Systems in America
This course is an introduction to the health care services provided
within the United States of America. The evolution, structure,
financing, and regulation of the nation's health care institutions will
be covered. In addition, ethics and legal issues in medicine will
be discussed.
DMS 4302--Interdisciplinary Diagnostic Cardiac Imaging
This course provides the student with an understanding of the major
modalities for the diagnostic imaging of the human heart. Included
are overviews of the methods, effectiveness, advantages and
disadvantages of echocardiography, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance,
computerized tomography, and cardiac catheterization for the diagnosis
of heart disease.
DMS 4303--Neurosonography
This course is a study of fetal/pediatric brain and spinal cord anatomy.
Anomalies of the fetal/pediatric brain and spinal cord are discussed.
Scanning techniques and protocols used to diagnose pathology in these
structures are also included.
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