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Course Listings 2019-2020 300 DMS130 Lecture 4 Credits 4 Periods Ultrasound Imaging: OB/GYN Procedures Ultrasound evaluation of the female pelvis, reproductive system, and fetus. Diagnostic tests related to the ultrasound procedure. Normal and pathologic ultrasound appearances of the fetus, placenta, uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. DMS140 Lecture 2 Credits 2 Periods Ultrasound Case Studies: Part I Medical terminology, anatomy, physical principles, and techniques for determining proper technical factors. Anatomical variants, normal, and pathological sonographic findings in diagnostic ultrasound case presentations. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. DMS145 Lecture 1 Credit 1 Period Clinical Pathology for Diagnostic Imaging Disease etiology and impact on the human body. Physiologic effects of disease on body systems. Role of Diagnostic Medical Imaging (DMI) modalities in the diagnosis and treatment of selected disease processes. DMI as part of the health care team. Cultural implications in the prevention and treatment of disease. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. DMS150 Lecture 2 Credits 2 Periods Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation I Sonographic principles and instrumentation necessary for the performance of diagnostic sonographic examinations. Quality control materials and procedures. Biological effects of ultrasound energy. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. DMS150LL Lab 1 Credit 3 Periods Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation Laboratory Laboratory experience in support of DMS150. Prerequisites or Corequisites: DMS150. DMS151 Lecture 2 Credits 2 Periods Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation II Sonographic principles and instrumentation necessary for the performance of diagnostic sonographic examinations using hemodynamics and Doppler imaging. Identifying and reducing image artifacts. Quality control materials and procedures. Biological effects of ultrasound energy. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. DMS155 Lab 1 Credit 5 Periods Clinical Practicum I Observation of correct hospital policies and procedures in the clinical setting. Health delivery systems to include private, for profit, not-for-profit, and government. The job description, duties, and functions of the sonographer. Career opportunities in ultrasound. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. DMS161 Lab 1 Credit 5 Periods Clinical Practicum II-AA Technical and professional aspects of diagnostic ultrasound in a hospital or clinical setting at the beginner level. Hospital procedures and policies. Observation, assistance, and performance of, clerical, patient care, and sonographic duties under strict supervision. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

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