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DMS120 Lecture 4 Credits 4 Periods
Ultrasound Imaging: Abdominal Procedures I
Ultrasound evaluation of upper abdominal organs. Normal and pathologic ultrasound appearances
of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, biliary tree, spleen, adrenal glands, kidneys, major vascular
structures, and lymph nodes. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
DMS120LL Lab 1 Credit 3 Periods
Ultrasound Imaging: Abdominal Procedures I Laboratory
Ultrasound evaluation of upper abdominal organs. Normal ultrasound appearances of the liver,
gallbladder, pancreas, biliary tree, spleen, adrenal glands, kidneys, major vascular structures, small
parts, and lymph nodes. Prerequisites or Corequisites: DMS120.
DMS121 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods
Ultrasound Imaging: Abdominal Procedures II
Ultrasound evaluation of upper abdominal organs. Normal and pathologic ultrasound appearances
of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, biliary tree, spleen, adrenal glands, kidneys, major vascular
structures, lymph nodes, and small parts. Prerequisites: Admission to Diagnostic Medical
Sonography program.
DMS130 Lecture 3 Credits 3 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.
DMS130LL Lecture 1 Credits 3 Periods
Ultrasound Imaging: OB/GYN Procedures Laboratory
Application of diagnostic concepts to evaluation of the pelvis, reproductive system, and fetus.
Normal and pathologic ultrasound appearances of the fetus, placenta, uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes,
ovaries, and male pelvis. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: DMS130 or permission of the Program
Director.
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 3 Credits 3 Periods
Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation I
Sonographic principles and instrumentation necessary for the performance of diagnostic
sonographic imaging and vascular 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.
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