DMSO 1172 TECHNIQUES OF MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY (1-0-4). An introduction to scanning techniques, scan protocols and procedures within the laboratory setting utilizing live scanning and/or simulator experience. Emphasis is placed on recognition of normal sonographic patterns in the upper abdomen, gravid and non-gravid uterus, and superficial structures. Fee: $24 Insurance: $13.10Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to the program. ( ) Course Type: W
DMSO 1302 BASIC ULTRASOUND PHYSICS (3-3-0). Basic acoustical physics and acoustical waves in human tissue. Emphasis on ultrasound transmission in soft tissues, attenuation of sound energy, parameters affecting sound transmission, and resolution of sound beams. Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to Program. ( ) Course Type: W
DMSO 1342 INTERMEDIATE ULTRASOUND PHYSICS (3-3-0). This course is a continuation of the study of acoustical physics. Topics include interaction of ultrasound with tissues, the mechanics of ultrasound production and display, various transducer designs and construction, quality assurance, bioeffects, image artifacts and methods of Doppler flow analysis. Skills: O Prerequisites: DMSO 1302. ( ) Course Type: W
DMSO 1351 SONOGRAPHIC CROSS SECTIONAL ANATOMY (3-3-0). Detailed study of the anatomy of the abdomen and pelvis including anatomical relationships of organs such as liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and vascular structures and body planes and quadrants. Skills: I Prerequisites: Admission to Program. ( ) Course Type: W
DMSO 1441 INTRODUCTION TO ABDOMINOPELVIC SONOGRAPHY (4-3-4). Study of normal cross-sectional anatomy and physiology of the abdominal/pelvic cavities as related to scanning techniques, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Fee: $24 Insurance: $13.10Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to program. ( ) Course Type: W
DMSO 1561 MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY CLINICAL I (5-0-24). A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Fee: $24 Insurance: $13.10Skills: O Prerequisites: DMSO 1441, DMSO 1172. (DMS 2135) Course Type: W
DMSO 2243 ADVANCED ULTRASOUND PHYSICS (2-2-0). Advanced course emphasizing the theory and practice of ultrasound principles including advances in ultrasound technology. Skills: O Prerequisites: DMSO 1342. ( ) Course Type: W
DMSO 2342 SONOGRAPHY OF HIGH RISK OBSTETRICS (3-3-1). This course emphasizes maternal disease and fetal abnormalities as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Fee: $24 Insurance: $13.10Skills: O Prerequisites: DMSO 2441. ( ) Course Type: W
DMSO 2345 ADVANCED SONOGRAPHY PRACTICES (3-3-0). Advanced sonographic procedures and special topics. Review of previously covered material is included. Vascular methodology, case studies, and film critique are discussed. Skills: O Prerequisites: DMSO 2342, DSAE 2337. (DMS 2303) Course Type: W
DMSO 2351 DOPPLER PHYSICS (3-3-0). This course emphasizes Doppler principles, color and Doppler vascular principles relating to arterial and venous imaging and testing. Skills: O Prerequisites: DMSO 1342. (DMS 2313) Course Type: W
DMSO 2441 SONOGRAPHY OF ABDOMINOPELVIC PATHOLOGY (4-3-4). This course emphasizes pathologies and disease states of the abdomen and pelvis as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Endocavitary sonographic anatomy and procedures including pregnancy may be discussed. Fee: $24 Insurance: $13.10Skills: O Prerequisites: DMSO 1441. ( ) Course Type: W
DMSO 2462 MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY CLINICAL II (4-0-16). A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Fee: $24 Insurance: $13.10Skills: O Prerequisites: DMSO 1561. (DMS 2224) Course Type: W
DMSO 2663 CLINICAL MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY III (6-0-24). A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Fee: $24 Insurance: $13.10Skills: O Prerequisites: DMSO 2462. ( ) Course Type: W
DSAE 1100 INTRODUCTION TO DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING (1-1-0). An introduction to medical imaging modalities including, but not limited to: radiography, sonography, nuclear medicine technology, computed axial tomography, and mammography. Instruction in the indications for diagnostic imaging studies, the methods of performing and interpreting the studies, the correlation of multiple studies, and the appropriate patient preparations. Additional topics include body mechanics, safe environment of care, medical ethics, imaging department functions, and professional qualities. Skills: I Prerequisites: Admission to Program. ( ) Course Type: W
DSAE 1203 INTRODUCTION TO ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES (2-0-4). An introduction to scanning techniques and procedures with hands-on experience in a lab setting. Emphasis is placed on the sonographic explanation of the normal adult heart. Fee: $24 Insurance: $13.10Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to the program. ( ) Course Type: W
DSAE 1315 PRINCIPLES OF ADULT ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY (3-2-4). An introduction to cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, including hemodynamics and spatial relationships of the normal adult heart. Topics include anatomical correlation of 2-D, M-Mode, and Doppler sonographic imaging. Scanning techniques are correlated and taught in the laboratory sessions. Fee: $24 Insurance: $13.10Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to the program. (DCSO 1471) Course Type: W
DSAE 1561 CLINICAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY I (5-0-24). A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Fee: $24 Insurance: $13.10Skills: O Prerequisites: DSAE 1315, DSAE 1203. ( ) Course Type: W
DSAE 2337 ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF PATHOLOGY II (3-3-1). A continuation of Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology I with emphasis on cardiac disease. A discussion of quantitative measurements and application of 2-D, M-Mode, Doppler and recognition of the sonographic appearance of cardiac disease is stressed. Fee: $24 Skills: O Prerequisites: DSAE 2404. (DCSO 2374) Course Type: W
DSAE 2404 ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF PATHOLOGY I (4-3-4). An emphasis on adult acquired cardiac pathologies. Topic include cardiovascular pathophysiology, quantitative measurements, and the application of 2-D, M-Mode, and Doppler. Recognition of the sonographic appearances of cardiovascular disease is stressed. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.10Skills: O Prerequisites: DSAE 1315. (DCSO 1473) Course Type: W
DSAE 2462 CLINICAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY II (4-0-16). A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Fee: $24 Insurance: $13.10Skills: O Prerequisites: DSAE 1561. ( ) Course Type: W
DSAE 2663 CLINICAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY III (6-0-24). A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skill, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Insurance: $13.10Skills: O Prerequisites: DSAE 2462. ( ) Course Type: W
DSVT 1103 INTRODUCTION TO VASCULAR TECHNOLOGY (1-0-3). An introduction to basic noninvasive vascular theories, with emphasis on basic skills and knowledge, such as image orientation, transducer handling, and identification of anatomic structures. Skills: O Prerequisites: Admission to program. ( ) Course Type: W