Austin Community College
Fall 2009 - CANCELLED COURSES

Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses

Updated: 01/27/2010 14:01:31


SONOGRAPHY

CLASSROOM 
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13


DISTANCE LEARNING 
Course Descriptions All Courses 
DSVT 1103 Introduction to Vascular Technology
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. Prerequisite: DMSO 1110 and DMSO 1351.

DMSO 1260 Clinical-Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician-Medical Sonography I
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. Prerequisite: DMSO 1110 and DMSO 1351.

DSAE 1260 Clinical Echocardiography I
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. Prerequisite: DMSO 1110 and DMSO 1351.

DMSO 1291 Special Topics in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technician
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. Prerequisite: DMSO 2342 or DSAE 2337; DMSO 2362 or DSAE 2362; and DMSO 2351.

DMSO 1302 Basic Ultrasound Physics
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. Prerequisite: DMSO 1110 and DMSO 1351.

DSAE 1415 Principles of Adult Echocardiography
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. Prerequisite: DMSO 1110 and DMSO 1351.

DMSO 1441 Abdominopelvic Sonography
Normal anatomy and physiology of the abdominal and pelvic cavities as related to scanning techniques, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Prerequisite: DMSO 1351, DMSO 1110.

DSVT 2300 Vascular Technology Applications
Non-invasive vascular technology. Includes 2-D imaging, Doppler, plethysmography, and segmental pressures. Emphasizes protocols for performing basic venous and arterial imaging and non-imaging exams. Prerequisite: DSVT 1300.

DSAE 2335 Advanced Echocardiography
Instruction in advanced echocardiographic procedures. Topics include stress echo, related diagnostic imaging, and related noninvasive cardiac testing. Prerequisite: DSAE 2337, DSAE 2362, and DMSO 2351.

DMSO 2345 Advanced Sonography Practices
Exploration of advanced sonographic procedures and emerging ultrasound applications. Prerequisite: DMSO 2351, DMSO 2342, and DMSO 2362.

DMSO 2463 Clinical-Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician-Medical Sonography IV
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. Prerequisite: DMSO 2362, DMSO 2351, and DMSO 2342.

DSAE 2463 Clinical-Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician-Echo IV
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. Prerequisite: DSAE 2362, DMSO 2351, and DSAE 2337.