Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMSG)
DMSG 101 Fundamentals of Sonography (Cr2)(2:0)
Orientation to the hospital and sonography department; history of Sonography, roles and responsibilities of the sonographer, medical ethics, basic patient care and handling, nursing procedures and medical terminology. Restricted to DMS students.
DMSG 103 Introduction to Acoustical Physics (Cr2)(2:0)
Review of reciprocal relations, variables, powers, exponential notation, conversion of units, proportionality, fractions and percentages, logarithms, simple trig and geometry, base 10 and binary. Introduction to waves, Simple Harmonic Motion, wave motion, interference, sound, Doppler, the Rat model of light, reflection and refraction, Snell’s law. Restricted to DMS students. Pre- or coreq. - MATH 140. Additional course fees: $157.00.
DMSG 105 Acoustic Physics & Instrumentation I (Cr2)(2:0)
Basic acoustical physics, principles of ultrasound instruments, modes of operation, operator control options, frequency selection, and echogenic properties; emphasis on ultrasound transmission in soft tissues, attenuation of sound energy, parameters affecting sound transmission, and resolution of sound beams. Restricted to DMS students. Prereq. - MATH 140.
DMSG 110 Abdominal Sonography-Anatomy, Physiology, Imaging & Critique I (Cr4)(3:3)
Human anatomy in the transverse, longitudinal, and coronal planes with emphasis on the organs in the abdomen and pelvic cavity; extensive study of the disease processes and physiological alterations; sonographic methods to visualize adult and pediatric abdomens; normal variants, congenital anomalies, physiology, and related laboratory tests; technical information including procedural and scanning techniques. Restricted to DMS students. Prereq. - BIOS 204; Pre- or coreq. - BIOS 254.
DMSG 115 OB and GYN Sonography-Anatomy, Physiology, Imaging, & Critique I (Cr4)(3:3)
Obstetrical and gynecological anatomy; clinical applications and sonographic methods to visualize pelvic organs, the pregnant uterus, and related structures; comparison of normal sonographic patterns with identification of pathology, physiology, differentials, and correlation with lab test and related organ development; technical information including procedural and scanning techniques. Restricted to DMS students. Prereq. - BIOS 204; Pre- or coreq. - BIOS 254.
DMSG 120 Clinical Practice I (Cr3)(0:16)
Application of sonographic scanning procedures in a hospital or clinic setting under the supervision of a qualified registered diagnostic sonographer; emphasis on liver, pancreas, gallbladder, superficial parts, pelvic areas, pregnant uterus, and related structures; production and interpretation of normal and pathologic sonograms of each area; film critique a critical component. Restricted to DMS students.
DMSG 125 Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imagers (Cr1)(1:0)
Human anatomy in the transverse, longitudinal, and coronal planes with application to sonography and other imaging modalities in radiology. Restricted to Radiography and Sonography students. Runs with RADT 125. Prereq. - BIOS 204; Pre- or coreq. - BIOS 254.
DMSG 155 Acoustic Physics & Instrumentation II (Cr3)(2:2)
Continuation of acoustical physics; interaction of ultrasound production and display, various transducer designs and construction, quality assurance/control, bioeffects, image artifacts, techniques for recording static and dynamic images, methods of color flow, Doppler principles, and hemodynamics. Restricted to DMS students. Prereq. - DMSG 105.
DMSG 160 Abdominal Sonography-Anatomy, Physiology, Imaging, & Critique II (Cr4)(3:3)
Advanced study of human anatomy in the transverse, longitudinal, and coronal planes with emphasis on the organs in the abdomen and pelvic cavity; extensive study of the disease processes and physiological alterations; sonographic methods to visualize adult and pediatric abdomens; normal variants, congenital anomalies, physiology, and related laboratory tests; technical information including procedural and scanning techniques. Restricted to DMS students. Prereq. - DMSG 110.
DMSG 165 OB and GYN Sonography-Anatomy, Physiology, Imaging, & Critique II (Cr4)(3:3)
Advanced study of obstetrical and gynecological anatomy; clinical applications and sonographic methods to visualize pelvic organs, the pregnant uterus, and related structures; comparison of normal sonographic patterns with identification of pathology, physiology, differentials, and correlation with lab test and related organ development; technical information, including procedural and scanning techniques. Restricted to DMS students. Prereq. - DMSG 115.
DMSG 170 Clinical Practice II (Cr3)(0:16)
Continued application of sonographic scanning procedures in a hospital or clinic setting under the supervision of a qualified registered diagnostic sonographer with independent scanning when competency has been demonstrated; emphasis on liver, pancreas, gallbladder, superficial parts, pelvic areas, pregnant uterus, and related structures; production and interpretation of normal and pathologic sonograms of each area; film critique a critical component. Restricted to DMS students. Prereq. - DMSG 120.
DMSG 215 Small Parts and Special Topics (Cr2)(2:0)
Application and use of ultrasound in the imaging of superficial organs and structures such as the thyroid and parathyroid glands, breasts, extremities, and scrotum; histologic aspects of various pathological conditions correlated with acoustical properties and ultrasound characteristics. Recent applications, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Restricted to DMS students.
DMSG 220 Clinical Practice III (Cr3)(0:16)
Continued application of sonographic scanning procedures; student to demonstrate full competency and progress to full independence under the supervision of a qualified registered diagnostic sonographer; emphasis on identification of pathology, and sonography of abdominal, small parts, and obstetrical-gynecological areas; rotations in the practice of peripheral vascular exams and other specialties within the field may be arranged; film critique a critical component. Restricted to DMS students. Prereq. - DMSG 170.
DMSG 230 Clinical Practice IV (Cr3)(0:24)
Application of sonographic scanning procedures in a hospital or clinical setting under the supervision of a certified registered diagnostic medical sonographer; emphasis on liver, pancreas, gall bladder, superficial structures, pelvic areas, pregnant uterus and related structures; production and interpretation of normal and pathological sonograms of each area; film critique a critical component. Restricted to DMS students. Prereq. - DMSG 220.
DMSG 240 Clinical Practice V (Cr5)(0:40)
Final period of clinical study; student to demonstrate full competency and progress to full independence under the supervision of a qualified registered diagnostic sonographer; emphasis on identification of pathology, and sonography of abdominal, small parts, and obstetrical-gynecological areas; rotations in the practice of peripheral vascular exams and other specialties in the field may be arranged; film critique a critical component. Restricted to DMS students. Prereq. - DMSG 230.
