DMS – Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Course Descriptions – 2007/08
HLTH 1001 – Clinical Preparation 1
Previously HLTH 102 Designed to prepare Health, Wellness & Public Safety Division students for their clinical experience regardless of the health discipline they have chosen to study. The course will provide CPR, Blood Borne Pathogen, HIPPA, First Aid and OSHA certification. Program fee: Published in the Schedule of Classes.
DMS 1010 – Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography 1
Previously DMS 101 (Prerequisites: program director approval, MAT H 1315; pre- or corequisites: BIO 2210/2292, ENG 1101, humanities elective, PHYS 1510/1592; Corequisite: DMS 1070, DMS 1012/1072, DMS 1075, HLTH 1001) Presents general information about the profession, credentialing, work environments and relationship to other health care professionals. Medical ethics, pertinent legal issues/principles, professional scopes of practice, trends in health care systems. Infection control, universal precaution procedures, pertinent patient care procedures, principles of psychological support, emergency conditions and procedures, first aid and resuscitation techniques are taught. Trends in health care systems, professional journals, conferences, lectures, in house education offerings, professional organizations and resources.
DMS 1012/1072 – Cross Sectional Anatomy 3
Previously DMS 104/104L (Pre- or corequisites: BIO 2210/2292, ENG 1101, humanities elective, PHYS 1510/1592; Corequisites: DMS 1010, 1070, 1075, HLTH 1001) Presents cross sectional anatomy and embryology. Correlation between cross-sectional anatomy and ultrasound, CT and MRI images. Presentation of cross-sectional structure, lab includes the use of models, simulations and scanning. (30 theory + 45 lab hours per term)
DMS 1070 – Medical Concepts 4
Previously DMS 102L (Pre- or corequisites: BIO 2210/2292, ENG 1101, humanities elective, PHYS 1510/1592; Corequisite: DMS 1010, 1012/1072, 1075) Provides information about medical terminology, sonographic/other non-invasive diagnostic vascular terminology, pertinent clinical signs, symptoms and laboratory tests, diagnostic testing protocols related to specific disease conditions. Patient interview and examination techniques, chart and referral evaluation, professional interaction skills are taught. Sonographic examinations of abdomen, superficial structures, non cardiac chest and the gravid and non gravid pelvis, utilizing real time equipment with both transabdominal and endocavitary transducers, Doppler and color Doppler display modes. The focus is on normal anatomic structure. (30 theory + 90 lab hours per term)
DMS 1075 – Intro to Sonographic Physics 2
Previously DMS 113L (Corequisites: DMS 1010, 1070, 1012/1072, HLTH 1001) Introduces the basic principles of acoustical physics, sound production propagation, hemodynamics and basic Doppler principles. Presents the basics of ultrasound instrument operation, transducer selection and control options. Lab provides the opportunity to apply theory principles in self-directed learning activities and group problem-solving to reinforce theoretical principles. (15 theory + 45 lab hours per term)
DMS 1096, 1196...1996 – Special Topics in Diagnostic Medical Sonography 1-6
(all courses ending in 96 are topics courses) Previously DMS 296 Explore various topics of interest in the field of sonography.
DMS 1503 – DMS Pathophysiology I 3
Previoulsy DMS 103 (Prerequisites: DMS 1010, 1070, 1012/1072; Pre- or corequisite: BIO 2310/2392; Corequisites: DMS 1510/1570, 1575) Presents pathophysiology of liver, biliary system, pancreas, urinary tract, adrenal glands, spleen, prevertebral vessels, peritoneal cavity, gastrointestinal tract and anterior abdominal wall. Abnormal conditions including iatrogenic, degenerative, inflammatory, traumatic, neoplastic, infectious, obstructive, congenital, metabolic, immunologic. Physiology includes normal and abnormal blood flow dynamics.
DMS 1510/1570 – General Sonography I 6
Previously DMS 120/120C (Prerequisites: DMS 1010, 1070, 1012/1072, HLTH 1001; Pre- or corequisite: BIO 2310/2392; Corequisites: DMS 1503, 1575) Presents sonographic examinations of liver, biliary system, pancreas, urinary tract, adrenal glands, spleen, prevertebral vessels, peritoneal cavity, gastrointestinal tract, non cardiac chest, neck, breast, scrotum, prostate, anterior abdominal wall, extremities, brain, spinal cord, pediatrics. Normal physiology, including pertinent laboratory data and alternative examination techniques. Measurement techniques and Doppler applications. (15 theory + 225 lab/clinical hours per term)
DMS 1575 – Sonographic Physics I 2
Previously DMS 130L (Prerequisites: DMS 1010, 1070, 1012/1072, 1075, HLTH 1001; Corequisites: DMS 1503, 1510/1570, 2075) Presents acoustical physics, sound production and propagation, interaction of sound and matter, instrument options, transducer selection, principles of ultrasound instruments and modes of operation, operator control options. This course also includes introduction to Doppler principles and operation. Lab allows students to apply principles to practice in case-based learning activities. (15 theory + 45 lab hours per term)
DMS 2003 – DMS Pathophysiology II 3
Previously DMS 203 (Prerequisites: DMS 1503, 1510/1570, 1575; Corequisites: DMS 2070/2080, 2075) Presents pathophysiology of the gravid and non-gravid pelvis. The focus is on abnormal conditions. Iatrogentic, degenerative, inflammatory, traumatic, neoplastic, infectious, obstructive, congenital, metabolic, immunologic conditions. Abnormal patterns in pregnancy.
DMS 2070/2080 – General Sonography II 7
Previously DMS 220/220C (Prerequisites: COMM 2221, DMS 1503, 1510/1570, 1503; Corequisites: DMS 2003, 2075) Presents sonographic examination of gravid and non-gravid pelvis utilizing real-time equipment with both trans-abdominal and endocavity transducers, Doppler and color Doppler display modes. The focus is on normal anatomic structures. Reproductive system, pelvic muscles, suspensory ligaments, peritoneal spaces, pelvic vasculature. Normal sonographic appearance of fetal and maternal structures including pertinent measurement techniques. Administrative procedures, quality control procedures, elements of a quality assurance program, records maintenance, personnel and fiscal management. (90 lab + 225 clinical hours per term)
DMS 2075 – Sonography Physics II 2
Previously DMS 230L (Prerequisites: DMS 1503, 1575, 1510/1570; Corequisites: DMS 2003, 2070/2080) Presents the physics and principles of Doppler techniques, Doppler methods of flow analysis, techniques for recording static and dynamic images, acoustical artifacts. Biologic effects in ultrasound, pertinent invitro and in-vivo studies. Recent developments in Sonography, research statistics and design. Lab includes use of ultrasound equipment and simulator to apply theory to practice. (15 theory + 45 lab hours per term)
DMS 2590 – General Sonography Internship 10
Previously DMS 260C (Prerequisites: DMS 2003, 2070/2080, 2075; Corequisite: DMS 2592) Provides supervised clinical experiences within a health care setting. (450 clinical hours per term)
DMS 2592 – Clinical Seminar 1
Previously DMS 270L (Prerequisites: DMS 2003, 2070/2080, 2075; Corequisite: DMS 2590) Presents synopsis of normal anatomy and pathology of superficial structures and sonography of the pediatric patient. Provides weekly case study discussions and conferences. Review of program courses and preparation for National Registry examinations. (45 lab hours per term)
