Diagnostic Medical Sonography

An introduction to principles of sonography and ultrasound with emphasis on physical principles, instrumentation, and terminology. Lab sessions will offer hands-on learning techniques.

Study of the sonographic and physical principles involved in ultrasound and state-of-the-art equipment technology.

Sessions will be used for sonography case presentations by students and preparation for registry exams.

Study of physical and doppler principles utilized in the ultrasound study of vascular structures. Lab sessions will introduce students to scanning techniques used in vascular studies.

Study of gross, sagittal, and cross-sectional anatomy of the abdomen and the pathological changes and disease processes that are found in ultrasound examination of the abdominal region.

A continuation of DGMS 265C with an introduction of small parts anatomy and an in-depth study of pathologic changes and disease processes found in relation to these structures.

In-depth sonographic study of the anatomy of female reproductive organs and associated pathological changes with introduction to first trimester fetal development.

A continuation of DGMS 276C, with emphasis on the continuing sonographic process of fetal development and associated pathologic conditions.

Two days per week of observation and direct hands-on experience in the campus lab designed to familiarize students with working procedures in an ultrasound lab. Basic examination techniques will be performed. Students will work with each other and faculty on ultrasound equipment, simulators, and computer applications.

Three days per week of clinical experience at selected clinical sites. Students will gain continued scanning experience. All students enrolled in DGMS 296C will be charged a $500 per semester clinical surcharge.

Four 8-hour days per week at selected clinical sites for a 10-week period with emphasis on expanded roles in the ultrasound studies. Students will develop intermediate level skills and recognition of pathology will be stressed. All students enrolled will be charged a $500 per semester clinical surcharge.

Four days per week of final experience to strengthen scanning and interpretation skills in preparation for challenging registry exams and entry into the sonography field. All students enrolled will be charged a $500 per semester clinical surcharge.