DMS 100 Sectional Anatomy (3)

This course will focus on the basic sectional anatomy of the neck, abdomen and pelvis building upon the basic knowledge of anatomy. It will prepare the student to recognize sectional anatomy of major human structures amenable to sonographic technique. (Fall Semester)

DMS 101 Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography (3)

This course provides the student with an orientation to the field of diagnostic medical sonography followed by techniques for assisting and monitoring patients. Ethics and patient care procedures pertinent to sonography will be covered. Chart reading and record keeping relative to clinical medicine will be presented.

The student will study and investigate the principles underlying sonographic visualization.  This will include the theoretical concepts of image reproduction, pertinent equipment considerations and alternative methods of information storage and display.

This course includes college laboratory experience on basic scanning technique relative to college lecture material. (Fall Semester)

DMS 106 Physics of Ultrasound I (2)

Fundamental principles of acoustical physics including wave propagation, acoustical impedance properties, and transducer characteristics will be presented. Basic types of equipment and instrumentation are discussed. Doppler Principles are introduced. (Fall Semester)

DMS 110 Abdominal Sonography I (2)

Abdominal Sonography I provides the student with information necessary to perform an abdominal sonographic examination. Normal anatomy will be reviewed as well as an emphasis on the detection of pathology, anomalies and deviation from the normal sonographic appearance. Correlation with clinical tests and related clinical signs and symptoms will be included. (Fall Semester)

DMS 111 Abdominal Sonography Laboratory I (1)

The student is provided with college laboratory experiences on abdominal scanning techniques and protocol relative to the abdominal structures and their physiology. (Fall Semester)

DMS 115 Pelvic Sonography (2)

Pelvic sonography provides the student with information necessary to perform a pelvic sonographic examination. Normal anatomy will be reviewed as well as an emphasis on the detection of pathology, anomalies and deviation from the normal sonographic appearance. Correlation with clinical tests and related signs and symptoms will be included. (Fall Semester)

DMS 116 Pelvic Sonography Laboratory (1)

The student is provided with college laboratory experiences on pelvic scanning techniques and protocol relative to the pelvic structures and their physiology. (Fall Semester)

DMS 120 Sonography Clinical Practicum I (3)

This course concentrates on the development of initial practical skills in basic sonographic procedures. Emphasis is on the role of initial observer to assistant under the close supervision of faculty and sonography staff, and is provided at area diagnostic medical sonography clinical sites. (Fall Semester) Twenty four hours per week.

DMS 205 Obstetrical Sonography (3)

This course provides the student with the fundamentals of obstetrical scanning of normal and abnormal anatomy. Fetal development, including abnormal etiology and diagnostic techniques are presented. The detection of abnormalities, pathologies and deviation from normal are stressed. (Spring Semester)

DMS 206 Physics of Ultrasound II (1)

This course focuses on practical applications of principles and concepts presented in "Physics of Ultrasound I." In addition, the student is provided opportunities for preparation for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification examination in Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation. (Spring Semester) Prerequisites: DMS 106; Grade of "C" or better in all first semester courses.

DMS 210 Abdominal Sonography II (2)

This is a continuation of the in-depth study of abdominal sonography. The didactic and clinical knowledge necessary to perform basic sonographic examinations of anatomy classified as "small parts" will also be presented. (Spring Semester)

DMS 211 Abdominal Sonography Laboratory II (2)

The student is provided with college laboratory experiences on advanced abdominal scanning techniques and protocol relative to the abdominal structures and their physiology. (Spring Semester)

DMS 215 Seminar/Research Course (1)

This course is devised to help the student become familiar with describing sonographic images and correlating the descriptions with clinical histories. This is accomplished with case study presentations.

The student will also develop research skills by writing a paper on an approved topic. A brief presentation of their topic will complete the course. (Spring Semester)

DMS 219 Special Sonographic Procedures (2)

This course introduces the student to the field of vascular sonography with the main focus on the carotid arterial and lower peripheral venous system. Obstetrical and Gynecological doppler applications will also be presented. (Spring Semester)

DMS 220 Sonography Clinical Practicum II (3)

This supervised off-campus experience continues to provide the student development of skills in scanning abdomens, with progression into the areas of obstetrical and gynecological applications. Small parts and Doppler techniques will be introduced. (Spring Semester) Twenty four hours per week.

DMS 230 Sonography Clinical Practicum III (6)

In this final and extended period of clinical study, the student progresses to full independence under the supervision of faculty and sonography staff. Upon demonstration of full competency, the student will have an opportunity to refine his/her skills through more independent practice. (Summer) Forty hours per week for twelve weeks. 

DMS 250 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation (3)

This course will provide the student with the fundamental principles of acoustical physics including wave propagation, acoustical impedance properties and transducer characteristics.  Basic types of equipment and instrumentation are discussed along with doppler, cardiovascular physics and vascular physics. (Offered as needed)  Prerequisite: Currently employed in the Ultrasound field.

DMS 255 Abdominal Sonography (3)

This course will provide the student with the information necessary to perform an abdominal sonographic examination.  Normal anatomy will be reviewed as well as an emphasis on the detection of pathology, anomalies, and deviation from normal appearance.  Correlation with clinical tests and related clinical signs and symptoms will be included.  The basic knowledge necessary to perform examinations classified as "small parts" will also be included.  (Offered as needed) Prerequisite: Currently employed in the Ultrasound field.

DMS 260 Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography (3)

This course will provide the student with the information necessary to perform a pelvic and obstetrical sonographic examination.  Normal anatomy will be reviewed as well as an emphasis on the detection of pathology, anomalies, and deviation from normal appearance.  Correlation with clinical tests and related clinical signs and symptoms will be included.  (Offered as needed) Prerequisite: Currently employed in the Ultrasound field.

DMS 265 Vascular Sonography (3)

This course will thoroughly examine the anatomy and physiology of the cerebrovascular, arterial, and venous system.  Testing to evaluate these structures and techniques to do so will be presented.  Two-dimensional, doppler, and pressure readings will be explained.  Finally, therapeutic intervention will be discussed.  (Offered as needed) Prerequisite: Currently employed in the Ultrasound field.