DMSG 115 - Obstetrical Sonography- Anatomy, Physiology, Imaging and Critique I

Institution:

Northampton County Area Community College

Subject:

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Description:

This introductory course will expose the learner to obstetrical anatomy, clinical applications and sonographic methods to visualize the pregnant uterus and related structures in the first, second and third trimesters. Topics will include comparison of normal sonographic patterns with identification of pathology, physiology, differentials, and correlation with lab test and related organ development in the first trimester and normal fetal development in the second and third trimesters. Sonographic methods to calculate the biparietal diameter, head circumference, abdominal circumference and extremity measurements will be emphasized. Additional topics include assessment of normal fetal and extra-fetal structures Technical information including procedural and scanning techniques will be explored. Restricted to DMS students.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 08/23/2023 

Institution Website:

www.northampton.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 861-5300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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