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  • 2.00 Credits

    This course is an initial introduction to the clinical environment. It allows the student to familiarize themselves with the operational process and exam protocols of their clinic site. Prerequisite: Completion of all DSMP courses with a grade of "C" or better. Offered: Spring semester junior year.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is an advanced course in abdominal sonography. The sonographic appearance of abdominal organ diseases and their processes will be examined. Normal and abnormal lab values will be discussed. The normal and abnormal Doppler signals of various organs will be evaluated. Special procedures of the abdomen will be included such as biopsies, paracentesis and various interventional procedures. Sterile technique is included. Prerequisite: Completion of all previous DMSP courses with a grade of "C" or better. Offered: Summer semester junior year.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course presents fetal development and abnormalities from the first trimester through the third trimester.The role of sonographers in performing interventional/invasive procedures. Multiple gestations, amniotic fluid index, congenital/genetic anomalies, viability, fetal monitoring, maternal factors, fetal therapy and the post partum mother will also be evaluated. Prerequisites: Completion of all DMSP courses with a grade of "C" or better. Offered: Summer semester junior year.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This is an expansion of the clinical observations course DMSP 1105. Students will begin their hands-on experience by entering patient data, recording patient history, selecting the appropriate transducer for the exam, positionin the patient for the exam and practicing the art of scanning. Prerequisites: Completion of all DMSP courses with a grade of "C" or better. Offered: Summer semester junior year.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to introduce the DMSP student to the various stages and sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal brain development. The significance of abnormal findings. Various techniques of scanning the infant brain along with the particular care needed for scanning the neonate, newborn, and pediatric patient. Sonographc evaluation of the normal and abnormal infant spine and hips are included. Abdominal and pelvic exams will also be discusssed. Prerequisites: Completion of all DMSP courses with a grade of "C" or better. Offered: Fall semester senior year.
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course will discuss the various ultrasound techniques used while performing an exam on the following: thyroid, breast, scrotum, prostate, anterior abdominal wall, neck, non-cardiac chest, gastrointestinal tract, and extremities. The student will learn to appraise the normal and abnormal sonographic findings of these areas as well as disease processes and laboratory values. Invasive procedures will also be evaluated. Prerequisite: Completion of all DMSP courses with a grade of "C" or better. Offered: Fall semester senior year.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This is an expansion of DMSP 2113 with increasing responsibilities of the student sonographer. This course allows student observation and participation in the clinical setting with hands-on experience with patients and equipment. Prerequisite: Completion of all DMSP courses with a grade of "C" or better. Offered: Fall semester senior year.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is a comprehensive review course for all previous DMSP courses to prepare the student for the ultrasound registry. It will also review any trouble areas a student may be experiencing. Prerequisite: Completion of all DMSP courses with a grade of "C" or better. Offered: Spring semester senior year.
  • 2.00 Credits

    An expansion of DMSP 2116, this class will allow students to gain confidence in their skills and the knowledge gained throughout the DMS program. Prerequisite: Completion of all previous DMSP courses with a grade of "C" or better. Offered: spring semester senior year.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide the student with a basic introduction to the assessment of flow regarding the vascular system using ultrasound. The student develops the skills necessary to perform basic diagnostic ultrasound studies for presentation to the physician. The student 1) reviews the physics of doppler ultrasound; 2) becomes familiar with and is able to perform all abdominal Doppler exams, including transplant organs, and intraoperative guidance; 3) becomes familiar with other exams such as peripheral vascular studies. Prerequisites: DMSP 2116 Corequisites: DMSP 2117, DMSP 2118. Offered: Spring semester senior year.
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