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  • DMS 102: Introduction to Sonography Lab

    1.00 Credits
    Misericordia University

    This lab course introduces the student to the psychomotor skills for the performance of sonographic examinations. Emphasis is placed on normal anatomy recognition, image optimization, and ability to acquire high quality diagnostic sonographic images.
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  • DMS 107: Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation

    3.00 Credits
    Misericordia University

    This course will familiarize the student with diagnostic ultrasound principles and instrumentation. Physical principles will include; sound energy and its characteristics, the piezoelectric effect, properties of ultrasound waves, the speed of sound and propagation, pulsed Doppler, and color flow Doppler. The construction and operation of various types of ultrasound equipment and transducers will be discussed. Course work will include the topics of artifacts and adjustable physics parameters, as well as, sonographic units of measurement, equations, and display modes. The coursework will be focused on information pertaining to the national registry examinations in ultrasound physics and vascular physics.
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  • DMS 111: Sonographic Cross-Sectional Anatomy

    3.00 Credits
    Misericordia University

    This course will include knowledge of cross sectional human anatomy as visualized using diagnostic ultrasound. The student will become familiar with the ultrasonic appearance of disease free organs, tissues and vessels of the human body. Normal and abnormal anatomical variants will also be addressed. Coursework will include recognition of abnormal pathological findings as diagnosed by ultrasound. Emphasis will be placed on teaching the students to identify sonographically normal cross sectional anatomy based on echogenicity, location and size relative to adjacent structures.
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  • DMS 112: Sonographic Cross-Sectional Anatomy

    1.00 Credits
    Misericordia University

    Sonography Patient Care is an extremely important course to the field of Medical Imaging and Sonography whose main purpose is to present the student with the various aspects involved in care of the patient. Topics to be included, but not limited to be: Communication techniques, history taking, aseptic/sterile techniques, body mechanics, vital signs, emergency situations, transfer techniques, isolation techniques, medical law, and standard precautions.
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  • DMS 117: Abdominal Sonography

    3.00 Credits
    Misericordia University

    This course will focus on applying ultrasound as a diagnostic tool for evaluating the abdomen and all related structures. Coursework will include techniques for proper identification and representation of the normal and abnormal anatomical structures. Emphasis will be placed on the liver, gallbladder and biliary system, pancreas, spleen, urinary system, adrenal glands, gastrointestinal system, peritoneum and retroperitoneum, male pelvis, and non-cardiac chest. Lecture and laboratory experience will coincide appropriately to facilitate a simultaneous understanding of didactic and laboratory application.
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  • DMS 122: Pelvic Sonography

    3.00 Credits
    Misericordia University

    This course introduces and relates the knowledge of gynecologic anatomy, pathology, and diagnostic sonography. This course will focus on applying ultrasound as a diagnostic tool for evaluating the pelvis and adjacent structures. The student will become accustomed to the sonographic procedures used to properly image the female pelvis. Coursework will include demonstrations and discussion on the proper scanning techniques, patient preparations, and positioning utilized to obtain optimum diagnostic images. Lecture and lab demonstrations will coincide appropriately to facilitate a simultaneous understanding of didactic and hands-on experience.
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  • DMS 127: High Resolution Sonography

    3.00 Credits
    Misericordia University

    This course focuses on the anatomy, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology of the neck, thyroid, breast, scrotum, superficial aspect of the extremities, musculoskeletal, pediatric hip and the pediatric abdomen. Coursework will familiarize the student with scanning techniques and protocols to evaluate normal sonographic appearance, abnormal sonographic appearances, and the ability to identify specific pathological conditions as demonstrated on sonographic images. Correlation of pertinent clinical history, symptoms, clinical laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures will be emphasized.
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  • DMS 130: Clinical Sonography I

    2.00 Credits
    Misericordia University

    This course will provide students with an introduction into the hospital/clinical setting work experience. Students will utilize skills learned in prior classes of Introduction to Sonography as well as Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation and Sonographic Cross Sectional Anatomy. The student will be required to apply concurrent information obtained during didactic coursework. Students will also become exposed to sonograms including abdomen, pelvic, and small parts applications. All execution and hands-on experience gained by the student will be conducted under direct and indirect supervision of the qualified clinical instructor.
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  • DMS 140: Clinical Sonography II

    2.00 Credits
    Misericordia University

    This course will provide continued hospital/clinic setting work experience. Students will apply knowledge learned concurrently during Obstetrical Sonography I and Fetal and Neonatal Anomalies. Topics will include fetal/maternal findings in the pregnant uterus, fetal growth parameters, fetal anatomical survey, and advancement in the application of scanning algorithms. Execution of sonographic examinations will be performed under direct and indirect supervision. Refinement of equipment skills should occur as well as continued application and experience in abdominal, pelvic and small parts scanning.
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  • DMS 152: Obstetrical Sonography I

    3.00 Credits
    Misericordia University

    This course will familiarize the student with obstetrical imaging as visualized with ultrasound. Coursework will include the physiology of pregnancy, embryology, spermatogenesis, oogenesis, and the development of the fetus. Fetal development will include the three trimesters of pregnancy. Lecture and hands-on demonstrations will coincide appropriately to facilitate a simultaneous understanding of didactic and practical application.
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