DXMS201 Sonography of the Abdomen with Lab
Department of Health Sciences: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- I. Course Number and Title
- DXMS201 Sonography of the Abdomen with Lab
- II. Number of Credits
- 4 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250 minutes lecture, 1500 minutes lab
- IV. Prerequisites
- DXMS100 (C or better) and DXMS101 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course provides the student a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy, physiology, embryology, and pathophysiological processes of the abdominal region. Specific attention is paid to the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, abdomen vasculature, biliary systems, spleen, body cavities, urinary system, abdominal wall/components, and male pelvis.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- identify the anatomy of the abdominal region of the human body as presented on sonography images;
- interpret the physiology of the major organs/vessels of the abdominal regions;
- evaluate pathology of the abdomen;
- utilize equipment settings to produce quality sonography images; and
- demonstrate proper patient positioning and techniques in the laboratory setting.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Ultrasound knobology: overall explanation and demonstration of the ultrasound machine variables, ways to improve image during real-time scanning.
- Anatomic and physiologic relationships within the abdominal cavity. Probe orientation, positioning and acoustic windows.
- Introduction to abdominal scanning: Techniques and protocols for a diagnostic exam.
- Liver: anatomy, physiology, pathology, lab values, protocols and simulation of scanning.
- Biliary system: anatomy, ductal system, lab values, pathology, bile production, protocols and simulation of scanning.
- Pancreas: anatomy, physiology, pathology, lab values, protocols and simulation of scanning.
- Retroperitoneum: anatomy, pathology, protocols and simulation of scanning.
- Urinary System: anatomy, physiology, pathology, lab values, protocols and simulation of scanning.
- Adrenals: anatomy, physiology, pathology, protocols and simulations of scanning.
- Spleen: anatomy, physiology, pathology, lab values, protocols and simulations of scanning.
- Abdominal vasculature: anatomy, pathology, protocols and simulation of scanning technique
- Abdominopelvic wall and cavities: anatomy, pathology, protocols and simulation of scanning.
- Sonography procedures in abdominal emergencies.
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Student assessment consists of procedural competency evaluations required for the semester, lab assessment and electronically administered exams and multi-media projects. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date 5/2020