Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Introduction to Sonography/Patient Care
DXMS100
This course introduces the profession of sonography and the role of sonographers in healthcare. The history of sonography, patient care techniques, infection control, ethical and legal issues and proper communication skills is discussed.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Corequisite: None
Course-Sectional Anatomy in Sonography
DXMS101
This course requires the student to learn cross-sectional anatomy of the body in the transverse, longitudinal and coronal planes. Emphasis is placed on how the organs and vessels are visualized sonographically for required images.
3 credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Corequisite: None
Physics and Instrumentation in Sonography I
DXMS200
This course provides the student with the relevant fundamental physical principles as well as the basic instrumentation used in diagnostic ultrasound. The modes of operation, imaging and display techniques that relate to high frequency sound production is discussed.
2 credits
Prerequisite: DXMS100 (C or better) and DXMS101(C or better)
Corequisite: None
Sonography of the Abdomen with Lab
DXMS201
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.
4 credits
Prerequisite: DXMS100 (C or better) and DXMS101 (C or better)
Corequisite: None
Sonography of Superficial Parts and Vascular Structures with Lab
DXMS202
The course involves the application and use of ultrasound in the imaging of superficial and vascular structures. The course provides the student with an understanding of Doppler and color ultrasound in the diagnostic evaluation of vascular disease. Discussions include instrumentation and hemodynamics for vascular sonograms.
3 credits
Prerequisite: DXMS100 (C or better) and DXMS101 (C or better)
Corequisite: None
Clinical Experience in Sonography I
DXMS210
Students are assigned to clinical areas and attend clinical education for 16 hours per week. In the clinical setting, the students demonstrate their knowledge in ethical situations, legal issues, patient care situations, obtaining and evaluating sonography images.
2 credits
Prerequisite: DXMS100 (C or better) and DXMS101 (C or better)
Corequisite: None
Sonography of OB/GYN with Lab
DXMS211
This course familiarizes students with the pathophysiology of the female reproductive and gynecological system. Pelvic scanning protocols as well as first, second and third trimester of the gravid uterus and fetus are covered. Embryology, chromosomal and congenital anomalies are discussed.
4 credits
Prerequisite: DXMS200 (C or better) and DXMS201 (C or better) and DXMS202 (C or better) and DXMS210 (C or better)
Corequisite: None
Physics and Instrumentation in Sonography II
DXMS212
This course explores the physics utilized for image acquisition in Diagnostic sonography and builds on content learned in DXMS200. A more in-depth study of Doppler, artifacts, and safety/biological effects is included.
2 credits
Prerequisite: DXMS200 (C or better) and DXMS201 (C or better) and DXMS202 (C or better) and DXMS210 (C or better)
Corequisite: None
Clinical Experience in Sonography II
DXMS215
This course provides 24 hours per week of clinical education experience. In the clinical setting, the student demonstrates their knowledge in ethical situations, legal issues, patient care situations, independently obtaining and evaluating sonography images when competency has been achieved at an intermediate level.
3 credits
Prerequisite: DXMS200 (C or better) and DXMS201 (C or better) and DXMS202 (C or better) and DXMS210 (C or better)
Corequisite: None
Clinical Experience in Sonography III
DXMS220
This course provides 24 hours per week of clinical education experience. The student demonstrates their knowledge in ethical situations, legal issues, patient care situations, obtaining and evaluating sonography images at an advanced level. The student performs a complete diagnostic ultrasound exam independently.
3 credits
Prerequisite: DXMS211 (C or better) and DXMS212 (C or better) and DXMS215 (C or better)
Corequisite: None