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DMSU 172 Obstetrics/Gynecology Ultrasound I

This course will present the anatomy, physiology, and congenital anomalies of the female pelvis. Obstetrical embryology and fertilization and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester fetal anatomy is also covered. Fetal biometry and routine ultrasound evaluation of the fetus is covered as well. The student is expected to have an understanding of fetal and placental circulation. Lectures include the importance of patient history, laboratory, and other clinical information. Sonographic evaluation of the normal female reproductive structures and all three trimesters of pregnancy are also covered. This course is required to complete the general concentration of the diagnostic medical sonography program.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

BIOL 204, DMSU 102, DMSU 112, ENGL 121, MATH 141, and PHYS 101

Corequisite

DMSU 151, DMSU 171, and DMSU 211

Hours Weekly

1.5 hours theory, 2 hours on-campus lab weekly

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Illustrate the anatomy of the female pelvic organs and structures.
  2. 2. Discuss the physiology of the female reproductive organs.
  3. 3. Demonstrate proper documentation of the history and diagnostic examination for the gynecological and
    obstetrical patients.
  4. 4. Identify the sonographic appearance of the normal-appearing female reproductive system.
  5. 5. Interpret all diagnostic and laboratory testing related to the gynecological and obstetrical patient.
  6. 6. Discuss fetal embryology and fertilization.
  7. 7. Compare and contrast the sonographic appearance of the anatomical structures of the fetus during the 1st,
    2nd, and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy.
  8. 8. Demonstrate knowledge of fetal biometry documented in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters along with
    required images of the obstetric exam.

Course Objectives

  1. 1. Illustrate the anatomy of the female pelvic organs and structures.
  2. 2. Discuss the physiology of the female reproductive organs.
  3. 3. Demonstrate proper documentation of the history and diagnostic examination for the gynecological and
    obstetrical patients.
  4. 4. Identify the sonographic appearance of the normal-appearing female reproductive system.
  5. 5. Interpret all diagnostic and laboratory testing related to the gynecological and obstetrical patient.
  6. 6. Discuss fetal embryology and fertilization.
  7. 7. Compare and contrast the sonographic appearance of the anatomical structures of the fetus during the 1st,
    2nd, and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy.
  8. 8. Demonstrate knowledge of fetal biometry documented in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters along with
    required images of the obstetric exam.