DMSU 102 Introduction to Ultrasound

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the theoretical, clinical, and ethical aspects of ultrasound. The student will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with ultrasound-related topics including: history, physics, cross-sectional anatomy, elementary scan interpretation, and sonographic terms. Students will be introduced to the laboratory and the various ultrasound machines. Basic Patient Care procedures for imaging professionals will also be introduced to students.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the DMS program or permission from the DMS program chair

Corequisite

DMSU 112

Hours Weekly

2.5 hours theory, 2 hours on-campus lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. Describe the evolution of ultrasound, inventors, and their discoveries.
2. Identify the role of the student as a sonographer.
3. Interpret introductory-level ultrasound physics and instrumentation.
4. Explain the advancement opportunities with different types of sonography.
5. Discuss with the value of professional organizations.
6. Define all physicians-specialties.
7. During the laboratory experience, interpret basic gray-scale imaging.
8. Apply proper instrumentation of laboratory ultrasound equipment.
9. Recognize the sonographic appearance.
10. Identify vascular anatomy and circulatory system.

Course Objectives

1. Describe the evolution of ultrasound, inventors, and their discoveries.
2. Identify the role of the student as a sonographer.
3. Interpret introductory-level ultrasound physics and instrumentation.
4. Explain the advancement opportunities with different types of sonography.
5. Discuss with the value of professional organizations.
6. Define all physicians-specialties.
7. During the laboratory experience, interpret basic gray-scale imaging.
8. Apply proper instrumentation of laboratory ultrasound equipment.
9. Recognize the sonographic appearance.
10. Identify vascular anatomy and circulatory system.