DMSU 131 Abdomen Ultrasound Lab

This laboratory course applies technical ultrasonic skills to the topics and concepts covered in the Abdomen Ultrasound course. Students will be introduced to ultrasound knobology and scanning protocols of the abdominal and male pelvis regions.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Admission to the DMS program, DMSU 101, and DMSU 112

Corequisite

DMSU 130

Hours Weekly

3 hours lab

Course Objectives

1. Produce sonographic images based on generalized abdominal/male pelvis protocols.
2. Operate equipment knobology as it relates to image quality.
3. Simulate patient positioning and techniques while applying ergonomics.
4. Practice disinfection protocols and maintenance/safety of ultrasound equipment.

Course Objectives

1. Produce sonographic images based on generalized abdominal/male pelvis protocols.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Laboratory scanning assignments and exams

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Laboratory scanning assignment and exam rubrics

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   To prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

2. Operate equipment knobology as it relates to image quality.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Laboratory scanning assignment and exams

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Laboratory scanning assignment and exam rubrics

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Demonstrate proper instrumentation of ultrasound equipment and proper scanning techniques and protocols of human body organs.

3. Simulate patient positioning and techniques while applying ergonomics.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Laboratory scanning assignments and exams

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Laboratory scanning assignment and exam rubrics

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   To prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

   Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Prepare the patient for the sonographic examinations based upon the appropriate specialty.

4. Practice disinfection protocols and maintenance/safety of ultrasound equipment.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Laboratory scanning assignments and exams

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Laboratory scanning assignment and exam rubrics

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   Demonstrate how sonographic instruments work.