DMS - Diagnostic Med Sonography

This course is a study of fundamental principles of acoustic physics including sound waves, sound wave propagation, sound wave interactions, image production, ultrasound transducers, transducer arrays, transducer operation, imaging modes, and biological effects.

This course studies sonographic imaging methods of the female pelvis, the fetus and the gravid uterus, emphasizing anatomy, physiology, pathology, and embryology.

This course is a study of cross-sectional and sagittal anatomy of the abdomen along with basic scanning techniques.

This course is a study of the anatomy of the blood vessels with emphasis on normal sonographic appearance.

This course is an advanced study of machine instrumentation, including display modes, components of an ultrasound system, quality control, an introduction to Doppler, the biological effects of ultrasound, artifacts, and future trends.

This course is a study of the less common but significant pathological conditions of the abdominal organs and systems, advanced disease processes, differential diagnosis associated with these pathologies, and advanced scanning methods.

This course is an advanced study of the gynecological pathologic processes, including fetal anomalies/abnormalities and advanced fetal gestational age testing.

This course is a detailed study of the abdomen, superficial structures and neurosonography with emphasis on the anatomy, physiology, and pathological conditions seen with sonographic imaging.

This course is an introduction to sonographic evaluation of the blood vessels to include types of studies performed and basic scanning techniques for peripheral vascular ultrasound.

This course is a supervised clinical experience and practice designed to continue the student's development of vascular ultrasound scanning skills and techniques.

This course is an introduction to the diagnostic ultrasound department, including initial examination performances, machine operation, and administrative/record keeping procedures.

This course is a supervised clinical experience and practice designed to introduce the student to the Diagnostic Ultrasound Department.

This course is supervised clinical experience and practice designed to continue and advance the student's ultrasound scanning skills and techniques.

This course is supervised clinical experience and practice designed to continue and advance the student’s ultrasound scanning skills and techniques. This clinical course also provides an opportunity for students to explore advancements in sonography.

This course is an in-depth review of ultrasound physics, anatomy, physiology, and pathology and provides test preparation for the national certification exams. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of clinical tests and scanning techniques relative to the development of a differential diagnosis.