DMSO  1167  Practicum 1 - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. 1 credit hour. (W)

 

DMSO  1201  Techniques of Medical Sonography
Scanning techniques. Includes scan protocols and procedures within the laboratory setting utilizing live scanning and/or simulated experience. Lab required. 2 credit hours. (W)

 

DMSO  1202  Basic Ultrasound Physics
Basic acoustical physics and acoustical waves in human tissue. Emphasis on ultrasound transmission in soft tissues, attenuation of sound energy, parameters affecting sound transmission, and resolution of sound beams. Lab required. 2 credit hours. (W)

 

DMSO  1210  Introduction to Sonography
An introduction to the profession of sonography and the role of the sonographer. Emphasis on medical terminology, ethical/legal aspects, written and verbal communication, and professional issues relating to registry, accreditation, professional organizations and history of the profession. 2 credit hours. (W)

 

DMSO  1266  Practicum 1 - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.  2 credit hours.  (W)

 

DMSO  1366  Practicum 3 - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

DMSO  1441  Abdominopelvic Sonography
Normal anatomy and physiology of the abdominal and pelvic cavities as related to scanning techniques, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Lab required. 4 credit hours. (W)

 

DMSO  1455  Sonographic Pathophysiology
Pathology and pathophysiology of the abdominal structures visualized with ultrasound. Includes abdomen and pelvis. Lab required. 4 credit hours. (W)

 

DMSO 1466  Practicum 2 - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. 4 credit hours. (W)

 

DMSO  2230  Advanced Ultrasound and Review
Knowledge, skills, and professional values within a legal and ethical framework addressing emerging technologies and professional development. 2 credit hours. (W)

 

DMSO  2243  Advanced Ultrasound Physics
Theory and application of ultrasound principles. Includes advances in ultrasound technology. Lab required.  Prerequisite: DMSO 1202.  2 credit hours.  (W)

 

DMSO  2253  Sonography of Superficial Structures
Detailed study of normal and pathological superficial structures as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Lab required. 2 credit hours. (W)

 

DMSO  2342  Sonography of High Risk Obstetrics
Maternal disease and fetal abnormalities. Includes scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

DMSO  2353  Sonography of Superficial Structures
Detailed study of normal and pathological superficial structures as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Lab required. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

DMSO  2405  Sonography of Obstetrics/Gynecology
Detailed study of the pelvis and obstetrics/gynecology as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Lab required. 4 credit hours. (W)