DMS 107 - Introduction to Ultrasound Scanning

Credits: .5
Instructional Contact Hours: 1

Provides an introduction to sonographic imaging. Teaches basic operations of the ultrasound machine along with transducer orientation and imaging scan planes. DMS 107 grade will be the same as DMS 107L grade.

Prerequisite(s): Validation and successful clinical entry to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
Corequisite(s): DMS 100, DMS 105W, DMS 107L, DMS 108W
Lecture Hours: 7.5 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate the basic operations of the ultrasound machine and transducer orientation.
1. Identify the following controls on the ultrasound machine and know their function:
  1. On/Off Button
  2. Overall Gain
  3. TCG
  4. Print
  5. Depth Control
  6. Focal Zone
  7. Annotation
  8. Transducer Adjustments
  9. Calipers
  10. Zoom/Magnify
Demonstrate the ability to scan planes and body positions when scanning the abdomen/pelvis.
1. Recognize the main body planes when scanning.
2. Demonstrate the following scan positions:
  1. Supine
  2. Prone
  3. LLD
  4. RLD
  5. RPO
  6. LPO
  7. Trendelenberg
Demonstrate basic concepts to optimize image presentation.
1. Recognize under or over penetration and know how to adjust the image appropriately.
2. Demonstrate the ability to zoom or magnify an image.
3. Adjust the focal zone for the object being scanned.
4. Adjust depth appropriately for the object being scanned.
5. Demonstrate how toadjust contrast resolution.
6. List ideal transducer frequencies for the object being scanned.
7. Demonstrate how to take 2-dimensional measurement.
8. Differentiate between enhancement and shadowing.