DMS 212 - Ultrasound Seminar II

Credits: 4
Instructional Contact Hours: 4

Discusses all aspects of sonographic imaging including scanning techniques and protocols, normal and abnormal sonographic patterns, pathologic and disease processes, and differential diagnosis. Includes preparation for the ARDMS certifying examinations.

Prerequisite(s): DMS 201, DMS 202, DMS 206W, and DMS 207 each with a “B” (3.0) minimum grade and LWA 206B and LWA 206C each with a “C” (2.0) minimum grade.
Corequisite(s): DMS 217
Lecture Hours: 60 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate complete understanding of ultrasound physics and instrumentation in preparation for the certifying examination.
1. Demonstrate competency in ultrasound physics and instrumentation by completing assignments and mock boards with the required score
Demonstrate complete understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology of abdominal and small parts organs and structures in preparation for the certifying examination.
1. Demonstrate competency in abdominal and small parts anatomy and pathology by completing assignments and mock boards with the required score
Demonstrate complete understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathology of pelvis structures in preparation for the certifying examination.
1. Demonstrate competency in pelvis anatomy and pathology by completing assignments and mock boards with the required score
Demonstrate complete understanding of anatomy and pathology of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester OB in preparation for the certifying examination.
1. Demonstrate competency in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester OB by completing assignments and mock board with the required score
Demonstrate skills in research analysis.
1. Demonstrate competency in extrapolating information on a particular subject and organizing it into informative oral and written presentation.
Demonstrate presentation skills.
1. Demonstrate basic communication and speech presentation skills
Demonstrate skills in image interpretation and case analysis.
1. Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate sonographic terms to describe pathology
2. Demonstrate the proper written method for documenting pathological findings
3. Demonstrate the ability to analyze a sonographic case to determine pathology differentials
4. Identify key pathology differentials based on patient clinical data and sonographic findings.