DMS 116W - Clinical Seminar I

Credits: 0.5
Instructional Contact Hours: 1

Provides a clinical overview of sonographic procedures of the abdomen, pelvis, fetus, and small parts. Emphasizes identification of normal anatomy and basic pathology.

Prerequisite(s): DMS 101W, DMS 103, DMS 104, and DMS 106W each with a minimum grade of “B” (3.0) and LW 206A with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0)
Corequisite(s): DMS 112, DMS 113, DMS 114, DMS 115, and DMS 117W
Lecture Hours: 7.5 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Identify normal and abnormal sonographic patterns.
1. Begin to gain proficiency in recognizing normal vs. abnormal sonographic patterns.
2. Determine the sonographic differential diagnosis when analyzing hard copy film.
3. Discuss patient history, clinical findings, normal and abnormal anatomy, differential diagnosis, and associated findings for each case presented.
Discuss methods to produce high quality diagnostic sonograms.
1. Discuss proper scanning techniques and protocols for each case presented.
2. Discuss patient history, clinical findings, normal and abnormal anatomy, differential diagnosis, and associated findings for each case presented.
3. Present orally and in writing assigned case studies.
4. Develop cognitive writing skills necessary to prepare case reports, articles, and abstracts relating to sonography.
5. Determine if an exam is of high quality and how to improve the quality if not.