29 courses with the subject DMS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
DMS 1210LAbdominal Sonography I Lab
This introductory hands-on scan laboratory course provides the student with the opportunity to learn basic principles and protocols of scanning techniques. The course will address patient preparation, knobology, scanning technique and protocol for imaging the abdominal organs and vasculature. Emphasis is placed on normal sonographic appearance of the abdominal organs and vasculature. Students will learn to image the hepatobiliary system, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, aorta, and inferior vena cava. Image critique will be provided throughout the course. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No No BIO 1170 Prerequisite Course(s) for this PHY 1130
This introductory course will demonstrate concepts of sonographic imaging of the abdomen with a focus on relational anatomy of the abdominal organs. Emphasis is placed on normal sonographic appearance of the abdominal organs and vasculature, and clinical and laboratory findings specific to each organ system. Anatomy, anatomic variants, and sonographic appearance and assessment of the hepatobiliary system, pancreas, spleen, aorta, inferior vena cava and kidneys will be explored. Didactic lectures may be complemented by instructor directed “hands-on” scanning in the scan lab. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: Yes No BIO 1170 Prerequisite Course(s) for this PHY 1130
DMS 1220LObstetric and Gynecologic Sonography I Lab
This course is designed to complement the DMS 1220 Obstetric and Gynecologic Sonography I course. The student will be introduced to imaging techniques of the female reproductive system in the scan laboratory. In this course the student will learn patient preparation, scanning technique, and protocols for performing gynecologic and obstetric exams. Appropriate use of transabdominal and transvaginal transducers will be addressed. Deliberate practice will include scanning female reproductive organs, as well as identification of anatomic relationships to other structures in the pelvis. Normal and abnormal findings will be discussed in correlation with relevant images. Congenital anomalies of the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries will be reviewed. Sonographic evaluation of normal first, second and third trimester pregnancies will be introduced. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No No BIO 1170 Prerequisite Course(s) for this PHY 1130
This course introduces the student to gynecologic and obstetric sonography. Identification of anatomy, anatomic variants, and physiology of the female pelvis will be discussed, as well as scanning techniques and protocols for performing gynecologic and obstetric exams. Advantages and disadvantages of transabdominal and transvaginal scanning techniques will be addressed. Sonographic appearance of the female reproductive system throughout the life cycle will be reviewed. The effects of the menstrual cycle on the endometrium will be identified. This course will introduce the learner to normal and abnormal embryonic and fetal anatomic structures seen during the first, second, and third trimesters of pregnancy. Sonographic appearance of fetal anatomy and dating techniques with biometry will be introduced. The fetal anatomy scan will be addressed. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: Yes No BIO 1170 Prerequisite Course(s) for this PHY 1130
This course provides an overview of the basic concepts and principles of ultrasound physics including the theory of soundwaves, acoustic energy, impedance, how sound travels through various media, and image production. The student will learn about principles of piezoelectricity, ultrasound transducer construction, operation, and knobology. They will learn how to master instrumentation of the ultrasound equipment and how to identify and reduce incidence of image artifacts. Concepts of Doppler principles, color, spectral analysis and its application to hemodynamics and perfusion will be introduced. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography- Cardiac/Vascular
Abdominal Sonography II addresses physiology, pathophysiology, and sonographic features identified in diseased states. Ultrasound studies of the abdominal structures will be reviewed in the context of disease. Pediatric sonography will be introduced, and cases specific to that population will be discussed. Students will review sonographic imaging of various disease states and critically evaluate them using sonographic criteria of “SSALT” – size, shape, acoustic characteristics, location and transonicity. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No Prerequisite for this course: DMS 1211
This “hands-on” laboratory course is designed to emphasize recognizing pathologic changes identified on ultrasound scans of the abdominal organs including the liver, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, and vasculature. Students will review concepts of various disease states and critically evaluate them using the sonographic criteria of “SSALT” – size, shape, acoustic characteristics, location and transonicity. Image critique will be provided throughout the course. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No Prerequisite for this course: DMS 1210L
DMS 1330Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation II
This course is the second in a series of Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation. This course reinforces concepts of image production and optimization on an ultrasound system. Advanced application of ultrasound theory and instrumentation as pertains to vascular hemodynamic assessment is expounded upon including optimization of color-flow r, pw, cw, power doppler settings, PRF, velocity scale and wall filters. Applications of harmonics and expansion of discussion of acoustic artifacts is reviewed. Emerging technologies in imaging are discussed. Students should gain a comprehensive knowledge of how this imaging modality affects clinical operation, including bioeffects, quality assurance, and PAC systems for storing and archiving images. Emphasis will be placed on preparing students to pass the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) Examination of the ARDMS. Review of examination content outline and mock examinations are provided. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No Prerequisite for this course: DMS 1230
DMS 1420LObstetric and Gynecologic Sonography II Lab
This hands-on laboratory scanning course is designed to complement the DMS 1421 Obstetric and Gynecologic Sonography II course. The student will focus on acquiring advanced level scanning techniques. The student will identify abnormal sonographic patterns of the uterus and adnexa and correlate findings with patient history and lab values. Normal and abnormal second and third trimester sonography will be addressed including fetal number, fetal position, placental grade, and location. Students will refine image acquisition skills and practice performing a complete anatomy scan. Accurate assessment of gestational age using fetal biometry techniques will be reviewed. Complications of pregnancy will also be discussed. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No Prerequisite for this course: DMS 1330 None 65
This course is the second in the series of the obstetrics & gynecology curriculum. Pathologies of the uterus and adnexa and sonographic appearance are addressed. Sonographic technique and evaluation of reproductive techniques, interventional and advanced ob-gyn procedures are introduced. Standard guidelines for the obstetric examination will be reviewed in context of screening for congenital anomalies that may be detected by sonography. The effects of maternal disease on pregnancy are discussed. Anomalies and fetal syndromes that affect the head, neck, spine, heart, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities are explored. Complications of pregnancy including IUGR, genetic syndromes, fetal disorders, multiple gestations, and placental abnormalities are reviewed. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No DMS 1221 DMS 1221 Prerequisite for this course: DMS 1330
This course is designed to provide the student with a foundation for scanning skills in Abdominal, Obstetric and Gynecologic, Echocardiography or Vascular ultrasound, in the clinical setting. The clinical site may be a laboratory in a hospital, outpatient imaging center, or a private office setting. Students will receive guidance regarding professionalism and conduct expected at a clinical site. This course may serve as a first or second exposure to a specialty in a clinical setting. The student will learn to perform basic and/or more advanced sonographic examination protocols, as relevant to their level of experience. The student will identify and scan anatomic structures in the body, hone their scanning skills, and complete clinical competencies as applicable. The goal of this course is to prepare introductory-level sonographers, echocardiographers, or vascular technologists in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No Prerequisite for this course: DMS 1330
This course is designed to focus on the components of quality assurance, continued quality improvement, leadership, and operational issues found in the Ultrasound clinical environment. The role of the various ultrasound and health care team members in continuous quality improvement, quality control, process improvement, operational and leadership issues, will be discussed, as well as the legal and regulatory implications for maintaining compliance with required agencies. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No Prerequisite for this course: ENG 1001 67
Echocardiography is an imaging technique that uses ultrasound technology to image the heart, its chambers, walls, and valves. An echocardiogram can demonstrate the anatomy and function of the heart and is used to aid in diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. This course is designed to provide the student with a foundation for understanding clinical echocardiography of the adult heart. Normal cardiac anatomy and physiology will be reviewed. The student will learn to identify the elements of a normal echocardiogram, including scanning technique, instrumentation, standard echocardiographic views of the heart, m-mode, color, cw, pw, and tissue. Doppler Systolic and diastolic function will be addressed, and valvular disease introduced. Students will learn how cardiac function is evaluated and demonstrated via echocardiography. Lecture time may be complemented with instructor directed “hands-on” scanning in the student scan laboratory. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No Yes BIO 1170 PHY 1130 Prerequisite for this course: None MAT 1320 BIO 1210 68
This course focuses on the study of cerebrovascular, peripheral arterial, and peripheral venous sonography. Anatomy and pathology of the carotid system and Circle of Willis will be reviewed. Spectral tracings for normal and abnormal findings will be reviewed. Concepts of vascular hemodynamics will be addressed. Mechanisms of vascular disease, pathophysiology, and patient indications will be introduced. Normal and abnormal conditions will be discussed in correlation with appropriate screening techniques. Physiologic vascular testing techniques of the arterial system will be introduced. Didactic lectures may be complemented by instructor directed “hands-on” scanning in the scan laboratory. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No Yes BIO 1170 PHY 1130 Prerequisite for this course: None MAT 1320 BIO 1210 69
This hands-on laboratory course provides the student with the opportunity to learn about Duplex Ultrasound, and how to sonographically interrogate the extra-cranial circulation of the brain, including the carotid arteries. This course will also address scanning arterial and venous circulation of the lower extremities. Normal and abnormal findings will be discussed in correlation with relevant images. The student will be introduced to physiologic vascular testing principles and techniques. Image critique will be provided throughout the course. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No No BIO 1170 PHY 1130 Prerequisite for this course: None MAT 1320 BIO 1210
This course is the third clinical experience course in the curriculum, designed to provide the student with opportunity to refine their scanning skills in Abdomen, Obstetric and Gynecologic, Echocardiography or Vascular ultrasound. Students will focus on completing clinical objectives, case logs, and competencies building on their experience achieved in prior clinical courses. The clinical site may be a laboratory in a hospital, outpatient imaging center, or a private office setting. Students are expected to act with professionalism and follow the SDMS code of conduct. The student will be able to identify anatomic and relational structures, differentiate between normal and abnormal disease processes, learn how to optimize knobology to produce diagnostic quality images, and work on completing full protocols in a timely fashion. Students should be able to operate ultrasound equipment with relative ease, interact professionally as a member of the health care team, and perform basic scans with minimal supervision. The goal of this course is to prepare minimum entry-level sonographers, echocardiographers, or vascular technologists in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No Prerequisite for this course: ENG 1001
This course is the fourth and final clinical experience course in the curriculum designed to provide the student with the opportunity to perfect their scanning skills in Abdominal, Obstetric and Gynecologic, Echocardiography or Vascular ultrasound, in the clinical setting. The clinical site may be a laboratory in a hospital, outpatient imaging center and /or private office setting. Students will focus on completing all outstanding competencies and should be able to perform complete sonographic examinations independently by the end of the course. Students are expected to act with professionalism and follow the SDMS code of conduct. The student will be able to identify anatomic and relational structures, differentiate between normal and abnormal disease processes, produce diagnostic quality images, and work on completing full protocols in a timely fashion. Students will be able to operate ultrasound equipment with ease, interact professionally as a member of the health care team, and perform basic scans with minimal supervision. The goal of this course is to prepare competent introductory-level sonographers, echocardiographers, or vascular technologists in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No Prerequisite for this course: None
This course is designed to educate the student about the components of a case study in ultrasound. The goal of a case study is to accurately describe and present the patient history, signs, symptoms, any relevant lab findings and prior imaging, in correlation with the patient’s ultrasound examination findings. Students will learn to critically analyze anatomic variants, normal, and abnormal sonographic findings. Components of a case study will include but not be limited to patient history, patient chart information, relevant lab tests, imaging exams, and any surgical history. Incidence, etiology and pathogenesis of disease, including sonographic appearance and prognosis will be highlighted. Case studies that the student presents will enable the student to connect didactic knowledge with clinical presentation. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No Prerequisite for this course: None
This course focuses on echocardiography of the adult heart. The student will review the elements of a normal echocardiogram, as it applies to imaging patients with heart disease. Diseases of the Aorta, cardiomyopathies, cardiac masses, and tumors will be addressed. Application of qualitative and quantitative analysis in the context of imaging the diseased heart will be reviewed. Scanning protocol modification in context of pathologies will be identified. Advanced level image acquisition will be introduced. Lecture time may be complemented with instructor directed “hands-on” scanning in the scan laboratory. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No No Prerequisite for this course: DMS 1570 70
This hands-on laboratory course is designed to complement the DMS 1770 Echocardiography II course. It provides additional instructional opportunity to apply physical principles for advanced level scanning of the adult heart. A review of normal anatomy and physiology of the heart will be provided. The student will demonstrate all elements of an echocardiogram, including standard echocardiographic views of the heart chambers, valves, muscles and the surrounding great vessels. The adult echocardiogram protocol will be performed, and discussion about, protocol modification in the presence of cardiac pathology will be addressed. All modes of cardiac scanning, including M- Mode, color flow Doppler, power Doppler and continuous wave Doppler will be applied. Image critique will be provided throughout the course. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No Prerequisite for this course: DMS 1570L
This course focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the abdomino-pelvic vasculature and use of ultrasound to interrogate the vessels. Abdominopelvic and lower extremity vascular pathology will be addressed. Arterial and venous peripheral circulation will be reviewed. Sonographic assessment of the arterial and venous duplex examinations will be discussed. Normal and abnormal conditions will be explored in correlation with sonographic and physical findings. Didactic lectures may be complemented by instructor directed “hands-on” scanning in the scan laboratory. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No DMS 1580 Prerequisite for this course: N/A DMS 1330
This “hands-on” scan laboratory course provides the student with the opportunity to learn to apply principles of duplex ultrasound to sonographically evaluate the upper extremities and abdominal vasculature. The course will address scanning protocols of the arterial and venous circulation of the upper and lower extremities, as well as abdominal vasculature. Normal and abnormal findings will be discussed in correlation with relevant images. Image critique will be provided throughout the course. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No Prerequisite for this course: None DMS 1330 71
This course prepares the student to take the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) examination in the Abdomen, OB/GYN, Echocardiography, or Vascular specialties. Practice mock exams will be provided. The role of professional organizations, medical journals, continuing education, interviewing skills and ergonomics at the workplace are also discussed in preparation for entering the profession of sonography. Progression/Prerequisite Abdominal Sonography-Extended Cardiac/Vascular & OB/GYN Progression Course: No DMS 1211 DMS 1570 DMS 1221 DMS 1580 Prerequisite for this course: DMS 1310 DMS 1770 DMS 1421 DMS 1780 DMS 1440 DMS 1470 Career Development Workshop Series The Career Development Workshop series is designed to provide students with instruction and assistance with building their resumes, cover letters, and thank you letters; as well as creating a LinkedIn profile, obtaining professional references, and creating a job search portfolio. Students will learn about the interview process and develop interviewing skills and strategies. Students may be provided with the opportunity to attend a mock interview or job fair. The Career Development Workshop series is a co-curricular graduation requirement for students enrolled in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Students must successfully complete the career development workshops offered during their program. Completion of the workshops will be documented in the student’s academic records and noted as Pass/Fail grade. Students who fail to successfully complete these workshops will fail to meet their program's graduation requirements and will not be approved for graduation until the requirement is met.
