33 courses with the subject IMAG, 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.
IMAG 1500Cross-sectional Anatomy2
Students will explore human anatomy as seen in various anatomical and regional areas in the body, to include transverse, sagittal, and coronal planes. Students will identify the anatomy of the human head, thorax, spine, abdomen, pelvis and extremities. Students correlate cross-sectional images from various modalities and recognize normal anatomy, anatomic variants, and selected pathology.
Acceptance into Sonography or Cardiovascular (Formerly the Echocardiography) Program
Corequisite
Concurrent enrollment in IMAG 1500 .
IMAG 1505Intro to Sonography2
Students explore the field of Diagnostic Medical Sonography by examining the history of sonography and correlation of other imaging modalities. Students develop an understanding of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Code of Ethics pertaining to patient care and daily involvement with physicians, nurses, and other sonographers. Students learn to identify different behaviors and mental processes as they relate to the healthcare field.Course Fees: $550.00
Admission to the Sonography or Cardiovascular (formerly the Electrocardiography) program
IMAG 1506Intro to Sonography Lab1
Students will learn and explore the common terms and knobology used in the sonography field. During this lab students will develop connections and application of new diagnostic skills and expectations.
Students are introduced to physics and instrumentation relevant to diagnostic medical sonography. Students explore the components of the ultrasound machine system, sound beam properties, sound propagation in tissue and ultrasound transducers. While applying key concepts, students will develop a framework which will be built upon in IMAG 1515 Ultrasound Physics II.
Students apply Doppler Concepts and knowledge of hemodynamic principles to sonography. Students demonstrate quality assurance, quality control principles, and sonographic safety related to bioeffects. Students explore artifacts and image optimization beyond the scanning preset. While applying key concepts, students will continue to develop the framework initially build in in IMAG 1510 Ultrasound Physics I.Course Fees: $225.00
Students are introduced to the anatomy, pathology, and physiology of the non-gravid female pelvic organs and first-trimester pregnancy along with the proper scanning protocols of each pelvic organ and a first-trimester pregnancy. Specifically, the student learns and recognize normal echo-texture of anatomy and pathology as it relates to the following organs: uterus, ovaries, pelvic muscles, bladder, and development of a first-trimester pregnancy. The students explore the importance of sonographic image quality as it relates to the anatomy, pathology, and the development of the first-trimester fetus.Course Fees: $450.00
Students experience hands-on laboratory training with grayscale, color, and spectral Doppler imaging and continue to build their knowledge base for knobology. Students will demonstrate proper patient positioning, scanning techniques, and recognition of the normal and pathological findings of the female pelvis and first-trimester pregnancy. Students will receive instruction and supervision from a registered ob/gyn sonographer. Course Fees: $400.00
Students will be introduced to the anatomy, pathology, physiology and pathophysiology of the abdominal organs along with the proper scanning protocols of each organ. Students will identify and recognize normal echo-texture of anatomy and pathology as it relates to the following organs: pancreas, liver, biliary system, gallbladder, kidneys, and abdominal vasculature. Students will explore the importance of sonographic image quality as it relates to the anatomy and pathology.
Students experience hands-on laboratory training with grayscale, color, and spectral Doppler imaging, and continue to build on their knowledge base for knobology. Students will demonstrate proper patient positioning, scanning techniques, and recognition of normal and pathological findings of the abdominal organs including the liver, gallbladder, biliary system, pancreas, and urinary system. Students will receive instruction and supervision from a registered abdominal sonographer. Course Fees: $150.00
Students are introduced to the anatomy, pathology, physiology, and pathophysiology, along with the proper scanning protocols, of the venous system of the upper and lower extremities. Students identify and recognize normal pathological venous blood flow in the peripheral vascular system. Students explore the importance of sonographic image quality as it relates to anatomy and pathology and learn to compare and contrast the results with other diagnostic procedures.Course Fees: $50.00
Students experience hands-on laboratory training with grayscale, color and spectral Doppler imaging, hemodynamics, and build a stronger foundation for knobology. Students will gain the knowledge of proper patient positioning, scanning techniques, and recognition of normal and pathological venous waveforms. Students will perform ultrasounds of the peripheral venous vascular system and receive instruction and supervision from a registered vascular technologist. Course Fees: $100.00
A continuation of IMAG 1520 . Students will be introduced to the anatomy, pathology, and physiology and pathophysiology of the developing second and third-trimester pregnancy and post-pregnancy female pelvis along with proper scanning protocols. Students will learn to identify and recognize normal echo-texture of anatomy and pathology as it relates to the developing fetus. Students explore the importance of sonographic image quality as it relates to the anatomy, pathology, and development of a second and third-trimester fetus along with interventional procedures.
Students experience hands-on laboratory training with grayscale, color, and spectral Doppler imaging and become proficient with knobology. Students will demonstrate proper patient positioning, scanning techniques, and recognition of normal and pathological findings of a second and third-trimester pregnancy. Students will receive instruction and supervision from a registered ob/gyn sonographer. Course Fees: $400.00
Students will be introduce to the anatomy, pathology, physiology and pathophysiology of the superficial abdominal organs along with the proper scanning protocols of each organ. Students will identify and recognize normal echo-texture of anatomy and pathology as it relates to the following organs: thyroid, breast, male reproductive system, neonatal brain, and other superficial anatomical structures. Students will explore the importance of sonographic image quality as it relates to the anatomy and pathology and model proper sterile technique for invasive ultrasound procedures.
IMAG 1546Abdominal Sonography II / Small Parts Lab1
Students experience hands-on laboratory training with grayscale, color, and spectral Doppler imaging and become proficient with knobology. Students will demonstrate proper patient positioning, scanning techniques, and recognition of normal and pathological findings of the abdomen and superficial structures. Students will receive instruction and supervision from a registered abdominal sonographer. Course Fees: $100.00
Students examine the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular system along with the proper scanning protocols. Students identify standard form pathological arterial blood flow in the peripheral and cerebrovascular vascular system and recognize normal and pathological ankle-brachial indices. The student explores the importance of hemodynamics and sonographic image quality as it relates to the anatomy and pathology. Students compare and contrast the results with other diagnostic procedures. The student identifies therapeutic interventions and non-invasive testing-exams along with protocols.
Students actively demonstrate and experiment with the effects of technical factors, patient positioning, and recognition of normal and pathological arterial waveforms through laboratory experience. Students perform ultrasounds of the carotid arteries, ankle-brachial indices, and peripheral vascular systems.Course Fees: $150.00
Students are introduced to the cardiac embryology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, echocardiographic scanning protocols. Students explore the importance of sonographic imaging quality as it relates to the anatomy and pathology and learn to compare and contrast the results with other diagnostic procedures.
Completion of IMAG 1500 and IMAG 1505 or instructor consent with proof of RDMS, RVT, RVS, or ARRT (R) certification.
IMAG 1561Cardiac Sonography I Lab1
Through laboratory experience, students experiment with and actively demonstrate the effects of technical factors and patient positioning, while recognizing normal and pathological waveforms. Emphasis will be on proper scanning technique, transducer and image orientation, terminology, and system optimization. Students will perform cardiac ultrasound exams with an introduction to scanning protocols. The lab is supervised by a Registered Cardiac Sonographer.
Completion of IMAG 1500 and IMAG 1505 or instructor consent with proof of RDMS, RVT, RVS, or ARRT (R) certification.
IMAG 1565Cardiac Sonography II2
Students continue to build on knowledge for cardiac anatomy and physiology with emphasis on cardiac pathology and the echocardiographic manifestation. Students gain knowledge with proper scanning protocols and additional technical studies utilized in echocardiography. The student identifies therapeutic interventions and non-invasive testing-exams along with protocols.
In a laboratory setting, students will experiment with and demonstrate the effects of technical factors and patient positioning, while recognizing normal and pathological cardiac waveforms. Students perform an ultrasound of the adult cardiac system. The lab is supervised by a Registered Cardiac Sonographer.
This course provides clinical experience in a sonography department at a foundational level. Under supervision in the clinical setting, students demonstrate competency in clinical and patient skills as well as correlation of pathological processes and normal variants to ultrasound imaging. Utilizing correct sonography equipment settings and operations, students observe and perform ultrasound examinations of the abdomen, non-gravid and gravid female pelvis, small parts and vascular structures.Course Fees: $300.00
Completion of IMAG 1541 , IMAG 1546 , and IMAG 1551 .
IMAG 2515Sonography Clinical Experience II10
Students participate in the clinical experience building on skills acquired during the first semester of clinical. Under supervision, students demonstrate competency in clinical and patient skills as well as correlation of pathological processes and normal variants to ultrasound imaging. Utilizing correct sonography equipment settings and operations, students observe, perform and attempt ultrasound competencies of the abdomen, non-gravid and gravid female pelvis, small parts and vascular structures.
Students participate in the clinical experience building on skills acquired during previous clinical experience. With minimal supervision, students demonstrate competency in clinical and patient skills as well as correlation of pathological processes and normal variants to ultrasound imaging. Utilizing correct sonography equipment settings and operations, students perform and complete ultrasound competencies of the abdomen, non-gravid and gravid female pelvis, Small parts, and vascular structures.
Students prepare for successful completion of the Sonographic Principles and Instrumentations (SPI) registry for the Diagnsotic Medical Sonography programs allowing for national certification with the passing of additional speicalized certification.
Students prepare for successful completion of the Abdominal American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography national certifying examination by completing a comprehensive review of all prior courses in the sonography curriculum. Students develop and refine the analytical and test-taking skills necessary for passing the national certifying examination in Sonography. Students participate in online group activities, mock tests, and discussions to synthesize knowledge, attitudes, and skills in professional sonographic practice. Course Fees: $300.00
Students prepare for successful completion of the OB/GYN American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography national certifying examination by completing a comprehensive review of all prior courses in the sonography curriculum. Students develop and refine the analytical and test-taking skills necessary for passing the national certifying examination in Sonography. Students participate in online group activities, mock examinations, and discussions to synthesize knowledge, attitudes, and skills in professional sonographic practice. Course Fees: $800.00
Students prepare for successful completion of the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography national vascular certifying examination by completing a comprehensive review of all prior courses in the vascular sonography curriculum. Students develop and refine the analytical and test-taking skills necessary for passing the national certifying examination in vascular technology. Students will participate in group discussions, online activities, cases studies and mock board exams with faculty interaction to synthesize knowledge and skills in professional vascular sonographic practice.Course Fees: $250.00
Students prepare for successful completion of the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography National Adult Echo certifying examination by completing comprehensive review of all prior courses in the cardiac sonography curriculum. Students develop and refine the analytical test-taking skills necessary for passing the national certifying examination.
Students are placed at various sites that provide a clinical experience at a foundational level. Under supervision in the clinical setting, students demonstrate competency in clinical and patient skills as well as correlation of pathological processes and normal variants to ultrasound imaging. Utilizing correct sonography equipment settings and operations, students observe and assist with ultrasound examinations of the adult cardiac system. Students receive training, feedback, and supervision from a registered cardiac sonographer.
Completion of IMAG 1550 , IMAG 1551 , IMAG 1565 , and IMAG 1566 .
IMAG 2620Cardiovascular Clinical Experience II10
Students are placed at various sites to build upon skills acquired in the previous clinical experience, IMAG 2615. Under supervision, students demonstrate competency in clinical and patient skills as well as correlation of pathological processes and normal variants to ultrasound imaging. Utilizing correct sonography equipment settings and operations, students observe, perform and attempt ultrasound competencies of the adult cardiac system. Students receive training, feedback, and supervision from a registered cardiac sonographer.
Students are placed at various clinical settings to participate in the clinical experience building on skills acquired during previous clinical experience. With minimal supervision, students demonstrate competency in clinical and patient skills and the correlation of pathological processes and normal variants to ultrasound imaging. Students perform and complete ultrasound competencies of the adult cardiac system using correct sonography equipment settings and operations. Students receive training, feedback, and supervision from a registered cardiac sonographer.
