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DMSO 1110  Introduction to Sonography  1 Credit   (1 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course provides an introduction to the profession of sonography and the role of the sonographer. Emphasis is on medical terminology, ethical/legal aspects, written and verbal communication, and professional issues relating to registry, accreditation, professional organizations and history of the profession.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 7, Writing level 7
Course Type: Technical

DMSO 1166  Practicum I - Diagnostic Medical Sonography  1 Credit   (0 Lec, 7 Lab)  

This is a practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student.
Prerequisite(s): HPRS 1204, DMSO 1251, DMSO 1441, DMSO 1302
Course Type: Technical

DMSO 1251  Sonographic Sectional Anatomy  2 Credits   (2 Lec, 1 Lab)  

This course covers sectional anatomy of the male and female body. It includes anatomical relationships of organs, vascular structures, and body planes and quadrants.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Course Type: Technical

DMSO 1266  Practicum II - Diagnostic Medical Sonography  2 Credits   (0 Lec, 16 Lab)  

This is a practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student.
Prerequisite(s): DMSO 1166, DMSO 2253, DMSO 1342, DMSO 2405
Course Type: Technical

DMSO 1267  Practicum III - Diagnostic Medical Sonography  2 Credits   (0 Lec, 18 Lab)  

This course is a practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student.
Prerequisite(s): DMSO 1266, DMSO 1355, DMSO 2343
Course Type: Technical

DMSO 1302  Basic Ultrasound Physics  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 1 Lab)  

This course covers foundations of acoustical physics and acoustical waves in human tissue with emphasis on ultrasound transmission in soft tissues, attenuation of sound energy, parameters affecting sound transmission, and resolution of sound beams.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Course Type: Technical

DMSO 1342  Intermediate Ultrasound Physics  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 1 Lab)  

This course is a continuation of Basic Ultrasound Physics. Includes interaction of ultrasound with tissues, mechanics of ultrasound production and display, various transducer designs and construction, quality assurance, bioeffects, and image artifacts. May introduce methods of Doppler flow analysis.
Prerequisite(s): DMSO 1302, DMSO 1441, HPRS 1204, DMSO 1251
Course Type: Technical

DMSO 1355  Sonographic Pathophysiology  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 1 Lab)  

This course covers pathology and pathophysiology of the organs and structures visualized with ultrasound.
Prerequisite(s): DMSO 1166, DMSO 2253, DMSO 1342, DMSO 2405
Course Type: Technical

DMSO 1367  Practicum IV - Diagnostic Medical Sonography  3 Credits   (0 Lec, 24 Lab)  

This is a practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student.
Prerequisite(s): DMSO 1267, DMSO 2342, DMSO 2351, DMSO 2245
Course Type: Technical

DMSO 1441  Abdominopelvic Sonography  4 Credits   (3 Lec, 4 Lab)  

This course covers normal anatomy and physiology of the abdominal and pelvic cavities as related to scanning techniques, transducer selection, and scanning protocols.
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Course Type: Technical

DMSO 2230  Advanced Ultrasound and Review  2 Credits   (1 Lec, 4 Lab)  

This course provides Preparation for medical sonography credentialing exams. This course includes advanced medical sonography topics such as professional development and evolving sonographic applications and practices.
Prerequisite(s): DMSO 1267, DMSO 2342, DMSO 2351, DMSO 2245
Course Type: Technical

DMSO 2245  Advanced Sonography Practices  2 Credits   (2 Lec, 1 Lab)  

This course covers exploration of advanced sonographic procedures and emerging ultrasound applications.
Prerequisite(s): DMSO 1266, DMSO 1355, DMSO 2343
Course Type: Technical

DMSO 2253  Sonography of Superficial Structures  2 Credits   (2 Lec, 1 Lab)  

This course is a detailed study of normal and pathological superficial structures as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols.
Prerequisite(s): HPRS 1204, DMSO 1251, DMSO 1441, DMSO 1302
Course Type: Technical

DMSO 2342  Advanced Obstetric Sonography  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 1 Lab)  

Maternal disease, pregnancy complications, and fetal abnormalities. Includes scanning techniques and protocols, patient history, and laboratory data.
Prerequisite(s): DMSO 1266, DMSO 1355, DMSO 2343
Course Type: Technical

DMSO 2343  Advanced Ultrasound Physics  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 1 Lab)  

This course covers theory and application of ultrasound principles. Includes advances in ultrasound technology.
Prerequisite(s): DMSO 1166, DMSO 2253, DMSO 1342, DMSO 2405
Course Type: Technical

DMSO 2351  Doppler Physics  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 1 Lab)  

This course covers doppler and hemodynamic principles relating to cardiovascular imaging and testing.
Prerequisite(s): DMSO 1266, DMSO 1355 , DMSO 2343
Course Type: Technical

DMSO 2405  Sonography of Obstetrics/Gynecology  4 Credits   (3 Lec, 3 Lab)  

This course is a detailed study of the pelvis and obstetrics/gynecology as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols.
Prerequisite(s): HPRS 1204, DMSO 1251, DMSO 1441, DMSO 1302
Course Type: Technical