Medical Imaging (DMSO)
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.
DMSO 1166 Practicum I - Diagnostic Medical Sonography 1 Credit (0 Lec, 7 Lab)
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.
DMSO 1266 Practicum II - Diagnostic Medical Sonography 2 Credits (0 Lec, 16 Lab)
DMSO 1267 Practicum III - Diagnostic Medical Sonography 2 Credits (0 Lec, 18 Lab)
DMSO 1302 Basic Ultrasound Physics 3 Credits (3 Lec, 1 Lab)
This course covers basic acoustical physics and acoustical waves in human tissue. This covers ultrasound transmission in soft tissues, attenuation of sound energy, parameters affecting sound transmission, and resolution of sound beams.
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.
DMSO 1355 Sonographic Pathophysiology 3 Credits (3 Lec, 1 Lab)
DMSO 1367 Practicum IV - Diagnostic Medical Sonography 3 Credits (0 Lec, 24 Lab)
DMSO 1441 Abdominopelvic Sonography 4 Credits (3 Lec, 4 Lab)
DMSO 2230 Advanced Ultrasound and Review 2 Credits (1 Lec, 4 Lab)
DMSO 2245 Advanced Sonography Practices 2 Credits (2 Lec, 0 Lab)
DMSO 2253 Sonography of Superficial Structures 2 Credits (2 Lec, 1 Lab)
DMSO 2342 Sonography of High Risk Obstetrics 3 Credits (3 Lec, 1 Lab)
DMSO 2343 Advanced Ultrasound Physics 3 Credits (3 Lec, 0 Lab)
DMSO 2405 Sonography of Obstetrics/Gynecology 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)