Medical Imaging (DMSO)

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.

This is a practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student.

This course covers sectional anatomy of the male and female body. It includes anatomical relationships of organs, vascular structures, and body planes and quadrants.

This is a practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student.

This course is a practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student.

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.

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.

The course covers pathology and pathophysiology of the abdominal structures visualized with ultrasound. Includes abdomen, pelvis, and superficial structures.

This is a practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student.

This course covers normal anatomy and physiology of the abdominal and pelvic cavities as related to scanning techniques, transducer selection, and scanning protocols.

This course provides knowledge, skills, and professional values within a legal and ethical framework addressing emerging technologies and professional development.

This course covers exploration of advanced sonographic procedures and emerging ultrasound applications.

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.

This course covers maternal disease and fetal abnormalities. Includes scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols.

This course covers theory and application of ultrasound principles. Includes advances in ultrasound technology.

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.