Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS)
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DMS 1001 Introduction to Sonography 2 Credits
Provides an overview of sonography for students interested in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with an introduction to pulse-echo imaging, general sonography, cardiac sonography, vascular technology and typical career opportunities.
Prerequisite(s): (ACT English with a score of 18 or SAT EVIDENCE-BASED READ/WRIT with a score of 470 or Exempt English with a score of 0090 or Exempt College Comp & Read-CCR with a score of 0090 or Accup Next Gen Writing with a score of 246 or ENG 090 with a minimum grade of S/C or ENG 0090 with a minimum grade of P/C or CCR 092 with a minimum grade of S/C or ENG 0092 with a minimum grade of P/C or CCR 093 with a minimum grade of S/C or ENG 0093 with a minimum grade of P/C or CCR 094 with a minimum grade of S/C or ENG 0094 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of P/C or ENG 0095 with a minimum grade of P/C or College Readiness Writing with a score of 100 or Prior College English with a score of 1021 or College Placement English with a score of 1021 or GED Language Arts with a score of 165 or ENG 121 with a minimum grade of C or ENG 1021 with a minimum grade of C or ENG 131 with a minimum grade of C or ENG 1031 with a minimum grade of C or ENG 122 with a minimum grade of C or ENG 1022 with a minimum grade of C or (LOEP Language Usage with a score of 119 and LOEP Reading Skills with a score of 119 and LOEP ESL WritePlacer with a score of 6) or ((ESL 0043 with a minimum grade of C or ESL 043 with a minimum grade of C) and (ESL 0053 with a minimum grade of C or ESL 053 with a minimum grade of C)) or ESL 0073 with a minimum grade of C) and (BIO 2101 with a minimum grade of C or BIO 201 with a minimum grade of C or Prior College Biology with a score of 2101 or College Placement Biology with a score of 2101)
DMS 2001 Ultrasound Physics I 2 Credits
Presents the theoretical and practical approach to understanding the fundamentals of ultrasound physics, instrumentation, image characteristics, artifacts, and bio-effects. The ergonomics of proper scanning techniques (setting up the cart, chair, and room properly to avoid musculoskeletal injury) will also be presented.
DMS 2002 Ultrasound Physics II 2 Credits
Covers a detailed study of ultrasound physics and the application within the clinical setting. Manipulation of technique controls, basic mathematical concepts, various Doppler modalities, equipment artifacts, QC/QA procedures, 3D fundamentals, and bio effects are covered. ~Note: The comprehensive final is in a registry review format.~
DMS 2080 Clinical Observation 0-12 Credits
Prepares the beginning ultrasound student for clinical internship under the direct supervision of a registered sonographer with a focus on introductory skills necessary for clinical internship to include instrumentation, scanning techniques and image evaluation. The student will spend seven hours per week at the clinical site for training in patient care and work efficiency in the clinical setting.
DMS 2081 Clinical Internship I 0-12 Credits
To be determined by the individual instructor. A Course Description will be developed for each course and documented within the course syllabus. Refer to the SFCC Style Guide for Course Description, Required Course Learning Outcome, and Topical Outline guidelines.
DMS 2082 Clinical Internship II 0-12 Credits
To be determined by the individual instructor. A Course Description will be developed for each course and documented within the course syllabus. Refer to the SFCC Style Guide for Course Description, Required Course Learning Outcome, and Topical Outline guidelines.
DMS 2083 Clinical Internship III 0-12 Credits
To be determined by the individual instructor. A Course Description will be developed for each course and documented within the course syllabus. Refer to the SFCC Style Guide for Course Description, Required Course Learning Outcome, and Topical Outline guidelines.
DMS 2089 Ultrasound Capstone 0-12 Credits
To be determined by the individual instructor. A Course Description will be developed for each course and documented within the course syllabus. Refer to the SFCC Style Guide for Course Description, Required Course Learning Outcome, and Topical Outline guidelines.
DMS 2100 Small Parts Ultrasound 2 Credits
Designed to teach specific knowledge of anatomy of the breast, thyroid, scrotum, prostate and the surrounding structures. The ability to identify pathology or to locate abnormalities is also an intricate part of the class.
DMS 2101 Abdominal Ultrasound I 2 Credits
Offers a systematic study of the abdomen to include the function and development of the major organ systems with correlation to sonographic imaging and the surrounding environment. The student will master the foundations of sectional anatomy and abdominal sonography.
DMS 2102 Abdominal Ultrasound II 2 Credits
Offers a systematic study of the gastrointestinal tract, pediatric abdomen, neonatal brain, and transplanted organs. The student will review the necessary sterile technique preceding invasive and intraoperative procedures and will learn the applications of contrast agents in ultrasound. Other imaging techniques will be discussed as well as the principles guiding the field of sonography. A mock registry examination will be administered to prepare the student for writing the national registry examination.
DMS 2111 General Ultrasound Scan Lab 3 Credits
Prepares the general sonography student for an ultrasound internship with an emphasis on abdominal, superficial structure, gynecological and obstetrical scanning. Ergonomics, applied instrumentation, image optimization, and history integration will be covered as well.
DMS 2201 OB/GYN Ultrasound I 2 Credits
Provides a systematic study of embryology to include development of the major organ systems, with correlation to sonographic imaging, at all stages of embryonic/fetal development and the surrounding environment and the ultimate mastery of the foundations of obstetric and gynecological sonography.
DMS 2202 OB/GYN Ultrasound II 2 Credits
Provides a systematic study of embryology to include development of the major organ systems, with correlation to sonographic imaging, at all stages of embryonic/fetal development and the surrounding environment and the ultimate mastery of the foundations of obstetric and gynecological sonography.
DMS 2400 Vascular Ultrasound 2 Credits
Covers basic positioning and scanning protocol of the vascular system. Review of the anatomy, hemodynamics and terminology unique to the vascular system with emphasis on the external carotid system, the upper and lower venous and arterial systems and the abdominal vasculature will be included.