Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMSO, DSVT, DSAE)

Course Descriptions

DMSO 1110: Introduction to Sonography

Credits 1 Lecture Hours 1 Lab Hours 1
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0910
An introduction to the profession of sonography and the role of the sonographer. Emphasis on medical terminology, ethical/legal aspects, written and verbal communication, and professional issues relating to registry, accreditation, professional organizations and history of the profession. 1 lecture hour and 1 lab hour per week.

Corequisites

DMSO 1441, DMSO 1302, DMSO 1266.

DMSO 1266: Practicum I

Credits 2 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
14
CIP
51.0910
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. 14 contact hours per week.

Corequisites

DMSO 1441, DMSO 1302, DMSO 1110.

DMSO 1267: Practicum III

Credits 2 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
18
CIP
51.0910
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. 18 contact hours per week.

Prerequisites

DSVT1103, DMSO 2305, DMSO 2243 DMSO 1366.

Corequisites

DMSO 2242, DMSO 2253.

DMSO 1302: Basic Ultrasound Physics

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 2
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0910
Basic acoustical physics and acoustical waves in human tissue. Emphasis on ultrasound transmission in soft tissues, attenuation of sound energy, parameters affecting sound transmission, and resolution of sound beams. 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week.

Corequisites

DMSO 1110, DMSO 1441, DMSO 1266.

DMSO 1366: Practicum II

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
24
CIP
51.0910
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. 24 contact hours per week.

Prerequisites

DMSO 1110, DMSO 1441, DMSO 1302, DMSO 1266.

Corequisites

DSVT 1103, DMSO 2305, DMSO 2243.

DMSO 1367: Practicum IV

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
24
CIP
51.0910
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. 24 contact hours per week.

Prerequisites

DMSO 1267, DMSO 2253, DMSO 2242.

Corequisites

DMSO 2253, DSVT 1300.

DMSO 1441: Abdominopelvic Sonography

Credits 4 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 4
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0910

Normal anatomy and physiology of the abdominal and pelvic cavities as related to scanning techniques, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. (3-4-0)

Prerequisites

Admission into Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Corequisites

DMSO 1110, DMSO 1302, DMSO 1266

DMSO 2253: Sonography of Superficial Structures

Credits 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 1
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0910
Detailed study of normal and pathological superficial structures as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. 2 lecture hours and 1 lab hour per week.

Prerequisites

DSVT 1103, DMSO 2305, DMSO 2243, DMSO 1366.

Corequisites

DMSO 2242, DMSO 1267.

DMSO 2305: Sonography of Obstetrics/Gynecology

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 4
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0910
Detailed study of the pelvis and obstetrics/gynecology as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. 2 lecture hours and 4 lab hours per week.

Prerequisites

DMSO 1110, DMSO 1441, DMSO 1302, DMSO 1266.

Corequisites

DSVT 1103, DMSO 2243, DMSO 1366.

DSAE 1340: Diagnostic Electrocardiography

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 4
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0910

Cardiac testing including the techniques and interpretation of patient physical assessment. Covers electrocardiography, stress testing, Holter monitoring, vital signs, and cardiovascular pharmacology. 3 lecture hours and 4 lab hours per week.

Corequisites

DSAE 1303, DSAE 2303, DSAE 2360.

DSAE 1440: Diagnostic Electrocardiography

Credits 4 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 4
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0910

Cardiac testing including the techniques and interpretation of patient physical assessment. Covers electrocardiography, stress testing, Holter monitoring, vital signs, and cardiovascular pharmacology. 3 lecture hours and 4 lab hours per week.

Corequisites

DSAE 1303, DSAE 2303, DSAE 2360.

DSAE 2303: Cardiovascular Concepts

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 4
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0910

Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system. Focuses on cardiac and vascular structural anatomy and relationships, electrical innervation, embryology, and hemodynamics of the heart and vascular system. Includes pathophysiology, etiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. 2 lecture hours and 4 hours lab per week.

Corequisites

DSAE 1440, DSAE 1303, DSAE 2360.

DSAE 2335: Advanced Echocardiography

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 2
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0910

Advanced echocardiographic procedures. Topics include stress echo, related diagnostic imaging, and related noninvasive cardiac testing. 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week.

Prerequisites

DSAE 1440, DSAE 2303, DSAE 1303, DSAE 2360.

Corequisites

DSAE 2404, DSAE 2461.

DSAE 2360: AE Practicum I

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
16
CIP
51.0910

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. 16 contact hours per week.

Corequisites

DSAE 1440, DSAE 2303, DSAE 1303.

DSAE 2404: Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology I

Credits 4 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 2
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0910

Adult acquired cardiac pathologies. Topics include cardiovascular pathophysiology, quantitative measurements, and the application of 2-D, M-Mode, and Doppler. Recognition of the sonographic appearances of cardiovascular disease is stressed. 3 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week.

Prerequisites

DSAE 1440, DSAE 2303, DSAE 1303, DSAE 2360.

Corequisites

DSAE 2335, DSAE 2461.

DSAE 2461: AE Practicum II

Credits 4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
24
CIP
51.0910

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. 16 contact hours per week. 24 contact hours per week.

Prerequisites

DSAE 1440, DSAE 2303, DSAE 1303, DSAE 2360.

Corequisites

DSAE 2404, DSAE 2335.

DSAE 2464: AE Practicum II

Credits 4 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
24
CIP
51.0910

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. 16 contact hours per week. 24 contact hours per week.

Prerequisites

DSAE 1440, DSAE 2303, DSAE 1303, DSAE 2360.

Corequisites

DSAE 2404, DSAE 2335.

DSVT 1300: Principles of Vascular Technology

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 4
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0910

Introduction to Non-invasive vascular technology modalities. Includes 2D imaging, Doppler, plethysmography, and segmental pressures. Emphasis on performing basic venous and arterial imaging and Non-imaging exams. 2 lecture hours and 4 lab hours per week.

Prerequisites

DMSO 1355, DMSO 1367. In lieu of prerequisites/corequisites, will accept RDMS, RVT, or RDCS.

DSVT 1364: Practicum V

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
24
CIP
51.0910

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. 24 contact hours per week.

Prerequisites

DSVT 1103, DSVT 1300.

Corequisites

DMSO 2130, DSVT 2335.

DSVT 2200: Vascular Technology Applications

Credits 2 Lecture Hours 4 Lab Hours 6
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0910

A study of advanced vascular concepts such as digital intraoperative, intravascular, abdominal vascular, graft surveillance, vascular interventions, and research. Emphasizes case studies, technical reporting and preliminary interpretation.

Prerequisites

Non-invasive vascular technology, including vascular anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on pathology.

Corequisites

DMSO 2242; DMSO 1267.

DSVT 2235: Advanced Vasular Technology

Credits 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0910

A study of advanced vascular concepts such as digital intraoperative, intravascular, abdominal vascular, graft surveillance, vascular interventions, and research. Emphasizes case studies, technical reporting and preliminary interpretation.

Corequisites

DMSO 2242; DMSO 1267.

DSVT 2335: Advanced Vascular Technology

Credits 3 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 2
Clinical Hours
0
CIP
51.0910

Non-invasive vascular concepts. Includes harmonics, contrast, power Doppler, digital intraoperative, intravascular, abdominal vascular, graft surveillance, vascular interventions, and research. Emphasizes extensive review of case studies, technical reporting, preliminary interpretation, and registry review. 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week.

Prerequisites

DSVT 1300, DMSO 1355, DMSO 1367.

Corequisites

DMSO 2130, DSVT 1364. For Vascular Certificate Coursework, in lieu of prerequisites/ corequisites,will accept RDMS, RVT, or RDCS.