Diagnostic Medical Sonography

This course is an introduction to the field of diagnostic sonography and the role of the sonographer. The importance of professionalism, ethical and legal issues including AIDS and written communications is stressed. Various types of sonographic procedures will be discussed with their applications to abdominal scanning. Various discussion groups and tours are an integral component of this course. Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and concurrent enrollment in SONO 121, 125.

This course is an introduction to basic vascular anatomy of the lower and upper extremities, abdomen, visceral organs and cerebral vasculature with emphasis on the physiology of these systems. An introduction to the concepts essential for the performance and interpretation of vascular exams is also included. Laboratory experience is required.

Transverse and sagittal cross-sectional anatomy of the human body is compared to the tomographic images obtained by ultrasound, magnetic resonance (MR) and computed tonography (CT). Emphasis is placed on gross human anatomy as sliced into tomographic planes and the tissue characteristics that create image variations. Laboratory experience is provided. Prerequisite: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program and concurrent enrollment in SONO 111, 125.

This course introduces students to the basic vascular procedures used to assess the lower and upper extremities, abdomen, visceral organs and cerebral vasculature with emphasis on the ultrasonic examinations of these systems. Instrumentation commonly used in the vascular laboratory is also presented. Laboratory experiences are required. Prerequisite: Admission to the program and concurrent enrollment in SONO 135.

A survey of basic fetal and adult cardiac sonography with an emphasis on normal cardiac development, normal anatomy, congenital defects, and acquired heart disease states. Standard sonographic imaging techniques of fetal and adult cardiac structures, instrumentation and examination protocols will be reviewed. Laboratory experience is required. Prerequisite: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and concurrent enrollment in SONO 141.

This course emphasizes ultrasound physics, the physics of waves, sound transmission, attenuation, pulse wave principles, transducer and ultrasound systems operations. Prerequisite: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program and concurrent enrollment in SONO 111, 121.

This course is an investigation of the application for ultrasound in the abdomen, small parts and intraoperative. The pathophysiology of the abdomen, small parts and intraoperative applications is discussed. Emphasis is on the technique and image assessment. Both normal and abnormal anatomy is identified. Laboratory experience is provided. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in SONO 135.

Students study the process of disease development in the various organs of peritoneal and retroperitoneal cavities. Infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic conditions of each organ/gland are explored.

This is a continuation of the concepts introduced in SONO 125. Ultrasound physics with emphasis on the Doppler techniques, artifacts, and utilizing instrumentation to investigate the principles of Doppler technique and artifacts. Prerequisite: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program and concurrent enrollment in SONO 131.

Ultrasonic procedures and techniques utilized within the OB/GYN specialty are discussed. Scanning techniques, pathology and ethical issues are also included. Laboratory experience is provided using ultrasound simulation to develop normal and abnormal anatomy identification. Prerequisite: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and concurrent enrollment in SONO 131.

Applications of ultrasound in the assessment of normal structures and pathology found within the areas of neck, thyroid, prostate, scrotum, breast and musculoskeletal structures. Emphasis is placed on the sonographic identification of anatomy and pathophysiology using sonographic techniques. Laboratory experience is provided and required.

Students are introduced to the clinical environment by spending four weeks in the clinical setting under the direction of a staff sonographer. Weekly clinical seminars are conducted with faculty. A clinical consciousness is developed with emphasis on professionalism, clinical rapport, medical ethics and patient care. Prerequisite: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and concurrent enrollment in SONO 142.

Students study the disease process in the female reproductive system, abnormal maternal conditional associated with pregnancy and abnormal fetal development. Infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic conditions of female pelvis, maternal syndromes, and abnormal fetal development are explored.

Advanced applications of ultrasound in the assessment of pathophysiology found within the abdominal scan, small parts and intraoperative scans, and OB/GYN scans are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the identification of anatomy and physiology as identified in the abnormal situation using ultrasound.

This course provides hands-on experience in the hospital and clinical environment. Emphasis is placed on the development of clinical techniques in the use of current ultrasound instrumentation in the evaluation of an acquired disease. Students then apply the principles of medical legal ethics and professionalism to the patient, physicians and other members of the health team. Clinical case reports are required. Prerequisite: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program concurrent enrollment in SONO 251.

This course provides hand-on experience in the hospital and clinical environment. Emphasis is placed on the development of clinical techniques in the use of current ultrasound instrumentation in the evaluation of an acquired disease. Students then apply the principles of medical legal ethics and professionalism to the patient, physicians and other members of the health team. Clinical case reports are required. Prerequisite: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

This course is a continuation of SONO 263. This course is a full-time clinical internship and is completed in an affiliated local or out-of-town hospital, clinic or physician’s office. Emphasis of this course is on the clinical skills necessary for the performance of and evaluation of the various sonography procedures. Written reports, review of current literature and attendance at conferences is required. Prerequisite: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.