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DMS 210 - Ultrasound Instrumention and Quality Control


Credits: 3
2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

Prerequisites: PHY 127 , DMS 115C , DMS 116C , DMS 137C  
Co-requisites: DMS 203 , DMS 204 , DMS 207 , DMS 223C , DMS 224C  and DMS 235C  

Description
This is a course which combines theory and practice in ultrasound instrumentation and quality control. Topics include functions of the components of processing, scan converter displays, image and display techniques, film and methods of permanent image recording, ultrasound transducers, operating standards, equipment calibration, resolution, gray scale photography and film critique. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Locate and identify sensitivity controls.
  2. Identify the components of real time scanners and explain their contribution to the ultrasound unit’s operation.
  3. Comprehend the Doppler Principle Theory and the proper application.
  4. Identify proper Doppler modality selection and its application towards diagnostic ultrasound.
  5. Employ multiple scanning modalities to relate the complementary information that can be obtained.
  6. Scrutinize ultrasound images to evaluate for image artifacts.
  7. Assess the potential for bioeffects of the use ultrasound, if adequate safety practices are not followed.
Listed Topics
  1. Applications for the use of ultrasound test objects
  2. The location and application of ultrasound unit sensitivity controls
  3. The physics associated with the ultrasound unit sensitivity controls
  4. The pitfalls associated with artifacts in ultrasound imaging
  5. The potential for bioeffects in ultrasound imaging
Reference Materials
Textbooks , MO disk and lab equipment.
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 5/18/2009
Last Reviewed: 2/14/2019


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