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DMS 225C - Ultrasound Clinical 4/Abdomen-OB/GYN


Credits: 6
360 Practicum Hours

Prerequisites: DMS 203 , DMS 210 , DMS 223C  
Co-requisites: DMS 228 , DMS 227  

Description
The course will offer the student an opportunity to refine skills in scanning, interpretation of the sonogram and recognize normal anatomical variations and pathology. The student will be able to gather pertinent clinical data in order to understand the total medical picture of the patient prior to the ultrasound examination. The student will become familiar with portable, surgical, and special sonographic procedures, will assist in these areas and will be encouraged to seek additional experience in carotid Doppler and peripheral vascular Doppler examinations. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Apply appropriate scanning technique to demonstrate and recognize sonographic pathological conditions of the abdominal and pelvic regions as well as the fetus.
  2. Elicit pertinent data from patient interview in order to complete the total medical and clinical picture.
  3. Gather pertinent clinical data from chart, x-ray reports, laboratory reports and other related areas in order to understand the total medical picture prior to the ultrasound examination.
  4. Associate clinical signs and symptoms with sonographic images of abnormal structures of the abdomen, female pelvis and fetus.
  5. Scan and progress the examination independent of clinical instructor.
  6. Scan and progress the examination using correct protocols.
  7. Scan and complete the examination within the expected time.
Listed Topics
  1. Scanning techniques during special procedures
  2. Scanning techniques during portables
  3. Sonographic characteristics of pathology of the abdominal organs
  4. Sonographic characteristics of pathology of the fetus
  5. Sonographic characteristics of pathology of the female pelvic structures
Reference Materials
Textbooks, library resources, journals and student clinical manual.
Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 5/18/2009
Last Reviewed: 2/14/2019


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