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Dec 21, 2024
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DMS 203 - Advanced Abdomen and Small Parts Ultrasound
Credits: 5
4 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: DMS 115C
Co-requisites: DMS 210 and DMS 223C
Description
In this course, students specializing in the general sonography tract build upon their knowledge of the abnormal ultrasound appearance of tissues, organs and systems of the abdominal cavity and small parts of the body. This course is divided into two learning modules. The first module is five weeks. It consists of lecture and discussion of the normal and abnormal ultrasound appearance of the thyroid, breast, scrotum and prostate. The second module is 10 weeks. It consists of lectures reviewing and discussing ultrasound-guided invasive procedures and pathological conditions of the abdominal organs. Ultrasound images representative of various diseases in abdominal organs and systems are presented and correlated with related diagnostic imaging. Relevant histological aspects of pathological conditions are discussed and correlated with their acoustical properties and ultrasound characteristics. Clinical features, laboratory values and the pathophysiology of pertinent diseases are presented. 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:
- Describe the clinical signs and symptoms related to pathology of the abdominal organs, thyroid, breast, parathyroid, scrotum and prostate.
- Assess the pertinent laboratory data relevant to pathological conditions in the abdominal organs, thyroid, parathyroid, breast, scrotum and prostate.
- Identify thyroid, scrotal and prostate pathology utilizing the clinical signs, symptoms and sonographic characteristics of the disease.
- Identify liver pathology utilizing the clinical signs, symptoms and sonographic characteristics of the disease.
- Describe sonographic invasive procedures and supplies that are required.
- Identify biliary pathology utilizing the clinical signs, symptoms and sonographic characteristics of the disease.
- Identify pancreatic pathology utilizing the clinical signs, symptoms and sonographic characteristics of the disease.
- Identify a renal transplant and renal pathology utilizing the clinical signs, symptoms and sonographic characteristics of the disease.
- Apply proper scanning techniques to image small parts of the body.
Listed Topics
- Thyroid disease
- Scrotal pathology
- Prostate disease
- Breast imaging
- Liver disease
- Elastography
- Biliary disease
- Pancreas pathology
- Renal disease
- Invasive procedures
Reference Materials
Textbooks, library resources, journals located in the DMS lab and lab equipment.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 04/12/2024
Last Reviewed: 04/12/2024
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