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Dec 30, 2024
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DMS 210 - Ultrasound Instrumentation and Quality Control
Credits: 3
2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: PHY 127 , DMS 115C , DMS 116C , DMS 137C
Co-requisites: See program requirements for second fall semester according to specialty.
Description
In this course, students build upon prior physics and ultrasound coursework to advance their knowledge of ultrasound instrumentation and quality control. Students explore valuable information regarding the components of ultrasound systems and how they integrate. Technical principles and hands-on experience provide insights into using control functions and how they impact diagnostic quality. Propagation of sound waves through tissues, transducer technology, principles of pulse echo imaging, hemodynamics, instrumentation components, artifacts and assuring precision and safety are covered. This course allows students to enhance comprehension of ultrasound technology beyond basic scanning skills.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe the components and functions of real-time scanners and their contribution to ultrasound unit operation.
- Describe sound waves, propagation of ultrasound through tissue, reflection, refraction and scattering.
- Assess the characteristics, advantages and limitations of various transducer technologies.
- Discuss the basic features of medical sonographic equipment, including operator controls and image processing.
- Describe the role of advanced scanning features, including harmonics, coded excitation, compounding and elastography.
- Explain the Doppler Principle Theory and what the effects are on the final image.
- Explain how Continuous wave, Pulse wave, Color and Power Doppler imaging is achieved.
- Identify proper Continuous wave, Pulse wave, Color, and Power Doppler modality selection and its application towards diagnostic ultrasound.
- Explain image artifacts, their effects on imaging and techniques to minimize or eliminate their impact.
- Describe the bioeffects in diagnostic medical ultrasound on human tissue and how they relate to patient safety.
- Describe the principles of tissue harmonics, harmonic imaging and its benefits to ultrasound imaging.
- Describe the importance of performance, safety and output measurements and standards.
Listed Topics
- Propagation of acoustic waves through tissues
- Sonographic transducers and sound beams
- Principles of pulse echo imaging
- Hemodynamics and Doppler imaging
- Sonographic instrumentation
- Artifacts
- Quality assurance/quality control of sonographic instruments
- Bioeffects and safety
Reference Materials
Textbooks, library resources, journals, videos 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: - Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
- Technological Competence
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 04/12/2024
Last Reviewed: 04/12/2024
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