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DMS 227 - Advanced OB/GYN Ultrasound

Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Prerequisites: DMS 203 , DMS 210 , DMS 223C  
Co-requisites: DMS 228  and DMS 225C  

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 female pelvis and fetus. Ultrasound images representative of disease states are presented and correlated with examinations performed using diagnostic modalities such as Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).  Clinical features, laboratory data and the pathophysiology of pertinent diseases are presented. Technical information such as procedural and scanning techniques are discussed throughout the course. 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. Differentiate the signs, clinical symptoms and sonographic characteristics of benign from malignant neoplasms of the uterus.
  2. Assess the signs, symptoms and sonographic characteristics of pelvic inflammatory disease.
  3. Differentiate the signs, clinical symptoms and sonographic characteristics of benign from malignant neoplasms of the ovary.
  4.  Analyze the signs and symptoms of threatened abortion.
  5.  Assess the signs, symptoms and sonographic characteristics of ectopic pregnancy.
  6. Explain the development and function of the placenta.
  7. Identify placental abnormalities.
  8. Evaluate the clinical signs and sonographic characteristics of Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR).
  9. Differentiate the sonographic images of normal fetal structures from abnormal fetal structures in the following systems: central nervous, skeletal, gastrointestinal, cardiac and genitourinary.
Listed Topics
  1. Sonographic characteristics of benign/malignant uterine neoplasms
  2. Sonographic characteristics of benign/malignant ovarian neoplasms
  3. First-trimester complications
  4. Placenta
  5. IUGR
  6. Interventional procedures of pregnancy
  7. Fetal congenital anomalies and their sonographic characteristics
Reference Materials
Textbooks, library resources and journal articles located in the DMS lab.
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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