An introduction to the fundamentals and characteristics of physics principles applied in the use of diagnostic medical sonography. Basic theories of physics principles and instrumentation are discussed and reviewed with an emphasis on clinical application.

Semester Availability (Subject to Change): Fall

PREREQUISITE: Formal acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

HOURS:30 lecture hours per semester

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (2)

The first of a multi-course sequence that will include the female pelvis, both normal anatomy, physiology, and pathology; as well as early and late obstetrics in normal and abnormal development, anomalies, and management of maternal and fetal concerns, from the sonographic assessment perspective.

PREREQUISITE: Formal acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

HOURS:30 lecture and 30 laboratory hours per semester

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (3)

The first of a multi-course sequence that will include the abdominal organs, both normal anatomy, physiology, and pathology; as well as specified superficial structures in normal and abnormal presentation and variation, from the sonographic assessment perspective.

PREREQUISITE: Formal acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

HOURS: 30 lecture hours and 30 lab hours per semester

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (3)

The first of a multi-course sequence that will assess anatomy, physiology, and related hemodynamics of the vascular system from the sonographic imaging perspective. Pathology, clinical signs and symptoms, applicable laboratory values, pathophysiology, and differential diagnosis will be presented.

PREREQUISITE: None.

HOURS: 45 lecture and 30 laboratory hours per semester

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (4)

An introduction to the practical implementation of the sonographic imaging and patient care processes in a clinical setting where students will observe and perform a variety of sonographic examinations under the guidance of registered diagnostic sonographers in accordance to specific institutional guidelines and protocols. Sonographic examinations will be completed by the student and evaluated with clinical competencies by a sonographer registered in the specific exam specialty being evaluated.

PREREQUISITE: Formal acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

HOURS:minimum of 360 clinical hours per semester

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

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This course emphasizes both research and accreditation procedures of a general sonography department. Course requirements include a research paper, oral and graphic presentations, and a group accreditation project.

PREREQUISITE: SONO 2000

HOURS:30 lecture hours per semester

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (2)

A continuation of the physics principles first introduced in SONO 2001, with applications of fundamentals and characteristics of physics principles in the use of diagnostic medical sonography. Theories of physics principals and instrumentation are discussed and reviewed with an emphasis on clinical application.

PREREQUISITE: SONO 2001.

HOURS: 30 lecture hours per semester

CAREER COURSE: Designated primarily for vocational/career programs. This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

CREDITS: (2)