Medical Terminology (DMS140) 45 Hours

• Medical Terminology is a study of the basic structure of medical words, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, singulars and plurals. The student will be able to recognize, spell, pronounce and define medical words by combining prefixes, suffixes, and roots.

Patient Care (DMS144) 90 Hours

This course provides an introduction to patient care skills and their application in the role of Sonographer. Students will explore the techniques and skills needed in nursing care, scanning ergonomics, patient communication and confidentiality.

Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation (DMS145) 120 Hours

• This course is an introduction to the principles of ultrasound physics, instrumentation and theory as relevant to the Ultrasonographer. Concepts discussed will include: math for physics review; ultrasound physics; transducer construction and characteristics; sound beam formation and characteristics; instrumentation; image storage and display; Doppler instrumentation and principles; artifacts and bio-effects.

Cross-Sectional Anatomy (DMS150) 60 hours

• This course is an in-depth study of the structure and function of the systems and organs of the human body and the interrelationships of the body’s systems. Emphasis is on the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive and endocrine systems.
• Identify structures of organ systems.
• Identify the functions of organs or organ systems.
• Identify the use of appropriate terminology associated with anatomical structures.
• Identify anatomical structures in cross-section.
• Describe anatomy in the transverse, sagittal and coronal planes.
• Reconstruct the three-dimensional relationships of organs and organ systems; the abdominal vascular system; the extracranial cerebrovascular system; the lower extremity vascular systems; the thyroid.
• Demonstrate the ability to sonographically identify the abdominal vascular system, the abdominal organs, the thyroid, and the peripheral vascular system.
• Recognize body surface landmarks and how they relate to deep anatomy.
• The student will observe a professional attitude and appearance at all times.

Gynecology and Obstetrics Sonography (DMS181) 360 Hours

• • This elective is designed to offer prospective OB-GYN candidates the opportunity learn and/or improve their ultrasound skills of image acquisition and interpretation through hands-on practice and professional guidance from many specialists within the fields of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
  • Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal anatomic structures of the female pelvis, including anatomic variants and normal Doppler patterns.
  • Recognize, identify and appropriately document the sonographic appearance of gynecologic disease processes, pathology and pathophysiology.
  • The student will maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
  • The student will attend class and lab prepared to acquire knowledge of the subject that will be presented in class.
  • The student will recognize the needs of the patient and the ethics of the profession of sonography.
  • Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal maternal, embryonic and fetal anatomic structures during the first trimester.

  Describe and calculate fetal biometry.

  • The student will observe a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
  • The student will attend class and lab prepared to gain knowledge of the subject that is presented in class.
  • The student will recognize the needs of the patient and the ethics of the profession of sonography.
  • Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal maternal, embryonic and fetal anatomic structures during the second trimester.
  • Recognize and identify the maternal and fetal factors of a high risk pregnancy.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding the role of the sonographer in performing interventional/invasive procedures.

  Demonstrate knowledge of the embryology of the fetal heart and fetal heart abnormalities.

  Recognize, identify and appropriately document the sonographic appearance of obstetrics abnormalities, disease, pathology and pathophysiology.

  The student will observe a professional attitude and appearance at all times.

• Recognize, identify and appropriately document the sonographic appearance of obstetrics abnormalities, disease, pathology and pathophysiology.
  • The student will attend class and lab prepared to acquire knowledge of the subject that will be presented in class.
  • The student will recognize the needs of the patient and the ethics of the profession of sonography.
  • Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal maternal, embryonic and fetal anatomic structures during the third trimester.
  • Recognize and identify the maternal and fetal factors of a high risk pregnancy.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding the role of the sonographer in performing interventional/invasive procedures.
  • Recognize, identify and appropriately document the sonographic appearance of obstetrics abnormalities, disease, pathology and pathophysiology.
  • The student will observe a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
  • The student will attend class and lab prepared to acquire knowledge of the subject that will be presented in class.
  • The student will recognize the needs of the patient and the ethics of the profession of sonography.

Vascular Sonography (DMS182) 270 Hours

• This course introduces the use of diagnostic imaging with the use of Doppler for examining the vasculature of the human body. In this class, the student will learn about diseases that affect the circulatory system. The course provides a history of diagnosis and treatment of vascular conditions. In addition, the course gives the student an awareness of alternative diagnostic tools used in conjunction with ultrasound. The student will learn how to perform vascular tests commonly performed in vascular laboratories and develop an awareness of tests that are routinely performed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of ultrasound physics and instrumentation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Doppler and vascular physics and instrumentation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal and abnormal vascular anatomy.
• Understand vascular physiology, pathophysiology and hemodynamics.
• Recognize signs, symptoms, etiology, complications and sequela of peripheral vascular disease.
• Describe various other modalities used to diagnose peripheral vascular disease and their efficacy. List first-line drugs in the treatment of vascular disease.
• The student will observe a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
• Perform appropriate examination protocols and proper evaluation of vessels being studied.
• The student will attend class and lab prepared to acquire knowledge of the subject that will be presented in class.
• The student will recognize the needs of the patient and the ethics of the profession of sonography.

Musculoskeletal (MSK) Sonography (DMS190) 100 Hours

• • Lecture Topics

  Anatomic areas typically covered in this course include:

  Shoulder – Hand – Wrist – Foot – Ankle – Knee

  Other topics include:

  Ultrasound of Common Cystic Masses in the Musculoskeletal System

  General Application of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Sports Medicine. Ultrasound-guided Interventions in the Musculoskeletal System

  • Identify the Normal anatomic location and function of the tendon, ligaments, muscle, nerves, and bursa.
  • Describe the normal sonographic appearance of musculoskeletal structures, tendons, ligaments, muscle, nerves and bursa.
  • Differentiate a nerve from a tendon in real-time imaging.
  • Name the nerves identifiable with sonography, lower limb and upper limb.
  • Know the advantages and disadvantages of sonographic artifacts in musculoskeletal imaging.
  • Identify correction techniques for artifacts.
  • Proper choice of the transducer for sonographic evaluation of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Describe the sonographic evaluation of the rotator cuff, carpal tunnel, and Achilles tendon, knee, elbow, wrist, and abdominal wall and the pathologies related.
  • Perform all scanning protocols.

Externship (DMS204) 1090 Hours

*Clinical experience provides students the opportunity to apply knowledge learned and scanning competencies in the clinical setting. Clinical rotations allow for role acquisition, a progression of clinical skills and proficiencies, critical thinking skills, documentation and communication skills. Clinical rotations build appropriate clinically-based judgment and decision making skills, strengthening professional behaviors and preparing students to become entry-level sonographers.

• * Identify the use of appropriate terminology associated with anatomical structures.
• * Identify anatomical structures in cross-section.
• * Describe anatomy in the transverse, sagittal and coronal planes.
• * Reconstruct the three-dimensional relationships of organs and organ systems; the abdominal vascular system; the extracranial cerebrovascular system; the lower extremity vascular systems; the thyroid.
• * Demonstrate the ability to sonographically identify the abdominal vascular system, the abdominal organs, the thyroid, and the peripheral vascular system.
• * Recognize body surface landmarks and how they relate to deep anatomy.
• * The student will observe a professional attitude and appearance at all times.

Abdominal Sonography (DMS170) 360 hours

• This course introduces anatomy, physiology, pathology and scanning techniques of the biliary system, liver, pancreas, thyroid and abdominal vascular system, both normal and abnormal.
• Demonstrate an ability to perform examinations of the abdomen according to protocol guidelines established by the AIUM/ACR utilizing real-time equipment with transabdominal transducer and Doppler display modes.
• Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal anatomic structures, including anatomic variants and normal Doppler patterns of the following: liver, biliary system and urinary tract.
• Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of the adrenal glands, spleen, pancreas, prevertebral vessels, peritoneal cavity including potential spaces, and retroperitoneum.
• Recognize and identify the gastrointestinal tract and the anterior abdominal wall.
• Recognize, identify and appropriately document the abnormal sonographic and Doppler patterns of the disease processes, pathology, and pathophysiology of the following: liver biliary system, pancreas, urinary tract, adrenal glands, spleen, prevertebral vessels, peritoneal cavity including potential spaces, retroperitoneum, gastrointestinal tract and the anterior abdominal wall.
• The student will observe a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
• The student will attend class and lab prepared to acquire knowledge of the subject that will be presented in class.
• The student will recognize the needs of the patient and the ethics of the profession of sonography.
• Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal anatomic structures, including anatomic variants and normal Doppler patterns of the following: scrotum and prostate.
• Recognize, identify and appropriately document abnormal sonographic and Doppler patterns of the disease processes.
• Recognize common signs and symptoms, presentation and laboratory testing associated with the various disease processes and pathology of the following: scrotum and prostate.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform an examination of the superficial structures and the neonatal brain according to protocol and guidelines established by the AIUM/ACR; utilizing real-time equipment with the appropriate transducers, Doppler and color Doppler display modes.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a sonographer’s role in performing interventional and intraoperative ultrasound procedures.
• Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal anatomic structures, including anatomic variants and normal Doppler patterns of the following: breast, thyroid and parathyroid, pediatric patients and neonatal brain.
• Recognize, identify and appropriately document abnormal sonographic and Doppler patterns of the disease processes, pathology of the following: breast, thyroid and parathyroid, pediatric patients and neonatal brain.
• Recognize common signs and symptoms, presentation and laboratory testing associated with the various disease processes and pathology of the following: breast, thyroid and parathyroid, pediatric patients and neonatal brain.
• Discuss new trends in ultrasound such as three-dimensional imaging and contrast-enhanced studies and current research in drug delivery systems using microbubble technology.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform an examination of the superficial structures and the neonatal brain according to protocol and guidelines established by the AIUM/ACR, utilizing real-time equipment with the appropriate transducers, Doppler and color Doppler display modes
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a sonographer’s role in performing interventional and intraoperative ultrasound procedures.

HIPAA and CPR Training (DMS191) 10 hours

• Health Insurance and Accountability Act safeguards for keeping protected health information safe from a people, administrative, and contractual standpoint specifically in electronic form (computers, networks, email, software, electronic transmissions, etc) safe from disasters, hackers, and electronic theft. CPR: medical procedures and techniques designed to provide urgent treatment of life-threatening cardiac emergencies such as cardiac arrest and stroke.
• * Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants.
• * Understand the AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components and understand the use of an AED.
• * Perform effective ventilations using a barrier device.
• * Recognize the importance of teams in multi rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi rescuer CPR.
• * Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants.
• * Overview of HIPAA standards.
• * Define Protected Health Information (PHI).
• * Overview of the Privacy, Security and Minimum Necessary Rules.
• * Role of technology in HIPAA compliance.
• * Breach notification and incident handling.
• * Method of Evaluation: The certified instructor will use the evaluation tools that comply with the AHA and HIPAA standards.

Working as a Sonographer (DMS193)  10 Hours

• also called ultrasound technicians to use ultrasound high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body tissues and organs. This procedure and technique help doctors diagnose and monitor a variety of conditions.
• Recognize what constitutes an ethical concern in health care.
• Understand better the complexity and multi-dimensionality of medical ethical concerns.
• Understand the place of clinical ethics in health care.
• Develop the ability to reason through difficult medical/clinical ethical issues both orally, in the context of a group of their peers, and through written work.
• Understanding the meaning of informed consent and when to use it.
• Be better leaders.