DMSO 2030 - Clinical Sonography III

Prerequisite: DMSO 1102
This course provides students with continued work experience in a hospital, clinic or other patient care setting. Students improve skills in performing sonographic procedures previously introduced. Topics include: normal uterine and fetal development through the three trimesters including placental grading; equipment manipulation for optimum resolution; manipulation of equipment to minimize biological effects; normal anatomy and pathologic conditions of the abdomen and female pelvis; fetal biometry including gestational sac size, crown-rump length, bi-parietal diameter and head circumference; ectopic pregnancies; normal anatomy of the venous and arterial systems of the body; abnormal conditions of the human vasculature system; high resolution sonography including small parts and musculoskeletal imaging; pediatric anatomy and sonographic techniques; interventional sonography including invasive procedures and biopsies; patient care issues; and demonstration of significant progression of knowledge and scanning skills. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab - 24. Credit hours: 8 (F)

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