Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS)

DMS 103. Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I. 2 Credit Hours.

Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I examines the basic physical principles and instrumentation of ultrasound, and the interactions of sound and matter.
Prerequisites: Entry into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and Reading Proficiency

DMS 104. Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II. 3 Credit Hours.

Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II addresses principles of ultrasound instrumentation, Doppler analysis, acoustic artifacts, quality assurance and safety, and advanced ultrasound technologies.
Prerequisites: DMS 103 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 105. Medical Sonography I. 3 Credit Hours.

Medical Sonography I examines the normal anatomy and pathology of the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and female pelvis.
Prerequisites: Entry into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and Reading Proficiency

DMS 106. Medical Sonography Scanning Techniques I. 2 Credit Hours.

Medical Sonography Scanning Techniques I introduces concepts of sonographic evaluation including gray-scale and Doppler of the abdomen, soft tissues and female pelvis. Students will perform basic scanning procedures and familiarize themselves with anatomy. (Credit is only allowed for either DMS 105 and DMS 106, or ULT 101.)
Prerequisites: Entry into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and Reading Proficiency

DMS 107. Medical Sonography Practicum I. 1 Credit Hour.

Medical Sonography Practicum I introduces conduction of routine scanning protocols including gray-scale and Doppler patterns of the abdomen, soft tissues, female pelvis, and obstetrics and gynecology. Students are placed in a clinical setting under the supervision of a registered abdomen and/or OB/GYN sonographer. (Credit is only allowed for either DMS 107 or ULT 102.)
Prerequisites: Entry into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and Reading Proficiency

DMS 108. Medical Sonography II. 3 Credit Hours.

Medical Sonography II examines the sonographic appearance of all the trimesters of pregnancy and urinary system. Students evaluate pathophysiologic findings, clinical history, and typical sonographic findings related to disease in all trimesters of pregnancy and the urinary system.
Prerequisites: DMS 105 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 109. Medical Sonography Scanning Techniques II. 2 Credit Hours.

Medical Sonography Scanning Techniques II implements laboratory demonstration and performance of standard protocols for the urinary system and all trimesters of pregnancy including grey scale, color Doppler, and pulse wave of the anatomy. Students practice protocols to prepare for clinical rotations.
Prerequisites: DMS 106 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 110. Medical Sonography Clinical Applications. 3 Credit Hours.

Medical Sonography Clinical Applications incorporates a review of abnormal abdominal, obstetric, and gynecologic sonographic examinations in order to further develop the critical thinking skills required to correlate the clinical history, clinical signs and symptoms, and results of other diagnostic tests with the results of the sonographic examination.
Prerequisites: DMS 105 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 111. Medical Sonography Practicum II. 3 Credit Hours.

Medical Sonography Practicum II requires the clinical performance of abdominal, obstetric, and gynecologic procedures, under the supervision of a registered sonographer including all trimesters of pregnancy, gynecology, and abdomen.
Prerequisites: DMS 107 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 112. Cardiac Sonography I. 3 Credit Hours.

Cardiac Sonography I examines the normal anatomy, pathology, and hemodynamics of the cardiac system related to cardiac sonography.
Prerequisites: Entry into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and Reading Proficiency

DMS 113. Cardiac Sonography Scanning Techniques I. 2 Credit Hours.

Cardiac Sonography Scanning Techniques I introduces concepts of sonographic evaluation including gray-scale, M-mode, and Doppler of the cardiac system. Students will perform basic transthoracic scanning procedures and familiarize themselves with anatomy.
Prerequisites: Entry into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and Reading Proficiency

DMS 114. Cardiac Sonography Practicum I. 1 Credit Hour.

Cardiac Sonography Practicum I introduces conduction of routine scanning protocols including gray-scale, M-mode, Doppler, and hemodynamic patterns of the cardiac system. Students are placed in a clinical setting under the supervision of a registered cardiac sonographer.
Prerequisites: Entry into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and Reading Proficiency

DMS 115. Cardiac Sonography II. 3 Credit Hours.

Cardiac Sonography II examines the sonographic appearance of common acquired and congenital conditions of the adult heart. Students evaluate hemodynamics, pathophysiologic findings, clinical history, and typical sonographic findings related to various disease states.
Prerequisites: DMS 112 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 116. Cardiac Sonography Scanning Techniques II. 2 Credit Hours.

Cardiac Sonography Scanning Techniques II implements laboratory demonstration and performance of standard protocols for cardiac sonograms including grey scale, Doppler, and M-mode. Students practice protocols to prepare for clinical rotations.
Prerequisites: DMS 113 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 117. Cardiac Sonography Clinical Applications. 3 Credit Hours.

Cardiac Sonography Clinical Applications reviews normal and abnormal cardiac sonographic examinations. It develops critical thinking skills to correlate clinical history, signs and symptoms, and results from other diagnostic tests with sonographic findings.
Prerequisites: DMS 112 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 118. Cardiac Sonography Practicum II. 3 Credit Hours.

Cardiac Sonography Practicum II requires the clinical performance of routine scanning protocols including gray-scale, M-mode, Doppler, hemodynamic patterns, and pathology of the cardiac system. Students are placed in a clinical setting under the supervision of a registered cardiac sonographer.
Prerequisites: DMS 114 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 119. Vascular Technology I. 3 Credit Hours.

Vascular Technology I examines the normal anatomy, pathology, and hemodynamics of the cardiovascular system including the extracranial cerebrovascular system as well as the upper and lower extremities. Additional emphasis will be on perfusion and function of these anatomical systems.
Prerequisites: Entry into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and Reading Proficiency

DMS 120. Vascular Technology Scanning Techniques I. 2 Credit Hours.

Vascular Technology Scanning Techniques I introduces concepts of sonographic evaluation including grey scale, color Doppler, and pulse wave of the cerebrovascular and cardiovascular systems. Students will perform basic scanning procedures and familiarize themselves with anatomy.
Prerequisites: Entry into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and Reading Proficiency

DMS 121. Vascular Technology Practicum I. 1 Credit Hour.

Vascular Technology Practicum I introduces conduction of routine scanning protocols including hemodynamic patterns of the extracranial cerebrovascular system and the upper and lower extremities. Students are placed in a clinical setting under the supervision of a registered sonographer.
Prerequisites: Entry into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and Reading Proficiency

DMS 122. Vascular Technology II. 3 Credit Hours.

Vascular Technology II examines the sonographic appearance of aortoiliac and renal vasculature which includes hemodynamic concepts. Students will evaluate pathophysiologic findings, clinical history, and typical sonographic findings related to disease of the aortoiliac and renal vasculature.
Prerequisites: DMS 119 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 123. Vascular Technology Scanning Techniques II. 2 Credit Hours.

Vascular Technology Scanning Techniques II implements laboratory demonstration and performance of standard protocols for aortoiliac and renal vasculature sonograms including grey scale, color Doppler, and pulse wave of the anatomy. Students will practice protocols to prepare for clinical rotations.
Prerequisites: DMS 120 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 125. Vascular Technology Practicum II. 3 Credit Hours.

Vascular Technology Practicum II requires the clinical performance of vascular procedures under the supervision of a registered sonographer including aortoiliac and renal vasculature. Students will learn hemodynamic patterns of vasculature.
Prerequisites: DMS 121 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 126. Introduction to Vascular Sonography. 3 Credit Hours.

Introduction to Vascular Sonography addresses normal sectional anatomy, hemodynamics, patient assessment and diagnostic testing related to Vascular Technology. An introduction to clinical applications will include the pathophysiologic basis, clinical signs and symptoms and typical findings related to the most common vascular examinations.
Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the Cardiac learning concentration, Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or permission of the program director, and Reading Proficiency

DMS 127. Introduction to Sonography. 3 Credit Hours.

Introduction to Sonography includes general pathology, ultrasound terminology, clinical laboratory tests, diagnostic procedures, patient interview techniques, medical chart review, and patient care principles. In addition, the course covers topics including professional interaction skills, professional codes of conduct, scopes of practice, pertinent legal principles, administrative procedures, and trends in healthcare systems. (Credit is only allowed for DMS 127 or DMS 101 and DMS 102.)
Prerequisites: Entry into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and Reading Proficiency

DMS 128. Introduction to Vascular Sonography Scanning Techniques. 1 Credit Hour.

Introduction to Vascular Sonography Scanning Techniques addresses laboratory demonstrations and student performance of standard vascular protocols for the most common venous and arterial examinations, with emphasis on recognition of normal gray scale and Doppler patterns.
Prerequisites: Current enrollment in the Cardiac learning concentration, Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or permission of the program director and Reading Proficiency

DMS 129. Fundamentals of Medical Sonography Scanning and Knobology. 1 Credit Hour.

Fundamentals of Medical Sonography Scanning and Knobology introduces concepts of sonographic evaluation including gray-scale and Doppler of the abdomen and soft tissue anatomy. Students perform basic sonographic procedures and familiarize themselves with the coinciding anatomy.
Prerequisites: Entry into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and Reading Proficiency

DMS 130. Introduction to Medical and Cardiac Sonography. 3 Credit Hours.

Introduction to Medical and Cardiac Sonography addresses normal sectional anatomy, hemodynamics, patient assessment, and diagnostic testing related to abdominal and cardiac sonography. An introduction to clinical applications will include the pathophysiologic basis, clinical signs and symptoms, and typical findings related to the most common abdominal and cardiac examinations.
Prerequisites: DMS 127 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 131. Fundamentals of Cardiac Sonography Scanning and Knobology. 1 Credit Hour.

Fundamentals of Cardiac Sonography Scanning and Knobology introduces concepts of sonographic evaluation including gray-scale, M-mode, and Doppler of the ventricles, atria, and valves. Students perform basic sonographic procedures and familiarize themselves with the coinciding anatomy.
Prerequisites: Entry into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and Reading Proficiency

DMS 133. Fundamentals of Vascular Sonography Scanning and Knobology. 1 Credit Hour.

Fundamentals of Vascular Sonography Scanning and Knobology introduces concepts of sonographic evaluation including gray-scale and Doppler of the arterial and venous system. Students perform basic sonographic procedures and familiarize themselves with the anatomy.
Prerequisites: Entry into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program and Reading Proficiency

DMS 201. Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation III. 2 Credit Hours.

Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation III addresses quality assurance procedures, biological effects, 3-D ultrasound applications and a general review in preparation for the certification examinations in physics and instrumentation.
Prerequisites: DMS 104 with a minimum grade of "C" or permission of the program director and Reading Proficiency

DMS 202. Medical Sonography III. 4 Credit Hours.

Medical Sonography III examines normal anatomy, function, pathology, and hemodynamics of the thyroid, breast, and scrotum.
Prerequisites: DMS 108 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 203. Medical Sonography Practicum III. 2 Credit Hours.

Medical Sonography III is a continuation of clinical experience involving scanning of abdominal, obstetrics, and gynecology including the first, second, and third trimester fetus, as well as the abdominal organs. Students are under the guidance of a registered Sonographer.
Prerequisites: DMS 111 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 204. Medical Sonography IV. 4 Credit Hours.

Medical Sonography IV prepares students for the certification examination in Abdomen and Obstetrics and Gynecology. Students examine the sonography appearance of pathologies related to second and third trimester fetal ultrasounds.
Prerequisites: DMS 202 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 206. Medical Sonography Practicum IV. 3 Credit Hours.

Medical Sonography Practicum IV requires students to complete all clinical competency requirements for the specialty of Abdomen and Obstetrics and Gynecology, including all trimesters of pregnancy, abdominal organs, and soft tissues. Students are guided by a registered sonographer.
Prerequisites: DMS 203 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 207. Cardiac Sonography III. 4 Credit Hours.

Cardiac Sonography III examines the normal anatomy, pathology, and hemodynamics of the heart as it pertains to fetal and pediatric echocardiography. In addition, common and rare congenital conditions of the heart are covered.
Prerequisites: DMS 115 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 208. Cardiac Sonography Practicum III. 2 Credit Hours.

Cardiac Sonography Practicum III is a continuation of clinical experience, focusing on the application of common and advanced cardiac sonography techniques, including the assessment of pathology. Students are placed in a clinical setting under the supervision of a registered cardiac sonographer.
Prerequisites: DMS 118 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 209. Cardiac Sonography IV. 4 Credit Hours.

Cardiac Sonography IV prepares students for the certification examination in adult cardiac sonography. Students examine the sonographic appearance of therapeutic interventions, intraoperative monitoring, and the use of ultrasound contrast agents of the cardiac system.
Prerequisites: DMS 207 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 211. Cardiac Sonography Practicum IV. 3 Credit Hours.

Cardiac Sonography Practicum IV requires students to complete all clinical competency requirements for the specialty of Cardiac Sonography including basic, advanced, pathology, and final evaluation categories. Students are placed in a clinical setting under the supervision of a registered cardiac sonographer.
Prerequisites: DMS 208 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 212. Vascular Technology III. 4 Credit Hours.

Vascular Technology III examines the normal anatomy, function, pathology, and hemodynamics of the cerebrovascular and cardiovascular systems including abdominal Doppler applications.
Prerequisites: DMS 122 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 213. Vascular Technology Practicum III. 2 Credit Hours.

Vascular Technology Practicum III is a continuation of clinical experience involving scanning of vascular sonography including mesenteric, intracranial cerebrovascular system, and hepatoportal vasculature. Students are under the guidance of a registered sonographer.
Prerequisites: DMS 125 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 214. Vascular Technology IV. 4 Credit Hours.

Vascular Technology IV will prepare students for the certification examination in Vascular Technology. Students will examine the sonographic appearance of therapeutic interventions, intraoperative monitoring, and the use of ultrasound contrast agents of the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems.
Prerequisites: DMS 212 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 215. Vascular Technology Clinical Applications. 3 Credit Hours.

Vascular Technology Clinical Applications incorporates a review of abnormal vascular sonographic examinations in order to further develop the critical thinking skills required to correlate the clinical history, clinical signs and symptoms, and results of other diagnostic tests with the results of the sonographic examination.
Prerequisites: DMS 212 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 216. Vascular Technology Practicum IV. 3 Credit Hours.

Vascular Technology Practicum IV requires students to complete all clinical competency requirements for the specialty of Vascular Technology including the extracranial and intracranial cerebrovascular system, aortoiliac, upper extremity, lower extremity, and abdominal anatomy. Students will be guided by a registered sonographer.
Prerequisites: DMS 213 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency

DMS 217. Professional Development in Sonography. 1 Credit Hour.

Professional Development in Sonography explores topics in the field of Medical, Cardiac, and Vascular Sonography. These topics include current trends in the imaging profession, career options, the importance of continuing education to the profession, and professional traits of a registered Sonographer.
Prerequisites: DMS 127 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency