Diagnostic Medical Sonography Courses
DMSO 1210 | Introduction To Sonography
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 32
Description: An introduction to the profession of sonography, the education and role of the sonographer. Emphasis on medical terminology, ethical/legal aspects, written and verbal communication, and professional issues relating to registry, accreditation, professional organizations and history of the profession.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Health Careers
DMSO 1266 | Practicum-Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Credit Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 256
Clinical Hours: 256
Contact Hours: 256
Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, the College, and the student. Program acceptance is required.
Prerequisites: DMSO 1210
Corequisites: DMSO 1342, DMSO 1351, and DMSO 1441
School: School of Health Careers
DMSO 1267 | Practicum-Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Credit Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 256
Clinical Hours: 256
Contact Hours: 256
Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, the College, and the student. Program acceptance is required.
Prerequisites: DMSO 1342, DMSO 1351, DMSO 1266, and DMSO 1441
Corequisites: DMSO 2353 and DMSO 2405
School: School of Health Careers
DMSO 1342 | Intermediate Ultrasound Physics
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: Study of interaction of ultrasound with tissues, mechanics of ultrasound production and display, various transducer designs and construction, quality assurance, bioeffects, and image artifacts. May introduce methods of Doppler flow analysis. Program acceptance is required.
Prerequisites: DMSO 1210
Corequisites: DMSO 1266, DMSO 1351, and DMSO 1441
School: School of Health Careers
DMSO 1351 | Sectional Anatomy For Sonographers
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: Sectional anatomy of the male and female body. Includes anatomical relationships of organs, vascular structures, and body planes and quadrants. Program acceptance is required.
Prerequisites: DMSO 1210
Corequisites: DMSO 1266, DMSO 1342, and DMSO 1441
School: School of Health Careers
DMSO 1441 | Abdominopelvic Sonography
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 96
Fee: Yes
Description: Normal anatomy and physiology of the abdominal and pelvic cavities as related to laboratory data, scanning technique, transducer selection, and scanning protocols.
Prerequisites: DMSO 1210
Corequisites: DMSO 1266, DMSO 1342, and DMSO 1351
School: School of Health Careers
DMSO 1455 | Sonographic Pathophysiology
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 64
Description: Pathology and pathophysiology of the organs and structures visualized with ultrasound. Program acceptance is required.
Prerequisites: DMSO 2342, DMSO 2351, and DMSO 2366
Corequisites: DSVT 1300, DMSO 2230, and DMSO 2367
School: School of Health Careers
DMSO 2230 | Advanced Ultrasound and Review
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 32
Description: Preparation for medical sonography credentialing exams. Advanced medical sonography topics such as professional development and evolving sonographic applications and practices. Program acceptance is required.
Prerequisites: DMSO 2342, DMSO 2351, and DMSO 2366
Corequisites: DSVT 1300, DMSO 1455, and DMSO 2367
School: School of Health Careers
DMSO 2266 | Practicum-Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Credit Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 224
Clinical Hours: 224
Contact Hours: 224
Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, the College, and the student. Program acceptance is required.
Prerequisites: DMSO 1267, DMSO 2353, and DMSO 2405
Corequisites: None
School: School of Health Careers
DMSO 2342 | Advanced Obstetric Sonography
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: Maternal disease, pregnancy complications, and fetal abnormalities. Includes scanning techniques and protocols, patient history, and laboratory data. Program acceptance is required.
Prerequisites: DMSO 2266
Corequisites: DMSO 2351 and DMSO 2366
School: School of Health Careers
DMSO 2351 | Doppler Physics
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 96
Fee: Yes
Description: Doppler and hemodynamic principles relating to cardiovascular imaging and testing. 32 lecture and 64 lab hours. Program acceptance is required.
Prerequisites: DMSO 2266
Corequisites: DMSO 2342 and DMSO 2366
School: School of Health Careers
DMSO 2353 | Sonography Of Superficial Structure
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: Detailed study of normal and pathological superficial structures as related to patient history, laboratory data, and scanning techniques and protocols. Program acceptance is required.
Prerequisites: DMSO 1342, DMSO 1266, DMSO 1351, and DMSO 1441
Corequisites: DMSO 1267 and DMSO 2405
School: School of Health Careers
DMSO 2366 | Practicum-Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Credit Hours: 3
Clinical Hours: 384
Contact Hours: 384
Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, the College, and student. Program acceptance is required.
Prerequisites: DMSO 2266
Corequisites: DMSO 2342 and DMSO 2351
School: School of Health Careers
DMSO 2367 | Practicum-Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Credit Hours: 3
Clinical Hours: 384
Contact Hours: 384
Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, the College, and student. Program acceptance is required.
Prerequisites: DMSO 2351, DMSO 2342, and DMSO 2366
Corequisites: DMSO 2230, DMSO 1455, and DSVT 1300
School: School of Health Careers
DMSO 2405 | Sonography of Obstetrics and Genecology
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 48
Lab Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 112
Fee: Yes
Description: Detailed study of the pelvis and obstetrics/gynecology as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Program acceptance is required. Lab fee.
Prerequisites: DMSO 1342, DMSO 1266, DMSO 1351, and DMSO 1441
Corequisites: DMSO 2353 and DMSO 1267
School: School of Health Careers
DSVT 1300 | Principles of Vascular Technology
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 80
Fee: Yes
Description: Introduction to non-invasive vascular technology, including anatomy, physiology, 2D imaging, and Doppler. Emphasis on performing basic arterial and venous imaging. Program acceptance is required.
Prerequisites: DMSO 2342, DMSO 2351, and DMSO 2366
Corequisites: DMSO 2230, DMSO 1455, and DMSO 2367
School: School of Health Careers