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DMS 137C: Ultrasound Clinical 2/Vascular

4.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This clinical course offers the student progressively greater participation in the various steps involved in the vascular examination of the patient. Skills in scanning that have been developed in previous clinical courses are utilized. The student develops skills in recognizing normal anatomy as well as pathology. Progression of the examination is performed by the student under the direct supervision of the clinical instructor. The student continues to gather pertinent clinical information in order to understand the total medical picture of the patient prior to the vascular examination. The student is introduced to and assist in portable examinations and special procedures. The student gains skill and confidence in presenting the case before the interpreting physician. (The student is assigned to a full-time clinical experience over six weeks.) This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: DMS 125, DMS 135C and PHY 127

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DMS 203: Advanced Abdomen and Small Parts Ultrasound

5.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

In this course, students specializing in the general sonography tract build upon their knowledge of the abnormal ultrasound appearance of tissues, organs and systems of the abdominal cavity and small parts of the body. This course is divided into two learning modules. The first module is five weeks. It consists of lecture and discussion of the normal and abnormal ultrasound appearance of the thyroid, breast, scrotum and prostate. The second module is 10 weeks. It consists of lectures reviewing and discussing ultrasound-guided invasive procedures and pathological conditions of the abdominal organs. Ultrasound images representative of various diseases in abdominal organs and systems are presented and correlated with related diagnostic imaging. Relevant histological aspects of pathological conditions are discussed and correlated with their acoustical properties and ultrasound characteristics. Clinical features, laboratory values and the pathophysiology of pertinent diseases are presented. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite: DMS 115C Corequisite: DMS 210 and DMS 223C

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DMS 204: Advanced Cardiac Ultrasound

5.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

Advanced theory and practical application are combined to advance the technical skills of the cardiac student who has taken Cardiac Ultrasound. Students explore abnormal cardiac anatomy and physiology and correlate M-mode, two-dimensional, continuous wave, pulsed wave and color flow Doppler with pathologies. Echocardiographic case studies are presented and correlated with clinical features of cardiac pathology. Cardiac surgical procedures and pharmacology are covered. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite: DMS 116C Corequisite: DMS 210 and DMS 224C

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DMS 207: Advanced Vascular Ultrasound

5.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

Advanced theory and practical application are combined to advance the technical skills of the vascular student who has taken Vascular Technology. Students explore valuable information on pathological states of the peripheral vascular, cerebrovascular and abdominal vascular systems. Technical information such as spectral analysis in Doppler, hemodynamics of the circulatory system as well as scanning techniques and protocols are covered. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite: DMS 137C Corequisite: DMS 210 and DMS 235C

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DMS 210: Ultrasound Instrumentation and Quality Control

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

In this course, students build upon prior physics and ultrasound coursework to advance their knowledge of ultrasound instrumentation and quality control. Students explore valuable information regarding the components of ultrasound systems and how they integrate. Technical principles and hands-on experience provide insights into using control functions and how they impact diagnostic quality. Propagation of sound waves through tissues, transducer technology, principles of pulse echo imaging, hemodynamics, instrumentation components, artifacts and assuring precision and safety are covered. This course allows students to enhance comprehension of ultrasound technology beyond basic scanning skills. Prerequisite: PHY 127, DMS 115C, DMS 116C, DMS 137C Corequisite: See program requirements for second fall semester according to specialty.

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DMS 223C: Ultrasound Clinical 3/Abdomen-OB/GYN

6.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This course will offer the student an opportunity to refine skills in scanning, interpretation of the sonogram and in recognizing normal anatomical variations as well as pathology. The student will be able to gather pertinent clinical data in order to understand the total medical picture of the patient prior to the ultrasound examination. The student will be responsible for becoming familiar with portable, surgical, and special sonographic procedures and will assist in these areas. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: DMS 115C Corequisite: DMS 203, DMS 210

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DMS 224C: Ultrasound Clinical 3/Cardiac

6.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This clinical course offers the student progressively greater participation in the various steps involved in the cardiac ultrasound examination of the patient. The student will share with the clinical instructor responsibilities for scheduling, identifying, and preparing the patient for examination. The student will assure that patient preparation is properly followed for the given examination. Skills in scanning that have been developed in previous lecture/lab and clinical courses will be utilized. Progression of the examination will be performed by the student under direct supervision of the clinical instructor. Competencies in advanced echocardiographic techniques will be developed. Skill and confidence in presenting the echocardiographic examination to the interpreting physician will be developed. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: DMS 116C Corequisite: DMS 204, DMS 210

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DMS 225C: Ultrasound Clinical 4/Abdomen-OB/GYN

6.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

The course will offer the student an opportunity to refine skills in scanning, interpretation of the sonogram and recognize normal anatomical variations and pathology. The student will be able to gather pertinent clinical data in order to understand the total medical picture of the patient prior to the ultrasound examination. The student will become familiar with portable, surgical, and special sonographic procedures, will assist in these areas and will be encouraged to seek additional experience in carotid Doppler and peripheral vascular Doppler examinations. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: DMS 203, DMS 210, DMS 223C Corequisite: DMS 228, DMS 227

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DMS 226C: Ultrasound Clinical 4/Cardiac

6.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

This clinical course will offer the student increased participation in the cardiac ultrasound examination of the patient. The student will share with the clinical instructor responsibility for scheduling, identifying and preparing the patient for examination. The student will assure that the patient preparation was properly followed for the given examination. Skills in scanning that have been developed in previous lectures/labs and clinical courses will be utilized. Progression of the examination will be performed by the student under direct supervision of the clinical instructor. Competencies in advanced echocardiographic techniques will be developed. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: DMS 204, DMS 210, DMS 224C Corequisite: DMS 228

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DMS 227: Advanced OB/GYN Ultrasound

3.00 Credits

Community College of Allegheny County

In this course, students specializing in the general sonography tract build upon their knowledge of the abnormal ultrasound appearance of tissues, organs and systems of the female pelvis and fetus. Ultrasound images representative of disease states are presented and correlated with examinations performed using diagnostic modalities such as Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Clinical features, laboratory data and the pathophysiology of pertinent diseases are presented. Technical information such as procedural and scanning techniques are discussed throughout the course. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate. Prerequisite: DMS 203, DMS 210, DMS 223C Corequisite: DMS 228 and DMS 225C

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