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• DMSG 102: Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography

  1.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This introductory course in the field of diagnostic medical sonography discusses sonographic terminology and sonographic tissue characterization. Cross-sectional anatomy of the upper abdomen in the sagittal, transverse and coronal planes utilizes schematic images and sonographic correlation. Patient positioning, labeling of images, image orientation and basic scanning techniques are introduced. Restricted to DMS students. Offered fall semester only.
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• DMSG 103: Introduction to Acoustical Physics

  2.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Review of reciprocal relations, variables, powers, exponential notation, conversion of units, proportionality, fractions and percentages, logarithms, simple trig and geometry, base 10 and binary. Introduction to waves, Simple Harmonic Motion, wave motion, interference, sound, Doppler, the ray model of light, reflection and refraction, Snell's law. Restricted to DMS students. Offered fall semester only. Prerequisite:    MATH 140 (Prerequisite or Corequisite) Corequisite:    MATH 140
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• DMSG 104: Introduction to Clinical Education

  1.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Students will be introduced to the clinical environment and will observe and assist with the performance of various sonographic imaging procedures that they have practiced in the sonography lab. The focus of this course is acquisition of basic clinical skills, professionalism, and ability to follow hospital procedures and policies. This course will encompass 120 hours of clinical education. Restricted to DMS students. Offered fall semester only.
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• DMSG 105: Acoustic Physics and Instrument I

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course introduces students to basic acoustical physics, principles of ultrasound instruments, modes of operation, operator control options, frequency selection, and echogenic properties; emphasis on ultrasound transmission in soft tissues, attenuation of sound energy, parameters affecting sound transmission, and resolution of sound beams. Restricted to DMS students.
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• DMSG 106: Vascular Technology - Anatomy, Physiology, Imaging & Critique I

  4.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This introductory course will expose the learner to the fundamental principles of diagnostic testing of the cerebrovascular and peripheral vascular systems. Topics that will be emphasized include extracranial cerebrovascular imaging, non-invasive peripheral arterial and venous testing. Identification of relevant normal anatomy, pathology, and hemodynamics are explored utilizing B-mode, color flow Doppler, and spectral Doppler waveform analysis. Restricted to DMS students. Prerequisite:    BIOS 204 Corequisite:    BIOS 204
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• DMSG 107: Principles of Cardiovascular Technology

  2.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This introductory course will expose the learner to cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. Disease processes will be covered including atherosclerosis, electrical abnormalities and structural abnormalities. Presentation of a broad spectrum of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic procedures used to assess the cardiovascular system will be discussed including the appropriate application of sonographic techniques. Restricted to DMS students. Prerequisite:    DMSG 106 (Grade of C or Higher); Restricted to DMS Students
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• DMSG 110: Abdominal Sonography-A&P, I&C I

  4.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Human anatomy in the transverse, longitudinal, and coronal planes with emphasis on the organs in the abdomen and pelvic cavity; extensive study of the disease processes and physiological alterations; sonographic methods to visualize adult and pediatric abdomens; normal variants, congenital anomalies, physiology, and related laboratory tests; technical information including procedural and scanning techniques. Restricted to DMS students. Offered in Spring Semester Only. Prerequisite:    BIOS 204 Corequisite:    BIOS 254
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• DMSG 114: Gynecologic Sonography- Anatomy, Physiology, Imaging & Critique

  4.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This introductory course will expose the learner to the fundamental principles of gynecological anatomy, including clinical applications and sonographic methods to visualize pelvic organs, the nongravid uterus, adnexa and related structures. Emphasis will be placed on comparison of normal sonographic patterns with identification of pathology, physiology, differentials, and correlation with lab test and related organ development. Technical information including procedural and scanning techniques will be explored. Restricted to DMS students.
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• DMSG 115: Obstetrical Sonography- Anatomy, Physiology, Imaging and Critique I

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This introductory course will expose the learner to obstetrical anatomy, clinical applications and sonographic methods to visualize the pregnant uterus and related structures in the first, second and third trimesters. Topics will include comparison of normal sonographic patterns with identification of pathology, physiology, differentials, and correlation with lab test and related organ development in the first trimester and normal fetal development in the second and third trimesters. Sonographic methods to calculate the biparietal diameter, head circumference, abdominal circumference and extremity measurements will be emphasized. Additional topics include assessment of normal fetal and extra-fetal structures Technical information including procedural and scanning techniques will be explored. Restricted to DMS students.
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• DMSG 123: Abdominal & Vascular Clinical Education I

  2.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course is a hands-on application of sonographic scanning procedures in a hospital or outpatient setting under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed technologist. Observation, assistance and performance of sonographic examinations and tests including vascular, abdominal and superficial structures, following sonographic examination protocols; production and interpretation of normal and pathological sonograms of each area; film critique a critical component. This course encompasses 240 clinical hours. Restricted to DMS students.
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