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• DMSG 234: Clinical Education IV

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Continued application of sonographic scanning procedures in a hospital or outpatient setting under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed diagnostic medical sonographer; emphasis on identification of pathology, and sonography of abdominal, small parts, and obstetrical-gynecological structures; rotations in the practice of peripheral vascular exams and other specialties within the field may be arranged; film critique a critical component. Independent scanning may take place when competency has been demonstrated. This course will encompass 360 hours of clinical education. Restricted to DMS students. Offered in Spring Semester Only. Prerequisite:    DMSG 224 (Grade of C or Higher)
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• DMSG 235: Introduction to Vascular Sonography

  2.00 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. Offered spring semester only.
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• DMSG 237: Vascular Technology- Anatomy, Physiology, Imaging & Critique II

  4.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course presents a review of arithmetic, the metric system, elements of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and basic statistics. Direct applications are made to technical study areas. Only fulfills General Education requirements for select AAS degrees, unless otherwise specified. Prerequisite:    DMSG 106 (Grade of C or Higher); Restricted to DMS Students Corequisite:    BIOS 254
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• DMSG 239: Vascular Ultrasound Topics

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course covers the application and use of ultrasound in the imaging of advanced and non-traditional vascular pathology encountered in a clinical setting. The course incudes analysis and critique of published journal reviews. This course examines recent applications, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Prerequisite:    DMSG 237 (Grade of C or Higher); Restricted to DMS students
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• DMSG 241: Vascular Pathophysiology

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course covers the application and use of ultrasound in the imaging of advanced and non-traditional vascular pathology encountered in a clinical setting. The course incudes analysis and critique of published journal reviews. This course examines recent applications, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Restricted to DMS students.
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• DMSG 243: Abdominal & Vascular Clinical Education V

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course is the final period of clinical study. The student will demonstrate full competency and progress to full independence under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed technologist. Emphasis is placed on identification of pathology and sonography of vascular, abdominal and superficial structures. Film critique is a critical component. This course encompasses 360 clinical hours. Restricted to DMS students.
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• DMSG 244: Clinical Education V

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  Final period of clinical study; student to demonstrate full competency and progress to full independence under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed diagnostic medical sonographer; emphasis on identification of pathology, and sonography of abdominal, small parts, and obstetrical-gynecological areas; rotations in the practice of peripheral vascular exams and other specialties within the field may be arranged; film critique a critical component. This course will encompass 360 hours of clinical education. Restricted to DMS students. Offered in Summer Only. Prerequisite:    DMSG 234 (Grade of C or Higher)
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• DMSG 263: Advanced Techniques in Obstetrical Scanning

  1.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This advanced fetal imaging lab course builds on the basic framework of obstetrical scanning to further enhance the students ability to perform higher level fetal ultrasound exams. There is an emphasis on fetal anatomical survey, biophysical profile, echocardiography, 3-D and 4-D imaging and problem solving challenges in fetal scanning. Restricted to DMS students.
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• DMSG 265: Obstetrical Sonography- Anatomy, Physiology, Imaging and Critique II

  4.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course is an advanced study of Diagnostic Obstetrical Sonography designed to further enhance the student's ability to evaluate proper scanning protocols, methodology and image evaluation in a obstetrical sonography setting. There is a high emphasis on contemporary fetal growth assessment by growth series examinations, scanning techniques related to amniotic fluid index and the biophysical profile. Additional topics include assessment of normal and anomalous fetal and extra-fetal structures, complications of the pregnant parent, invasive testing, fetal echocardiography and the use of 3D and 4D. Lab will be utilized to apply and practice didactic knowledge. Restricted to DMS students.
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• DSTL 101: Foundations of Distillation Operations

  3.00 Credits

  Northampton County Area Community College

  
  This course is an overview of the distillation process to include; industry terms, distillation history, equipment needed for distillation, identification of major spirits, and craft spirit production. Must be at least 18 years old to register for the class.
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