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OB / GYN Sonography 1 10526208 Prepares learners to perform ultrasounds of the nongravid uterus and the first-trimester pregnancy . Explores the anatomy , physiology , and pathology of the female reproductive system as well as intrauterine and ectopic pregnancies . ( Prerequisites : 10-526-200 , Intro to DMS ; ; 10-526-210 , Cross Sectional Anatomy ; 10-526-222 , Sonography Physics 2 ; Co-Requisite : 10-806-179 , Adv Anatomy & Physiology )
Course Typically Offered : Spring
Vascular Imaging 1 10526223 Introduces the principles of vascular sonographic imaging . Learners perform a variety of peripheral vascular arterial and venous duplex exams . ( Prerequisites : 10-526-200 , Intro to DMS ; 10-526-222 , Sonography Physics 2 ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
Scanning with Proficiency 10526203 Provides learners with the opportunity to enhance their technical skills , accuracy , and proficiency in scanning the abdominal organs and female pelvis of the human body . This is a scanning course dedicated in continuing to prepare the learner for their first clinical experience . ( Prerequisites : 10-526-207 , Abdominal Sonography ; 10-526-208 , OB / GYN Sonography 1 ; 10-526-223 , Vascular Imaging 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Summer
Intro to Diversity Studies 10809172 Basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary , history of immigration / conquest , transcultural communication , legal liability , multicultural majority / minority relations , ageism , sexism , gender , sexual orientation , the disabled / ADA . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
DMS Clinical Experience 1 10526209 Opportunities to apply scanning skills in a clinical setting . Students concentrate on ultrasound examinations of the abdominal organs . Participation in this course will take place at a hospital or clinic . ( Co- Requisite : 10-526-203 , Scanning with Proficiency ) Course Typically Offered : Summer
Superficial Sonography 10526211 Investigates superficial structure imaging . Includes anatomy , pathophysiology , and sonographic evaluation . Prepared learner to perform ultrasounds of the thyroid , breast , male reproductive system , musculoskeletal system , and GI tract . ( Prerequisites : 10-526-207 , Abdominal Sonography ) Course Typically Offered : Summer
Intro to Psychology 10809198 Survey of theoretical foundations of human behavior such as sensation and perception , motivation , emotions , learning , personality , psychological disorders , therapy , stress , and human diversity in personal , social and vocational settings . ( Prerequisite : Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing 1 with " B " or better OR Corequisite : 10-831-102 , English Comp Prep ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
OB / GYN Sonography 2 10526212 Prepares learners to perform ultrasounds of the second and third-trimester pregnancy . Explores the anatomy , physiology , and pathology of the female pelvis and the developing fetus . ( Prerequisite : 10-526-208 , OB / GYN Sonography 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
DMS Clinical Experience 2 10526213 Further experience in a clinical setting allows the student to continue to improve technical skills while accepting more responsibilities during scanning procedures . ( Prerequisite : 10-526-209 , DMS Clinical Experience 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
Vascular Imaging 2 10526224 Prepares learners to perform abdominal vascular and physiologic peripheral vascular exams . ( Prerequisite : 10-526-207 , Abdominal Sonography ; 10-526-223 , Vascular Imaging 1 ) Course Typically Offered : Fall
DMS Clinical Experience 3 10526215 Provides further opportunity for students to expand their skills in a clinical setting . Students begin to function as team members under the guidance of the instructor and authorized clinical personnel . ( Prerequisite : 10-526-213 , DMS Clinical Experience 2 ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
DMS Clinical Experience 4 10526219 Prepares the student to assume the role of a sonographer . This course enhances the student ' s scanning and employee skills through clinical practice . Serves as a transition between student and employee . ( Corequisite : 10-526-215 , DMS Clinical Experience 3 ) Course Typically Offered : Spring
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