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Introduces the principles of vascular sonographic imaging. Learners perform a variety of peripheral vascular arterial and venous duplex exams.( Prerequisites: Admitted into the Echocardiography OR DMS program; 10-526-222, Sonography Physics 2; 10-526-232, Fundamentals of Scanning OR 10-526-251, Echocardiography Foundations) Course Typically Offered: Spring
English Composition 1 10801136 Learners develop knowledge / skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience / purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills.( Prerequisite: GPA greater / equal to 2.6; OR ACT Reading score greater / equal to 15 AND English greater / equal to 18; OR Next Gen Reading score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 250; OR " preparatory course( s)", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall 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: Accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; 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 This course introduces the study of diversity from a local to a global perspective using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that encourages exploration and prepares students to work in a diverse environment. The course introduces basic diversity concepts, examines the impact of bias and power differentials among groups, explores the use of culturally responsive communication strategies, and compares forces that shape diversity in an international context.( Prerequisite: GPA greater / equal to 2.6; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 15 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.( Prerequisite: Accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; Co-Requisite: 10-526-203, Scanning with Proficiency) Course Typically Offered: Summer
Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10801196 This course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication.( Prerequisite: GPA greater / equal to 2.6; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 15 AND English score greater / equal to 15; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444) Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring
Intro to Psychology 10809198 This science of psychology course is a survey of multiple aspects of behavior and mental processes. It provides an overview of topics such as research methods, theoretical perspectives, learning, cognition, memory, motivation, emotions, personality, abnormal psychology, physiological factors, social influences, and development.( Prerequisite: GPA greater / equal to 2.6; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 15 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
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: Accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; 10-526-208, OB / GYN Sonography 1) Course Typically Offered: Fall
DMS Clinical Experience 2 10526275 Further experience in a clinical setting allows the student to continue to improve technical skills while accepting more responsibilities during scanning procedures.( Prerequisite: Accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; 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: Accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; 10-526-207, Abdominal Sonography; 10- 526-223, Vascular Imaging 1) Course Typically Offered: Fall
DMS Clinical Experience 3 10526276 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: Accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; 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.( Prerequisite: Accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; Corequisite: 10-526-276, DMS Clinical Experience 3) Course Typically Offered: Spring
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