Description
This course is an introduction to sonography and patient care in the clinical setting. Students will have the opportunity to observe credentialed professionals providing quality patient care and ultrasound examination techniques. They will apply learned concepts and techniques including hands-on scanning and image production uder the close supervision of qualified sonographers working toward clinical competence in sonographic exams within the areas of abdomen-extended, OB/GYN, and vascular sonography. PREREQUISITES: Students must have successfully completed DMS 100 Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography, DMS 105 Sonography Principles & Insrumentation I, DMS 113 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Lab I, and DMS 115 Abdominal Sonography, or have program director approval to enroll. COREQUISITES: DMS 120 OB/GYN Sonography I, DMS 123 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Lab II, and DMS 128 Vascular Ultrasound I unless otherwise approved by the program director.