DMS 252 - Clinical Education

Credit Hours: 4
Lecture: 0 Lab: 20
This course offers the student an opportunity to refine skills in independent scanning, recognize normal and pathological sonographic findings, alter protocols, improve image quality, gather pertinent clinical data and correlate with other imaging tests in order to fully understand the total medical picture of the patient prior to the ultrasound exam. Students will demonstrate full proficiency in the abdomen, small parts, OB/GYN organs, superficial structures, other organ systems/procedures and vascular ultrasound. Emphasis is on the progression to full independent scanning under the supervision of qualified sonography staff and clinical instructor. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional