DMS 112 - Abdominal & Small Parts Sonography

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-2-3
This course presents a comprehensive study of normal anatomy and sonographic appearances of abdominal structures and small parts. Normal variants, physiology, pertinent laboratory tests, scanning techniques and protocols, transducer selection, exam preparation and correlation with patient medical history and the findings of other imaging modalities are covered in this course. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.