DMS 120 - Sonographic Image Critique

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: 2-0-2
This course provides a study of image critique, image quality, technical factors, scanning techniques and protocols as well as interpretation of sonographic appearances of abdominal, OB/GYN and vascular structures. Emphasis is on the correlation of clinical history, sonographic knowledge, interpretation of vascular imaging and Doppler data with visual diagnostic images including viewing of normal versus abnormal diagnostic sonographic images. This course provides an opportunity for the student to review and present interesting case studies. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.