DMS 134 — General Sonography III
Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisite: DMS 132 with a grade of B or higher or consent of program director. Continuation of DMS 130 and DMS 132. Course includes a brief review of the anatomy, physiology and sectional anatomy of the human abdomen, superficial structures and noncardiac chest. Pathology and pathophysiology specific to the general concentration will be presented. Recognition of the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the human thoracic, abdominal and superficial anatomy will be taught. Best practice examination methods utilizing ultrasound technology are presented. Basic exam protocols will be discussed. This course will include Abdominal Sonography registry review material and mock exams. Offered Fall only.