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Course: |
DMS 101
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Title: | Introduction to Sonography |
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Long Title: | Introduction to Sonography |
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Course Description: | Provides an overview of sonography for students interested in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with an introduction to pulse-echo imaging, general sonography, cardiac sonography, vascular technology and typical career opportunities. |
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Min Credit: | 2 |
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Course Notes: | Entered new course 2/4/08 s@ |
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Origin Notes: | RRCC |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Describe pulse-echo imaging techniques used in sonography.
II. Identify common anatomical areas imaged by general songraphers.
III. Identify common anatomical areas imaged by cardiac songraphers.
IV. Identify common anatomical areas imaged by vascular technologists.
V. Define work environment and career opportunities for sonographers.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Pulse-echo Imaging
A. Transmit
B. Receive
C. Processing
II. General Sonography
A. Abdomen
B. Superficial Structures
C. Obstetrics
D. Gynecology
III. Cardiac Sonography
A. Adult
B. Pediatric
C. Fetal
IV. Vascular Technology
V. Work Environment and Career Opportunities
A. Hospital
B. Clinic
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Pueblo Community College |
PCC |
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Red Rocks Community College |
RRCC |
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