Normal variants, congenital anomalies, physiology and related laboratory tests are covered. Sonographic methods used to visualize adult and pediatric abdomen. Includes laboratory section on basic scanning techniques. DMS 204 taken concurrently Application of sonographic scanning procedures in a hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified registered diagnostic sonographer. Emphasis on liver, pancreas, gallbladder, superficial parts, and pelvic areas.
Seminars are a regular component of the course.
DMS 204 and DMS 205 Study of obstetrical and gynecological anatomy. Clinical applications and sonographic methods used to visualize pelvic organs, pregnant uterus and related structures. Instrumentation for sonographic OB-GYN images. Study of normal sonographic patterns. Review of sonographic terminology, image quality factors, scanning protocols and techniques, and normal sonographic appearances of abdominal, OB-GYN, and vascular structures.