Diagnostic Medical Sonography Courses

DMS 101 Foundations of Ultrasound (3 cr)

This course is an introduction to the profession of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, its history, future, professional and accrediting organizations, and the relationship between the sonographer and the patient. Incorporated is information on role participation within the health care team, ethical and legal principles, patient care techniques, OSHA requirements, and universal precaution procedures and regulations. Modern issues in health care are discussed.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 133, ENG 101, MED 101, MAT 105, PHY 101. COREQUISITES: DMS 103, DMS 107, DMS 108 and DMS 115 for Cardiovascular or DMS 101, DMS 103, DMS 111, DMS 112 and DMS 116 for General.

DMS 103 Ultrasound Physics I (2 cr)

This course provides fundamental principles of ultrasound physics and instrumentation. The concepts essential to skilled diagnostic ultrasound imaging are correlated to the operating principles of ultrasound equipment.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 133, ENG 101, MED 101, MAT 105, PHY 101. COREQUISITES: DMS 101, (DMS 107, DMS 108 and DMS 115 for Cardiovascular or DMS 111, DMS 112 and DMS 116 for General).

DMS 107 Cardiovascular Lab I (1 cr)

This course is designed to develop competence in the identification and manipulation of diagnostic ultrasound equipment.  In addition, the student will begin basic imaging skills. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through attendance, retention tests, and weekly assignments.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 133, ENG 101, MED 101, MAT 105, PHY 101. COREQUISITES: DMS 101, DMS 103, DMS 108 and DMS 115.

DMS 108 Cardiovascular Clinical I (1 cr)

This course develops basic competence in the identification and manipulation of diagnostic ultrasound equipment. Students perform observational rotations in a variety of diagnostic ultrasound settings and are introduced to basic departmental operations. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through attendance, weekly manual check-offs, affective competency evaluations, descriptive clinical logs, retention tests, clinical competencies, and the final challenge exam.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 133, ENG 101, MED 101, PHI 110, PHY 101. COREQUISITES: DMS 101, DMS 103, DMS 107 and DMS 115.

DMS 110 Diagnostic Procedures (1 cr)

This course introduces pathology encountered in a typical sonography setting. Diagnostic procedures utilized for pathological conditions are presented and correlated to sonographic diagnosis.

PREREQUISITES: (DMS 117 and DMS 122, DMS 123, and DMS 125 for Cardiovascular or DMS 118, DMS 125, DMS 126, and DMS 127 for General), PSY 101, SPE 105. COREQUISITES: DMS 132, DMS 133, DMS 215 for Cardiovascular or DMS 136, DMS 137, DMS 216 for General.

DMS 111 General Lab I (1 cr)

This course is designed to develop competence in the identification and manipulation of diagnostic ultrasound equipment.  In addition, the student will begin basic imaging skills. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through attendance, retention tests, and weekly assignments.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 133, ENG 101, MED 101, MAT 105, PHY 101. COREQUISITES: DMS 101, DMS 103, DMS 112, DMS 116.

DMS 112 General Clinical I (1 cr)

This course develops basic competence in the identification and manipulation of diagnostic ultrasound equipment. Students perform observational rotations in a variety of diagnostic ultrasound settings and are introduced to basic departmental operations. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through attendance, weekly manual check-offs, affective competency evaluations, descriptive clinical logs, retention tests, clinical competencies, and the final challenge exam.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 133, ENG 101, MED 101, PHI 110, PHY 101. COREQUISITES: DMS 101, DMS 103, DMS 111, DMS 116.

DMS 115 Applied Cardiovascular I (4 cr)

This course relates knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology to the principles of ultrasound imaging. Cross-sectional cardiovascular anatomy is correlated with two-dimensional techniques.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 133, ENG 101, MED 101, MAT 105, PHY 101. COREQUISITES: DMS 101, DMS 103, DMS 107, DMS 108.

DMS 116 Applied General I (4 cr)

This course relates knowledge of Ab/ObGyn anatomy and physiology to the principles of ultrasound imaging. Cross-sectional anatomy is correlated with two-dimensional techniques.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 133, ENG 101, MED 101, MAT 105, and PHY 101. COREQUISITES: DMS 101, DMS 103, DMS 111, and DMS 112.

DMS 117 Applied Cardiovascular II (3 cr)

This course furthers knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology as related to the principles of ultrasound imaging. Students will begin to relate the understanding of sonographic anatomy and physiology to imaging techniques and sonographic protocols.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 134, DMS 101, DMS 103, DMS 107,DMS 108, and DMS 115. COREQUISITES: DMS 122, DMS 123 and DMS 125, PSY 101, and SPE 105.

DMS 118 Applied General II (3 cr)

This course furthers knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and physiology as related to the principles of ultrasound imaging. In addition an introduction to pathology encountered in the clinical setting will be presented. Students will begin to relate the understanding of sonographic anatomy and physiology to imaging techniques and sonographic protocols.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 134, DMS 101, DMS 103, DMS 111, DMS 112, and DMS 116. COREQUISITES: DMS 126, DMS 127 DMS 125, PSY 101, and SPE 105.

DMS 122 Cardiovascular Lab II (2 cr)

Laboratory experiences will reinforce lecture content and further the students’ knowledge of scanning techniques. The students will continue to demonstrate an increasing degree of speed and efficiency in their performance of skills. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through attendance, retention tests, and weekly assignments.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 134, DMS 101, DMS 103, DMS 107, DMS 108, and DMS 115. COREQUISITES: DMS 117, DMS 123, DMS 125, PSY 101, and SPE 105.

DMS 123 Cardiovascular Clinical II (2 cr)

This clinical rotation introduces patient assessment techniques. In addition, the student will begin performing basic imaging and technical competencies in the clinical setting. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through weekly manual check-offs, CEUs, professional skills evaluations, retention tests, technical competencies, and final challenge exam(s).

PREREQUISITES: BIO 134, DMS 101, DMS 103, DMS 107, DMS 108, and DMS 115. COREQUISITES: DMS 117, DMS 122, DMS 125, PSY 101, and SPE 105.

DMS 125 Ultrasound Physics II (2 cr)

This course builds on Ultrasound Physics I and focuses on blood-flow dynamics and an examination of Doppler principles and waveform analysis.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 134, DMS 101, DMS 103, (DMS 107, DMS 108 and DMS 115 for Cardiovascular or DMS 111, DMS 112  and DMS 116 for Ab/ObGyn). COREQUISITES: DMS 117, and DMS 122, DMS 123 for Cardiovascular or DMS 118, DMS 126, DMS 127 for Ab/ObGyn.

DMS 126 General Lab II (2 cr)

Laboratory experiences will reinforce lecture content and further the students’ knowledge of scanning techniques. The students will continue to demonstrate an increasing degree of speed and efficiency in their performance of skills. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through attendance, retention tests, and weekly assignments.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 134, DMS 101, DMS 103, DMS 111, DMS 112, and DMS 116. COREQUISITES: DMS 118, DMS 127, DMS 125, PSY 101, and SPE 105.

DMS 127 General Clinical II (2 cr)

This clinical rotation introduces patient assessment techniques. In addition, the student will begin performing basic imaging competencies in the clinical setting. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through weekly manual check-offs, CEUs, professional skills evaluations, retention tests, technical competencies, and final challenge exam(s).

PREREQUISITES: BIO 134, DMS 101, DMS 103, DMS 111, DMS 112, and DMS 116. COREQUISITES: DMS 118, DMS 125, DMS 126, PSY 101, and SPE 105.

DMS 132 Cardiovascular Lab III (2 cr)

Laboratory experiences will reinforce lecture content and further the students’ knowledge of scanning techniques. The students will continue to demonstrate an increasing degree of speed and efficiency in their performance of skills. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through attendance, retention tests, and weekly assignments.

PREREQUISITES: DMS 117, DMS 122, DMS 123, DMS 125, PSY 101, and SPE 105. COREQUISITE: DMS 110, DMS 133, DMS 215 BIO 302, and SLP 999.

DMS 133 Cardiovascular Clinical III (2 cr)

Students will continue to demonstrate an increasing degree of speed and efficiency in their performance of skills related to critical thinking and problem solving in the clinical area.  In addition, students will be introduced to procedures performed in progressive clinical environments. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through attendance, weekly manual check-offs, CEUs, professional skills evaluations, retention tests, technical competencies, and final challenge exam(s).This course builds on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired in DMS 105 and DMS 120. Students will demonstrate an increasing degree of competence in the performance of cardiovascular techniques.

PREREQUISITES: DMS 117, DMS 122, DMS 123, DMS 125, PSY 101, and SPE 105. COREQUISITE: DMS 110, DMS 132, DMS 215, BIO 302, and SLP 999.

DMS 136 General Lab III (2 cr)

Laboratory experiences will reinforce lecture content and further the students’ knowledge of scanning techniques. The students will continue to demonstrate an increasing degree of speed and efficiency in their performance of skills. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through attendance, retention tests, and weekly assignments.

PREREQUISITES: DMS 118, DMS 126, DMS 127, DMS 125, PSY 101, and SPE 105. COREQUISITE: DMS 110, DMS 137, DMS 216, BIO 302, and SLP 999.

DMS 137 General Clinical III (2 cr)   

Students will continue to demonstrate an increasing degree of speed and efficiency in their performance of skills related to critical thinking and problem solving in the clinical area.  In addition, students will be introduced to procedures performed in progressive clinical environments. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through attendance, weekly manual check-offs, CEUs, professional skills evaluations, retention tests, technical competencies, and final challenge exam(s).. This course builds on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes acquired in DMS 106 and DMS 121. Students will demonstrate an increasing degree of competence in the performance of abdominal and obstetric techniques.

PREREQUISITES: DMS 118, DMS 125, DMS 126, DMS 127, PSY 101, and SPE 105. COREQUISITE: DMS 110 ,DMS 136, DMS 216, BIO 302, and SLP 999.

DMS 208 Cardiovascular Lab IV (1 cr)

Laboratory experiences will reinforce lecture content and further the students’ knowledge of scanning techniques. The students will continue to demonstrate an increasing degree of speed and efficiency in their performance of skills. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through attendance, retention tests, and weekly assignments.

PREREQUISITES: DMS 110, DMS 132, DMS 133, DMS 215, and BIO 302. COREQUISITE: DMS 209, DMS 225, PHI 110, and PSY 202

DMS 209 Cardiovascular Clinical IV (3 cr)

Students will integrate patient history and physical findings to determine appropriate areas of interest for quality diagnostic exams.  Students continue to develop and demonstrate an increasing degree of competence in their performance of skills related to critical thinking and problem solving in the clinical area.  In addition, students will demonstrate an increasing degree of speed and competence in the performance of echocardiography exams, as well as, vascular and advanced examinations. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through attendance, lab participation, weekly manual check-offs, professional skills evaluations, retention tests, clinical competencies, and the final challenge exam.

PREREQUISITES: DMS 110, DMS 132, DMS 133, DMS 215, and BIO 302. COREQUISITE: DMS 209, DMS 225, PHI 110, and PSY 202.

DMS 210 General Lab IV (1 cr)

Laboratory experiences will reinforce lecture content and further the students’ knowledge of scanning techniques. The students will continue to demonstrate an increasing degree of speed and efficiency in their performance of skills. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through attendance, retention tests, and weekly assignments.

PREREQUISITES: DMS 110, DMS 136, DMS 137, DMS 216,  BIO 302. COREQUISITE: DMS 211, DMS 226, PHI 110, PSY 202

DMS 211 General Clinical IV (3 cr)

Students will integrate patient history and physical findings to determine appropriate areas of interest for quality diagnostic exams.  Students continue to develop and demonstrate an increasing degree of competence in their performance of skills related to critical thinking and problem solving in the clinical area.  In addition, students will demonstrate an increasing degree of speed and competence in the performance of complete abdominal, OB, and gynecological exams, as well as, small parts and advanced examinations. Correlation of theory to practice is measured through attendance, lab participation, weekly manual check-offs, professional skills evaluations, retention tests, clinical competencies, and the final challenge exam.

PREREQUISITES: DMS 110, DMS 136, DMS 137, DMS 216, BIO 302. COREQUISITE: DMS 211, DMS 226, PHI 110, PSY 202.

DMS 215 Applied Cardiovascular III (3 cr)

This course provides an overview of the basic aspects of cardiovascular related illness and its effects on the human system. Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments of disease are discussed. The effects of cardiovascular disease are correlated with changes seen on images obtained in the clinical setting. In addition, advanced imaging and Doppler techniques that will assist the physician in an appropriate diagnosis of cardiovascular disease are presented.

PREREQUISITES: DMS 117, DMS 122, DMS 123, DMS 125, PSY 101, SPE 105. COREQUISITE: BIO 302, SLP 999, DMS 110, DMS 132, DMS 133.

DMS 216 Applied General III (3 cr)

This course focuses on the skills needed to perform advanced imaging and invasive techniques, which will assist the physician in an appropriate diagnosis of disease. Causes, symptoms, evaluation methods, and diagnosis of disease are discussed. The effects of disease, and its sonographic appearance, are correlated with experiences in the clinical setting.

PREREQUISITES: DMS 118, DMS 125, DMS 126, DMS 127, PSY 101, SPE 105. COREQUISITE: SLP 999, BIO 302, DMS 110, DMS 136, and DMS 137.

DMS 225 Applied Cardiovascular IV (3 cr)

This course discusses advanced cardiovascular ultrasound patholic analysis in areas such as pediatric, transesophageal, stress echocardiography, and vascular technology. Techniques used in a progressive clinical environment will also be covered. In addition, contrast echocardiography and the future of ultrasound is presented. 

PREREQUISITES: BIO 302, SLP 999, DMS 110, DMS 132, DMS 133, DMS 215. COREQUISITES:DMS 208, DMS 209, PHI 110, PSY 202.

DMS 226 Applied General IV (3 cr)

This course discusses advanced Ab/ObGyn ultrasound techniques performed in a progressive clinical environment.

PREREQUISITES: BIO 302, SLP 999, DMS 110, DMS 136, DMS 137, DMS 216. COREQUISITES: DMS 210, DMS 211, PHI 110, PSY 202.

DMS 230 Cardiovascular Clinical V (4 cr)

Students will demonstrate an increasing degree of speed and efficiency in their performance of skills related to critical thinking and problem solving in the clinical area. In addition, students will be introduced to procedures performed in a progressive clinical environment.

PREREQUISITES: DMS 225, DMS 208, DMS 209, PHI 110, and PSY 202. COREQUISITES: DMS 233, PHI 280, and PHI 320.

DMS 231 General Clinical V (4 cr)

Students will demonstrate an increasing degree of speed and efficiency in their performance of skills related to critical thinking and problem solving in the clinical area. In addition, students will be introduced to procedures performed in a progressive clinical environment.

PREREQUISITES: DMS 226, DMS 210, DMS 211, PHI 110, and PSY 202. COREQUISITES:DMS 234, PHI 280, and PHI 320.

DMS 233 Cardiovascular Seminar (2 cr)

This course provides a comprehensive review prior to the ARDMS National Registry Examinations.

PREREQUISITES: DMS 225, DMS 208, DMS 209, PHI 110, and PSY 202. COREQUISITES: DMS 230, PHI 280, and PHI 320.

DMS 234 General Seminar (2 cr)

This course provides a comprehensive review prior to the ARDMS National Registry Examinations.

PREREQUISITES:DMS 226, DMS 210, DMS 211, PHI 110, and PSY 202. COREQUISITES: DMS 231, PHI 280, and PHI 320.