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Nov 05, 2026
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DMSI 202 - Abdominal Sonography II & Lab
PREREQUISITES: DMSI 102 - Abdominal Sonography I & Clini
PROGRAM: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2022
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course is a continuation of abdominal organs covered in Abdominal Sonography I. The urinary system, splenic, major vascular systems as well as the small part systems such as thyroid, breast, scrotum and musculoskeletal systems will be covered in this course. Pathologies of the organ structures are covered as well as pathophysiologic effects on organs, systems, and sonographic appearances. Sonographic and medical terminology will also be discussed.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: : Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Identify both on diagram and sonographic image, normal and abnormal abdominal anatomy and variants for the organ systems covered.
- Demonstrate knowledge of relational anatomy in the abdominal cavity and small part organs and tissues
- List basic protocol for abdominal scanning in the Ivy Tech Lab
- Identify, both on diagram and sonographic image, the anatomy and variants for normal and abnormal superficial, small parts and all other organs and tissues covered.
- Describe the effects of pathophysiology and the sonographic appearances on organs and organ systems.
- Demonstrate the sonographer’s role in interventional procedures and techniques used in procedures.
- Discuss pediatric and neonatal considerations and exams
- Demonstrate sonographic techniques, measurement methods, and basic Doppler analysis for abdominal organs.
- Understand the important elements of composing and generating preliminary and final reports using correct terminology.
- Acquire basic needed images for a sonographic abdominal exam.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - - Aorta and IVC
- Thyroid
- Scrotum, prostate and penile structures
- Breast
- Abdominal wall musculature
- GI structures
- Lung and pleural structures
- Interventional procedures
- Neonatal hips, brain and spine
- Superficial structures
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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