DMSI 122 - OB/GYN Sonography 1 and Lab 1
PREREQUISITES: DMSI 109
PROGRAM: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1.5
LAB HOURS MIN: 1
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 2.5
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2022
This course will introduce and familiarize the student with the basic female pelvic anatomy, and physiology. Sonographic imaging related to these structures will be covered.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Identify on diagram and sonographic image the normal and abnormal female pelvic anatomy to include organs, muscles, ligaments, vascular structures, free spaces and surrounding areas.
2. Recognize the sonographic appearance of anatomic variants.
3. List basic protocol for transabdominal and transvaginal pelvic scanning.
4. Define physiologic functions of the female reproductive system.
5. Describe the effects of pathophysiology on organs and organ systems and the sonographic appearance of pathologic changes.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Normal anatomy and physiology of the female pelvis
Transvaginal sonography and orientation
Congenital anomalies of the female pelvis
Pathology of the uterus
Pathology of the ovaries and adnexa
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