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May 05, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DMSI 102 - Abdominal Sonography I & Clinical Orientation Lab
PREREQUISITES: Admission into the General Sonography Program
PROGRAM: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 5
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
LAB HOURS MIN: 4
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2020
This course introduces and familiarizes the student with the basic abdominal anatomy and physiology related to abdominal sonography. The student will also learn to identify cross sectional and sonographic anatomy. Pathologies of the organ structures are covered as well as pathophysiologic effects on organs, systems and appearances.
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 .
- Describe the effects of pathophysiology on organs and organ systems.
- List basic protocol for abdominal scanning in the Ivy Tech lab for organ systems.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Hepatic system
- Biliary system
- Pancreas
- Urinary system
- Spleen and lymphatic structures
- Abdominal Vasculature
- Retroperitoneal spaces and structures
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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