DMSU 212 Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation II

In this course, lectures and related exercises cover the areas of ultrasonic propagation principles, imaging artifacts, and spectral and color-flow Doppler. Content will also include the interactive properties of ultrasound with human tissue, possible biologic effects, types of equipment and instrumentation, and safety and quality control.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

DMSU 213 and DMSU 252. Pre- or corequisite: PSYC 101

Corequisite

DMSU 253

Hours Weekly

2.5 hours theory, 2 hours on-campus lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. Categorize the components of an ultrasound system and their functions.
2. Differentiate sonographic artifacts and their causes.
3. Explain the bioeffects related to ultrasound exposure.
4. Evaluate performance measurements used in quality control.
5. Demonstrate diagnostic techniques for spectral Doppler analysis, color-flow, and continuous
   wave.
6. Interpret the flow patterns for each Doppler exam.
7. Measure areas of strengths and weaknesses in their understanding of ultrasound physics.
8. Assess the effect of system controls and transducer parameters on the diagnostic quality of an
   ultrasound image.
9. Demonstrate improved understanding of ultrasound physics and how physics can affect the
   integrity of a diagnostic image.
10. Demonstrate improved interpretative skills for diagnostic ultrasound, Doppler and
    hemodynamic variables.
11. Demonstrate improved preparation for the ultrasound physics credentialing exam.

Course Objectives

1. Categorize the components of an ultrasound system and their functions.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   5. Demonstrate how sonographic instruments work.

2. Differentiate sonographic artifacts and their causes.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   5. Demonstrate how sonographic instruments work.

3. Explain the bioeffects related to ultrasound exposure.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   5. Demonstrate how sonographic instruments work.

4. Evaluate performance measurements used in quality control.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   5. Demonstrate how sonographic instruments work.

5. Demonstrate diagnostic techniques for spectral Doppler analysis, color-flow, and continuous
   wave.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   3. Demonstrate proper instrumentation of ultrasound equipment and proper scanning techniques and protocols of human body organs.

6. Interpret the flow patterns for each Doppler exam.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   3. Demonstrate proper instrumentation of ultrasound equipment and proper scanning techniques and protocols of human body organs.

7. Measure areas of strengths and weaknesses in their understanding of ultrasound physics.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   4. Demonstrate preparation for the ARDMS Registry examination of the area of study.

8. Assess the effect of system controls and transducer parameters on the diagnostic quality of an
   ultrasound image.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   3. Demonstrate proper instrumentation of ultrasound equipment and proper scanning techniques and protocols of human body organs.

9. Demonstrate improved understanding of ultrasound physics and how physics can affect the
   integrity of a diagnostic image.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   5. Demonstrate how sonographic instruments work.

10. Demonstrate improved interpretative skills for diagnostic ultrasound, Doppler and
    hemodynamic variables.

    Program Goal(s)

    Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

    3. Demonstrate proper instrumentation of ultrasound equipment and proper scanning techniques and protocols of human body organs.

11. Demonstrate improved preparation for the ultrasound physics credentialing exam.

    Program Goal(s)

    Degree: Diagnostic Medical Sonography - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

    4. Demonstrate preparation for the ARDMS Registry examination of the area of study.