DMSU 130 Abdomen Ultrasound

This course gives students a comprehensive understanding of the embryology, anatomy, physiology, and pathological processes of the abdominal region. Specific attention is paid to the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, abdominal vascular, biliary systems, spleen, body cavities, urinary systems, and abdominal wall.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the DMS program, DMSU 101, and DMSU 112

Corequisite

DMSU 131

Hours Weekly

3 hours lecture

Course Objectives

1. Identify the anatomy, as well as normal variants, of the abdominal region.
2. Distinguish the physiology and embryology of the major organs/vessels of the abdominal region.
3. Recognize pathology of the abdomen.

Course Objectives

1. Identify the anatomy, as well as normal variants, of the abdominal region.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Quizzes and exams

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Answer key

   Program Goal(s)

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

   To prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

2. Distinguish the physiology and embryology of the major organs/vessels of the abdominal region.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Quizzes and exams

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Answer key

   Program Goal(s)

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

   To prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

3. Recognize pathology of the abdomen.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Quizzes and Exams

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Answer key

   Program Goal(s)

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

   To prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.