DMSU 141 Ultrasound OB/GYN I Lab

This laboratory course applies technical ultrasonic skills to the topics and concepts covered in the Ultrasound OB/GYN I course. Students will build on previous ultrasound knobology knowledge while learning to produce sonograms adhering to protocols of gynecology and first trimester obstetrics.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

DMSU 131

Corequisite

DMSU 140

Hours Weekly

3 hours lab

Course Objectives

1. Apply accepted procedures and protocols for all learned gynecology and first trimester obstetric sonographic studies.
2. Employ equipment knobology to enhance image quality utilizing as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) standards in gynecology and first trimester obstetric sonographic studies.
3. Simulate patient positioning and techniques for gynecological and obstetrical exams.
4. Demonstrate disinfection practices for more invasive ultrasound equipment.

Course Objectives

1. Apply accepted procedures and protocols for all learned gynecology and first trimester obstetric sonographic studies.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Scanning assignments and exams

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Scanning assignment and exam rubrics

   Program Goal(s)

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

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

   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. Employ equipment knobology to enhance image quality utilizing as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) standards in gynecology and first trimester obstetric sonographic studies.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Scanning assignments and exams

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Scanning assignments and exam rubrics

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Demonstrate how sonographic instruments work.

   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. Simulate patient positioning and techniques for gynecological and obstetrical exams.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Scanning assignments and exams

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Scanning assignments and exam rubrics

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Prepare the patient for the sonographic examinations based upon the appropriate specialty.

   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.

4. Demonstrate disinfection practices for more invasive ultrasound equipment.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Lab assignments and exams

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Lab assignment and exam rubrics

   Program Goal(s)

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

   Demonstrate how sonographic instruments work.

   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.