DMSU 143 Ultrasound OB/GYN II Lab

This laboratory course applies technical ultrasonic skills to the topics and concepts covered in the Ultrasound OB/GYN II course. Students will build on previous ultrasound knobology knowledge to produce/evaluate sonograms adhering to protocols of the second/third trimester obstetrics, incorporating as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) standards.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

DMSU 141

Corequisite

DMSU 142

Hours Weekly

3 hours lab

Course Objectives

1. Apply accepted procedures and protocols for all learned gynecology and second/third trimester obstetric sonographic studies.
2. Employ equipment knobology to enhance image quality utilizing ALARA standards in gynecology and first trimester obstetric sonographic studies.
3. Simulate patient positioning and techniques for gynecological and second/third trimester obstetrical exams.

Course Objectives

1. Apply accepted procedures and protocols for all learned gynecology and second/third 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 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 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 second/third trimester 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 assignment and exam rubrics

   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.

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

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