OGEECHEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
DMS 207-Abnormal Obstetric Sonography
Course Syllabus
Tina Welch,RDMS,RVT,RT, ( R )
Full-time
Office Location: 313
Phone Number: 912-688-6019
twelch@ogeecheetech.edu
Office Hours: By appointment
Room 312(Kennedy Building), Thursday,9-12pm
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduces the knowledge of fetal anatomy, pathology and
procedures for diagnostic medical sonography. Emphasis is placed on fetal anomalies and
maternal complications throughout all three trimesters. Topics include: first trimester
sonographic abnormalities including: diagnosis of embryonic abnormalities, placental
hematomas, associated pelvic masses, and other sonographic findings; second and third
trimester sonographic abnormalities including: hydrops, various trisomies, cranial and
facial altering abnormalities, vertebral column abnormalities, thoracic cavity
abnormalities, abdominal wall abnormalities, urinary tract abnormalities, extremity
abnormalities, umbilical cord abnormalities, amniotic fluid volumes, and other
miscellaneous congenital abnormalities; history and physical examination; related
imaging, laboratory, and functional testing procedures; differential diagnosis; role of
ultrasound in patient management; viability; and fetal therapy.
COMPETENCY AREAS:
1) First Trimester sonographic abnormalities to include:
Diagnosis of embryonic abnormalities, Placental hematomas, Associated pelvic masses,
and other sonographic findings
2) Second and Third Trimester sonographic abnormalities to include:
Hydrops, various Trisomies, Cranial and facial altering abnormalities, Vertebral column
abnormalities, Thoracic cavity abnormalities, Abdominal wall abnormalities, Urinary tract
abnormalities, Extremity abnormalities, Umbilical cord abnormalities, Amniotic fluid
volumes, and other congenital abnormalities
3) History and Physical Examination
4) Maternal complications
5) Related Imaging, Laboratory and Functional testing procedures
6) Differential diagnosis
7) Role of ultrasound in patient management
8) Viability
9) Fetal therapy
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
FIRST TRIMESTER SONOGRAPHIC ABNORMALITIES TO INCLUDE: DIAGNOSIS OF
EMBRYONIC ABNORMALITIES, PLACENTAL HEMATOMAS, ASSOCIATED PELVIC
MASSES, AND OTHER SONOGRAPHIC FINDINGS
Describe abnormal sonographic findings in the first trimester
SECOND AND THIRD TRIMESTER SONOGRAPHIC ABNORMALITIES TO INCLUDE:
HYDROPS, VARIOUS TRISOMIES, CRANIAL AND FACIAL ALTERING ABNORMALITIES,
VERTEBRAL COLUMN ABNORMALITIES, THORACIC CAVITY ABNORMALITIES,
ABDOMINAL WALL ABNORMALITIES, URINARY TRACT ABNORMALITIES, EXTREMITY
ABNORMALITIES, UMBILICAL CORD ABNORMALITIES, AMNIOTIC FLUID VOLUMES, AND
OTHER CONGENITAL ABNORMALITIES
Describe possible abnormalities of the fetus in the second and third trimesters, including hydrops,
trisomies, abnormalities involving cranial, facial, abdominal wall, thoracic cavity, urinary tract,
skeletal umbilical cord, amniotic fluid volume, and other congenital abnormalities
HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
List appropriate questions included when taking a history for a pregnant patient
MATERNAL COMPLICATIONS
Discuss possible complications for the pregnant patient including diabetes, medications, multiple
gestations, antepartum and postpartum
RELATED IMAGING, LABORATORY AND FUNCTIONAL TESTING PROCEDURES
Explain additional testing procedures performed for suspected anomalies
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
List possible diagnoses the physician considers when reading an sonogram of abnormal obstetric
images
ROLE OF ULTRASOUND IN PATIENT MANAGEMENT
Describe role(s) sonography plays in patient management
FETAL DEMISE
Describe the monographer’s role in detecting fetal demise
FETAL THERAPY
Describe current methods of treating the fetus prior to birth
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITES: DMS 201
CONTACT HOURS: 3
CREDIT HOURS: 3
REQUIREDTEXT: Diagnostic Ultrasonography, 6, Hagen-Anshert, ISBN:978-0323-02803-5
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES:
Required: 10 scantrons
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CLASSROOM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: This course requires class
participation of at least 5 hours per week and outside reading. Keeping current on
homework assignments and problem solving is essential in this type of class.
Assigned reading should be done prior to class so as to make proper use of classtime and assigned activities to be completed as directed by the instructor.
Complete assignments on time. Incomplete assignments will NOT be accepted.
Late assignments will NOT be accepted. Due dates are on your calendar and will
be adhered to!
To protect the integrity of the course, online quizzes / tests may be password
protected and can be accessed as designated by the instructor.
Every student is expected to be present on test day. If a student is absent for a
scheduled test, you must wait until after your final exam is complete before the
make-up test will be given. Only one make-up test will be allowed following
the final. If you miss two or more tests during the quarter, the grade for the tests
missed will be zero (“0”)! No exceptions!! No make-up quizzes will be given.
There will be no cell phone usage during class time. All cell phones will be either
turned off or put on vibrate. If you need to make a call or check messages, this
will be done at the assigned break time. If there is an emergency that requires you
to make a phone call, please ask instructor for permission. We realize that there
are extenuating circumstances and we will take those into consideration.
SAFETY: Please refer to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Handbook and
Clinical Manual.
OTC Safety Plan: Go to the OTC website ( www.ogeecheetech.edu),scroll down to
Campus Safety, and you will find the link to the plan.
DISTRIBUTION OF GRADES:
Lecture Test- 60%
Homework, Quizzes-15%
Final- 25%
Tests will be scheduled throughout the quarter. . A grade of “C “or better is required to
proceed in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
GRADING SCALE
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90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
59 and below
DISABILITY STATEMENT
Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class
based on the impact of the disability are encouraged to contact Penny Hendrix in the
Special Services Office, Room 332C, Kennedy Bldg., 912-486-7211, to coordinate
reasonable accommodations.
WORK ETHICS
Students will receive a work ethics grade each quarter for each fundamental and specific
course in which they enroll. The work ethics grade of 3, 2, 1, or 0 will not affect the
student’s academic grade point average (GPA). Work ethics grades will appear on the
student’s quarterly Student Grade Reports and Transcripts. Performance factors and
indicators include, but are not limited to, quality of work, ability to follow instructions,
productivity, dependability, honesty, reliability, attendance and punctuality, attitude, integrity,
enthusiasm, interpersonal skills, and initiative. The work ethics grade descriptions are
Exceeds expectations: 3
Meets expectations: 2
Needs improvement: 1
Unacceptable:
0
WARRANTY STATEMENT
The Department of Technical and Adult Education guarantees employers that graduates
of State Technical Colleges shall possess skills and knowledge as prescribed by State
Curriculum Standards. Should any graduate employee within two years of graduation be
deemed lacking in said skills, that student shall be retrained in any State Technical
College at no charge for instructional costs to either the student or the employer.
DISCLAIMER
The instructor reserves the right to amend or correct this course syllabus as necessary. If
the instructor amends or corrects this syllabus, students will be given a revised syllabus
or corrections.
Code of Conduct
Academic Policies:
“The term "cheating" includes, but is not limited to: (1) use of any unauthorized
assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; (2) dependence upon the aid of
sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports,
solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; or (3) the acquisition, without
permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the Technical
College faculty or staff.
The term "plagiarism" includes, but is not limited, to, the use, by paraphrase or direct
quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear
acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by
another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic
materials.”
For further explanations of the above information, please refer to the Ogeechee Technical
College Student Handbook and Planner.
“Academic misconduct is any act that does or could improperly distort students’ grades
or other student academic records. A student enrolls at Ogeechee Technical College to
gain technical skills to lead to greater employability. Academic misconduct is not only
“cheating” the student of learning the needed skills; it is an offense to the academic
integrity of the learning environment. All forms of academic dishonesty will call for
discipline.”
Ogeechee Technical College Student Handbook and Planner.
Alteration of any grade sheets through changing scores or filling in of blank spaces
after being graded is considered cheating. A student dismissed for cheating or
plagiarism will not be eligible for re-entry.