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Program and/or Course Deletion Proposal-Bulletin Change Transmittal Form
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Program and/or Course Deletion
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1. Program and/or Course Title, Prefix and Number
RSU 4102 Introduction to Ultrasound
2. Contact Person (Name, Email Address, Phone Number)
Deanna Barymon, MSHS, RDMS, RVT, RDCS
dbarymon@astate.edu
(870) 972-2555
3. Last semester student can graduate with this degree and/or last semester course will be offered
Spring 2014
4. Student Population
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a. The program and/or course was initially created for what student population?
Students enrolled in the diagnostic medical sonography program
b. How will deletion of this program and/or course affect those students?
This deletion will not affect these students. A new one hour course is being created to take its place and will be offered as a
prerequisite to the DMS program.
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a. How will this affect the department?
No affect
b. Does this program and/or course affect another department? No
c. If yes, please provide contact information from the Dean, Department Head, and/ or Program Director whose area
this affects.
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6. (For courses only) Will another course be substituted? Yes
If yes, what course?
RSU 4101
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Major in Radiologic Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
Emphasis in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Non-Healthcare Track)
A complete 8-semester degree plan is available at http://registrar.astate.edu/.
University Requirements:
See University General Requirements for Baccalaureate degrees (p. 40)
First Year Making Connections
Course:
Sem. Hrs.
RT 1003, Making Connections in Radiology
3
Sem. Hrs.
General Education Requirements:
See General Education Curriculum for
Baccalaureate Degrees (p. 82)
Students with this major must take the
following:
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MATH 1023, College Algebra
BIO 2203 AND 2201, Human Anatomy and
Physiology I and Laboratory
COMS 1203, Oral Communication (Required
Departmental Gen. Ed. Option)
Major Requirements:
Sem. Hrs.
BIO 2223 AND 2221, Human Anatomy and
4
Physiology II and Laboratory
BIO 3203, Pathophysiology
3
HP 2013, Medical Terminology
3
HP 3003, General Gross Anatomy
3
PHIL 3713, Ethics in the Medical Profession OR
2-3
RS 4882, Psych Factors in Health Care Delivery
PHYS 2133, Survey of Physics for Health
3
Professions or higher level physics
RS 3122, Legal and Regulatory Environment of
2
Radiology
RS 3133, Sectional Anatomy
3
RS 3733, Geriatric Considerations in Radiology
3
OR
RS 4343, Radiologic Administrative Concepts
RS 4463, Statistics for Medical Imaging
3
RSU 4102, Introduction
to Ultrasound
2
RSU 4112, Sectional Anatomy: Sonography
2
RSU 4122, Small Parts
2
RSU 4134, Introduction to Sonography Lab
4
RSU 4213, Physics & Instrumentation I
3
RSU 4223, Abdomen Sonography
3
RSU 4232, Abdomen Sonography Lab
2
RSU 4322, Ob/Gyn Sonography Lab
2
RSU 4323, Physics & Instrumentation II
3
RSU 4413, Vascular Sonography
3
RSU 4422, Vascular Sonography Lab
2
RSU 4513, Ultrasound Clinical I
3
RSU 4523, Ultrasound Clinical II
3
RSU 4534, Ultrasound Clinical III
4
RSU 4544, Ultrasound Clinical IV
4
RSU 4551, Clinical Relevancy
1
RSU 4552, Ultrasound Clinical V
2
RSU 4613, Ob/Gyn Sonography
3
RSU 4622, OB Sonography (10 weeks)
2
RSU 4652, Special Procedures in Sonography
2
Sub-total
81-82
Electives:
Sem. Hrs.
Electives
0-1
Total Required Hours:
120
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Major in Radiologic Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
Emphasis in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Previous Healthcare Track)
A complete 8-semester degree plan is available at http://registrar.astate.edu/.
University Requirements:
See University General Requirements for Baccalaureate degrees (p. 40)
First Year Making Connections
Course:
Sem. Hrs.
RT 1003, Making Connections in Radiology
3
Sem. Hrs.
General Education Requirements:
See General Education Curriculum for
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Baccalaureate Degrees (p. 82)
Students with this major must take the
following:
MATH 1023, College Algebra
BIO 2203 AND 2201, Human Anatomy and
Physiology I and Laboratory
COMS 1203, Oral Communication (Required
Departmental Gen. Ed. Option)
Previous Radiologic Technology
Education:
Sem. Hrs.
Students must complete an approved School of
Radiologic Technology
13
Major Requirements:
BIO 2223 AND 2221, Human Anatomy and
Sem. Hrs.
4
Physiology II and Laboratory
RS 3122, Legal and Regulatory Environment of
2
Radiology
RS 3133, Sectional Anatomy
RS 4343, Radiologic Administrative Concepts OR
3
2-3
RS 3733, Geriatric Considerations in Radiology
OR
RS 4882, Psych Factors in Health Care Delivery
RS 4463, Statistics for Medical Imaging
3
RSU 4102 Introduction
to Ultrasound
2
RSU 4112, Sectional Anatomy: Sonography
2
RSU 4122, Small Parts
2
RSU 4134, Introduction to Sonography Lab
4
RSU 4213, Physics & Instrumentation I
3
RSU 4223, Abdomen Sonography
3
RSU 4232, Abdomen Sonography Lab
2
RSU 4322, Ob/Gyn Sonography Lab
2
RSU 4323, Physics & Instrumentation II
3
RSU 4413, Vascular Sonography
3
RSU 4422, Vascular Sono Lab
2
RSU 4513, Ultrasound Clinical I
3
RSU 4523, Ultrasound Clinical II
3
RSU 4534, Ultrasound Clinical III
4
RSU 4544, Ultrasound Clinical IV
4
RSU 4551, Clinical Relevancy
1
RSU 4552, Ultrasound Clinical V
2
RSU 4613, Ob/Gyn Sonography
3
RSU 4622, OB Sonography (10 weeks)
2
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RSU 4652, Special Procedures in Sonography
RT 1222, Radiologic Physics
Sub-total
Electives:
Electives
Total Required Hours:
2
2
68-69
Sem. Hrs.
0-1
120
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RSU)
RSU 4102. Introduction to Ultrasound This course will provide an overview of the foundations of
diagnostic medical sonography and the practitioners role in the health care delivery system. Spring.
RSU 4112. Sectional Anatomy Sonography Knowledge of anatomical layering and review body systems. Sonographic terminology, organ and organ
system relationships, and directional terminology will also be focused upon in this course. Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional
program. Summer.
RSU 4122, Small Parts Sonography Knowledge of anatomy pathology of small parts including male pelvis, breast, thyroid, and musculoskeletal
sonography. Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional program. Summer.
RSU 4134. Introduction to Sonography Laboratory Clinical application knowledge of sonography equipment, sonographic terminology, and anatomy
pathology of small parts. Students will participate in directed scanning exercises and simulator scanning to develop the critical thinking skills
needed in practice of sonography. Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional program. Summer.
RSU 4213. Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I This course will provide theoretical foundations and clinical applications of ultrasound physics
and instrumentation, including Doppler principles, performance testing, and bioeffects. Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional
program. Fall.
RSU 4223. Abdominal Sonography I Specific anatomic and pathologic information necessary for the clinical practice of abdominal diagnostic medical
sonography, including abdominal organs and organ systems, normal, abnormal appearances, and pertinent laboratory tests are discussed.
Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional program. Fall.
RSU 4232. Abdominal Sonography I Laboratory This course will provide clinical application knowledge of abdominal organs and organ systems.
Students will participate in directed scanning exercises and simulator scanning to develop the critical thinking skills needed in practice of abdominal
sonography. Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional program. Fall.
RSU 4322. OBGYN Sonography Laboratory Laboratory scanning of specific anatomy and pathology necessary for the clinical practice of obstetric and
gynecologic diagnostic medical sonography. Corequisites, RSU 4613 and 4323. Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Spring.
RSU 4323. Physics and Instrumentation II This course is a continuation of RSU 4213. Advanced theoretical foundations and clinical applications of
ultrasound physics and instrumentation, including Doppler principles, performance testing, and bioeffects. Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the
professional program. Spring.
RSU 4413. Vascular Sonography Knowledge of venous and arterial anatomy, physiology and clinical considerations necessary for practice in the
vascular clinical setting. Anatomy of the upper and lower extremities, abdomen, special circulations, cerebrovascular circulation. Prerequisite,
formal acceptance in to the professional program. Fall.
RSU 4422. Vascular Sonography Laboratory Ultrasound scanning of anatomy of the upper and lower extremities, abdomen, and special circulations,
as well as cerebrovascular intra and extracranial circulation will be the focus of this course. Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional
program. Fall.
RSU 4513. Ultrasound Clinic I Entry level content and clinical practice experiences designed for sequential development, application, analysis,
integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in small parts and abdominal sonography. Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the
professional program. Fall.
RSU 4523. Ultrasound Clinical Education II Advanced level content and clinical practice experiences designed for sequential development,
application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in small parts, abdominal, and ob-gyn sonography.
Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional program. Spring.
RSU 4534. Ultrasound Clinical Education III Advanced level content and clinical practice experiences designed for sequential development,
application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in small parts, abdominal, and obstetrics and gynecology
sonography. Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional program. Summer.
RSU 4544. Ultrasound Clinical Education IV Advanced level content and clinical practice experiences designed for sequential development
application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts. Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional program. Summer.
RSU 4551. Sonography Clinical Relevancy Advanced application of anatomy and pathology as seen with sonographic examination and case studies
will be the focus of this course. Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional program. Fall.
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RSU 4552. Ultrasound Clinical Education V Advanced level content and clinical practice experiences designed for sequential development,
application, analysis, integration, synthesis and evaluation of concepts and theories in small parts, abdominal, ob gyn, and vascular sonography.
Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional program. Fall.
RSU 4562. Ultrasound Clinical Education VI Provides students with supplemental clinical experience in the event students should miss an excessive
amount of clinical days, the student feels that additional clinical experience in needed, or DMS faculty and clinical instructors feel that the student
would benefit from additional clinical experience. Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional program. Demand.
RSU 4563. Ultrasound Clinical Education VII Provides students with supplemental clinical experience in the event students should miss an excessive
amount of clinical days, the student feels that additional clinical experience in needed, or DMS faculty and clinical instructors feel that the student
would benefit from additional clinical experience. Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional program. Demand.
RSU 4564. Ultrasound Clinical Education VIII Provides students with supplemental clinical experience in the event students should miss an excessive
amount of clinical days, the student feels that additional clinical experience in needed, or DMS faculty and clinical instructors feel that the student
would benefit from additional clinical experience. Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional program. Demand.
RSU 4613. Obstetric and Gynecologic Sonography Specific anatomic and pathologic information necessary for the clinical practice of obstetric and
gynecologic diagnostic medical sonography. Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional program. Fall.
RSU 4622. Obstetric Sonography II Continuation of specific anatomic and pathologic information necessary for the clinical practice of obstetric
diagnostic medical sonography. Registration restricted to students who have successfully completed the spring semester in the DMS program.
Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional program. Summer.
RSU 4652. Special Procedures in Sonography Specific anatomic and pathologic information necessary for the clinical practice of special procedures
in abdominal, pediatric, and neonatal diagnostic medical sonography. Fall.
RSU 4712. Introduction to Cardiac Sonography Cardiac anatomy, physiology and clinical considerations necessary for practice in the cardiovascular
clinical setting. Indications for cardiac testing and disease processes are discussed. Prerequisite, formal acceptance in to the professional program.
Spring.
RSU 4723. Cardiac Sonography Continued discussion of cardiac disease processes. Corequisite RSU 4732. Good standing in DMS certificate
program required. Summer.
RSU 4732. Competency Sonography Lab I Clinical application knowledge of small parts, abdominal organs and organ systems. Students will
participate in directed scanning exercises and simulator scanning to develop the critical thinking skills needed. Corequisite, 4223. Prerequisite,
formal acceptance in to the professional program. Fall.
RSU 4742. Competency Sonography Lab II Provide clinical application knowledge of gynecologic and obstetrical, vascular, or cardiac sonography.
Directed scanning exercises and simulator scanning to develop the critical thinking skills. Registration restricted to students who have successfully
completed the fall semester of appropriate DMS certificate program. Summer.
RSU 4812. Cardiac Conduction and Arrhythmia Provides an understanding of normal and abnormal conduction of electrical impulses in the cardiac
system. Prepares students to recognize cardiac rhythms in the clinical setting. Registration restricted by admittance to the DMS Cardiac Certificate
program. Spring.