Department: Health and Public Service
Discipline: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Subject Code: DMS
Course #: 250
Course Title: OB/GYN Sonography II
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORM 335
Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at
a minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]
1.
Digital Description [§335.2] (Insert new/revised digital description below):
Credit hours:
Lecture hours:
Lab hours:
3.0
3.0
0.0
Approved Online/Blended Face-to-Face Instruction Ratios:
[__] 25/75% [__] 33/67% [__] 50/50% [__] 67/33% [__] 75/25%
(Note: The first number indicates the percentage of online instruction. The second number indicates the percentage of
in-class instruction.)
2.
Maximum Enrollment (Insert new/revised maximum enrollments below):
In-Class Instruction: 12
Lab Instruction:
(It is assumed that maximum enrollments for blended courses are the same as those identified for In-Class instruction.
Maximum enrollments for Virtual Learning courses are to be 75% of In-Class instruction, as per the SGP on Maximum
Class Size)
3.
4.
Catalog Description [§335.2] (Insert new/revised description in space below):
Introduces students to processes of the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.
This course addresses maternal diseases and complications; fetal structural
abnormalities including an assessment of fetal well-being; Doppler principles as
they relate to obstetrics; and an overview of fetal cardiac anatomy and pathology.
Enrollment is restricted to students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography AS
program.
Minimum Grade Required
Prerequisites [§335.2]: DMS 125, 140, 180, 210, 230
C
Corequisites:
Other:
5.
Learning Outcomes [§335.2]
[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential
knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
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Department: Health and Public Service
Discipline: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Subject Code: DMS
Course #: 250
Course Title: OB/GYN Sonography II
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Define, recognize, and identify the sonographic appearance of normal
structures during the first, second and third trimesters
Define, recognize, identify and document the sonographic appearance of
obstetric abnormalities of the second and third trimester
Describe proper techniques in acquiring accurate obstetrical/fetal
measurements
Discuss the use of 3-D and 4-D ultrasound
Describe Doppler principles related to obstetrical imaging
Read, analyze, and discuss journal articles
Describe bioeffects to include methods to ensure safety during
operation of diagnostic ultrasound equipment
Planned Sequence of Instruction [§335.2]
[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
Topics:
Protocol
Fetal Growth Assessment
High Risk
Fetal Circulation
Congenital Abnormalities
Genetic Testing
3D/4D
Placenta
Amniotic Fluid
Cord Doppler
Fetal Face and Neck
Fetal Neural Axis
Multiple Gestations
Fetal Echo
Fetal Thorax
Fetal Anterior Abdominal Wall
Fetal Abdomen
Fetal Urogenital System
Fetal Skeleton
7.
Assessment of Student Learning [§335.44]
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed
above.]
Tests, workbooks assignments, journal article review and presentation
Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is
part of regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan
has been determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is maintained in the
College’s assessment management system.
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Department: Health and Public Service
Discipline: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Subject Code: DMS
Course #: 250
Course Title: OB/GYN Sonography II
8.
List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning
Materials (code each item based on instructional use) [§335.2]: CLecture/Laboratory, A-Lecture, B-Laboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLNClinical, I-Online, BL-Blended, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons, EInternship, F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience. [These resources
must be easily accessible to students.]
A,I- Hagen-Ansert, Sandra L. Textbook of Diagnostic Ultrasonography.
St. Louis: Mosby, current edition.
A, I- Hagen-Ansert, Sandra L. Textbook of Diagnostic Ultrasonography
Workbook, St. Louis: Mosby, current edition.
9.
Prepared by Discipline Faculty Proponent: Julia R. Imboden
Date: 10/1/13
10.
Approved by Department Chairperson: Curtis Aumiller
Date: 10/29/13
11.
Approved by Associate Provost: Tim Dolin
Date: 11/4/13
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335,
subchapters A / B.
This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the
policies, standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is
consistent with the college mission.
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar
courses generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and
universities.
12.
Director, Curriculum Compliance & Assessment: Erika Steenland
Date: 11/5/13
13.
Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: Suzanne E. O’Hop, Ph.D.
14.
Original Date of course approval by the college: 200920
15.
Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:
Date: 11/6/13
8-1-09: Prerequisite/Co-requisite
10-1-13: Prerequisite/Co-requisite, catalog description, Learning Outcomes
06/08/15 – Added new blended ratio format & approved maximum enrollment - nb
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