Seattle University
Department of Diagnostic Ultrasound
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR
JUNIOR YEAR
The junior year is comprised of a block of ultrasound-specific courses designed to prepare students with the basic
knowledge needed for entrance into clinical internship. Students with the appropriate prerequisites are allowed to
progress into these courses. The sequence of courses is as follows for
Cardiovascular Track:
FALL C/V
DIUS 304 Pathophysiology (4)
DIUS 332 Echo I
(3)
DIUS 325 Vascular I
(3)
DIUS 331 Abdomen I
(3)
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General Vascular Track:
FALL G/V
DIUS 304 Pathophysiology (4)
DIUS 332 Echo I
(3)
DIUS 325 Vascular I
(3)
DIUS 331 Abdomen I
(3)
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WINTER C/V
DIUS 360 Echo II
DIUS 342 Echo Lab I
DIUS 326 Vascular II
DIUS 346 Vascular Lab I
DIUS 350 Ultrasound Physics
DIUS 370 Research/Prof.
WINTER G/V
DIUS 337 Abdomen II
DIUS 341 Abdomen Lab I
DIUS 326 Vascular I
DIUS 346 Vascular Lab II
DIUS 350 Ultrasound Physics
DIUS 370 Research/Prof.
(4)
(1)
(4)
(1)
(3)
(4)
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SPRING C/V
DIUS 361 Echo III
DIUS 343 Echo Lab II
DIUS 327 Vascular III
DIUS 347 Vascular Lab II
DIUS 375 Instrumentation
SPRING G/V
(4)
DIUS 338 OB/GYN
(1)
DIUS 340 OB/GYN Lab
(4)
DIUS 327 Vascular III
(1)
DIUS 347 Vascular Lab II
(3)
DIUS 375 Instrumentation
(4)
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Descriptions for these courses and their prerequisites are found in the Seattle University Catalog.
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(3)
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This block of courses:
1.
Is an integrated set of interrelated topics pertaining to diagnostic ultrasound. The set contains much
detailed technical information that must be retained for success in clinical internship.
2.
Is comprised of courses that build on each other. Winter courses are taught based on the assumption that
information presented during fall quarter has been mastered and spring courses build on information
presented in the winter. Thus, each course should not be considered an end in itself. Clinical internship, in
turn, builds on basic information presented in the "block" and skills considered to be mastered during the
block.
3.
Serves to prepare students for clinical internship by providing information on:
A.
Physics and instrumentation
B.
Normal and abnormal states/anatomy/physiology evaluated with diagnostic ultrasound
techniques
C.
Professional expectations, attitudes, interactions, departmental function and management
topics
4.
Presents a variety of accepted philosophies and standards of sonographic practice. The main objective of
the course work is to enhance critical thinking so didactic material can be adapted to all areas of
ultrasound.
5.
Contains a variety of written exercises that will be evaluated with regard to content and the effective use of
the rules of composition.
Given the cumulative nature of these courses, the amount of detailed technical material that they contain, and their
importance in preparing the students for clinical internship, the Department holds the following philosophies:
1.
Students are expected to take substantial responsibility for their OWN learning. Assigned readings and
homework exercises together with lecture/lab material serve to provide the necessary preparation and level
of understanding. Initiative and motivation to learn and be responsible for one's own learning is a
necessary attribute for all student interns.
2. Mastery of material and skills will require personal reflection on and integration of information and thinking
through problems/concepts, etc., to provide UNDERSTANDING of the material. Strict memorization is not
considered sufficient and is contraindicated.
Since competent sonographers must interact effectively with a variety of individuals on many different levels, the
development of professional attitudes and practice of professional demeanor is necessary.
1.
2.
During courses and interaction in the junior year, students are expected to practice professional behaviors
inside and outside of the classroom with classmates and instructors.
Progression into clinical internship is based not only on academic performance but also on the program
faculty's recommendation with regard to professional behavior and attitudes.
SENIOR YEAR
The senior year is comprised of a full calendar year (12 months) of clinical internship in an accredited affiliate site.
1st and 2nd Quarters
3rd Quarter
DIUS 471or DIUS 472 Clinical Experience (8/8) DIUS 473 Clin. Exp. (10)
DIUS 487 Sr. Seminar
(2/2) DIUS 487 Sr. Seminar (2)
DIUS 488 Basic Sci. of US
(2/2)
12
12/12
4th Quarter
DIUS 474 Clin. Exp. (8)
DIUS 487 Sr. Seminar (2)
10
Along with clinical experience (DIUS 471, 472, 473, 474), your enrollment is required in the Senior Seminar class,
DIUS 487. Your Seattle University senior synthesis course, DIUS 488, is completed during the first and second
quarters of the senior year.
The purpose of clinical internship is to provide an opportunity for students to:
1.
Acquire specific technical skills related to the performance of diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
2.
Integrate knowledge and skills attained during the junior year with clinical practice and technical
skills in preparation for certifying examinations.
3.
Build on the foundation provided in the junior year and go beyond the information presented in
these courses.
4.
Further develop professional attitudes and behaviors.
5.
Start building a career in diagnostic ultrasound and becoming a contributing member of the
profession.
More detailed technical and professional objectives for clinical internship will be discussed during the junior year with
introduction of additional sections of the Internship Handbook and Sonography Clinical Assessment Notebook
(SCAN) prior to assignment of clinical rotations.
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