Department: Health and Public Service
Discipline: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Subject Code: DMS
Course #: 110
Course Title: Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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:
4.0
2.0
8.0
BL: [ ]⅓ [ ]½ [ ]⅔ [ ] Other (Indicate fraction or percent)
2.
Maximum Enrollment (Insert new/revised maximum enrollments below):
Face-to-Face:
Virtual/Online:
Blended:
3.
Catalog Description [§335.2] (Insert new/revised description in space below):
Presents basic ultrasound principles, instrumentation, Doppler, sonographic
terminology and details of the clinical process related to the ultrasound
department of an imaging facility. This course also describes anatomic
relationships in correlation with basic scanning techniques and protocols. Students
engage in an observational clinical rotation. Enrollment is restricted to students in
the DMS program. A course fee is required.
Minimum Grade Required
1. Prerequisites [§335.2]: BIOL 122, ENGL 102, COMM 101 or 203 C
MATH 103, PHYS 151
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:
 Recognize relevant clinical signs, lab values, and symptoms related to
organs scanned with sonography
 Recognize cross-sectional anatomy and scanning planes related to
sonography
 Describe and list basic abdominal protocols
 Describe the role of a sonographer as a member of the health care team
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Department: Health and Public Service
Discipline: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Subject Code: DMS
Course #: 110
Course Title: Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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6.
Describe a historical overview of ultrasound
Describe and demonstrate basic ultrasound instrumentation and acoustic
principles
Describe a basic knowledge of the use of Doppler
Comprehend and employ ultrasound terminology
Describe basic patient care techniques relevant to a sonographer
Describe ergonomics and work related injuries
Identify other imaging modalities and their uses
Describe and demonstrate the clinical process of ultrasound imaging
Describe the clinical environment of the ultrasound department and the
role of a student
Perform basic abdominal imaging
Planned Sequence of Instruction [§335.2]
[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
Topics:
 Program and clinical requirements overview
 Health Assessment: clinical signs, symptoms and lab values
o Maintaining ultrasound worksheets
 Clinical process of ultrasound imaging
 Clinical environment of the imaging department
 Sectional anatomy and scanning planes
 Anatomic and physiologic relationships within the abdominal cavity
 Abdominal scanning techniques and protocols
 Role of the sonographer
 Historical overview of ultrasound
 Basic ultrasound instrumentation and acoustic principles including
Doppler
 Ultrasound terminology
 Patient care relevant to a sonographer
 Ergonomics and work related injuries
 Imaging Modalities
Lab Practice:
 Clinical Process
 Basic instrumentation
 Scanning planes
 Basic ultrasound imaging
 Basic imaging protocols
 Acquire basic renal images
Clinical Rotation Observation:
 Observation of the clinical process of the ultrasound department
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Department: Health and Public Service
Discipline: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Subject Code: DMS
Course #: 110
Course Title: Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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Interaction within the ultrasound department
Assessment of Student Learning [§335.44]
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed
above.]
Tests, workbook assignments, research paper, renal and clinical process
competencies, clinical rotation observation report 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.
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-B -DMS Protocol Book (developed by faculty)
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: 201020
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Date: 11/6/13
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Department: Health and Public Service
Discipline: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Subject Code: DMS
Course #: 110
Course Title: Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:
9/9/09: Digital Description, Catalog Description, Prerequisite/Co-requisite, Learning Outcomes
9/16/10: Digital Description
11/15/12: Prerequisite/Co-requisite
10/1/13 Digital Description, Catalog Description, Prerequisite/Co-requisite, Type of Instruction, Learning Outcomes
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