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Jackson College
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DMS212.I50.SP2015
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Syllabus
Printed by: Kimberly Salinas
Date:
Monday, 1 June 2015, 9:14 PM
Table of contents
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Instructor & Course Information
Weekly Assignments & Assessments
Grading & Assignment Instructions
Academic Honesty and Complaint Process
Instructor & Course Information
Jackson College
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
DMS 212 Comprehensive Sonography
Facilitator: Kim Salinas, Ed.M., RDMS, RVT
Office: JW 226
Phone: 517-796-8535 (please contact via my virtual office forum within the course, or Skype.)
E-mail: salinaskimberls@jccmi.edu
Office hours: by appointment
**The best way to contact me is via e-mail, Skype (username: raulandkim) or my virtual office.
You can expect a response within 24-48 hours during weekdays. I will be checking my e-mail
daily except for weekends.
Course Description: This course includes advanced scanning practices with introduction to
cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosonography, breast, prostate, and musculoskeletal scanning.
Invasive procedures and intra-operative scanning protocols and techniques will be enhanced
upon. Opportunity and aid is given for ARDMS board applications. Extensive review of all
facets of sonography is included in preparation for the ARDMS board exams.
JCC Associate Degree Outcomes (ADO’s): The course goals and objectives incorporate
specific Associate Degree Outcomes (ADOs) established by the JCC Board of Trustees,
administration, and faculty. These goals are in concert with four-year colleges, universities, and
reflect input from the professional communities we serve. ADOs guarantee students achieve
goals necessary for graduation credit, transferability, and professional skills needed in many
certification programs. The ADOs and course objectives addressed in this class include the
following:
ADO 8 at the proficient level with personal responsibilities and problem solving, assessed with
reflective analysis and discussion activities.
Course Objectives:
At the completion of this course students will understand that human behavior has consequences
for the welfare of others.
At the completion of this course students will set goals and establish a plan for personal
improvement.
At the completion of this course students will propose and assess solutions for ethical dilemmas.
Course objectives will be assessed with reflective analysis, and discussion forums.
Students will apply knowledge gained from this course in DMS-224 Clinical Experience III.
Required Texts: Sonography Exam Review: Physics, Abdomen, Obstetrics and
Gynecology, 2nd Edition [Paperback] by Suzanne Ovel (the 1st edition is acceptable also, but
get it with the CD)
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Paperback: 552 pages
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Publisher: Mosby; 2 edition (November 21, 2013)
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Language: English
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ISBN-10: 0323100465
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ISBN-13: 978-0323100465
Suggested Texts: Callen, Peter W., Ultrasonography in Obstetrics and Gynecology 5th edition,
Saunders 2006, ISBN# 978-1-4160-3264-9
Penny, Steven M., Examination Review for Ultrasound, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2011
ISBN-13: 978-0-7817-7978-4
Any other ARDMS exam review books
Weekly Assignments & Assessments
Assignments and Assessments
All weekly assignments are due Sunday’s @ 11pm ET
All quizzes allow 2 attempts with answers being available immediately after you take it. These
will me more of a learning tool than an assessment tool, but you will earn points for doing them.
Session 1
Lesson 1 notes (breast) OPTIONAL
Practice tests on CD: scrotum & prostate, superficial structures, neck, GI Tract, and peritoneum
Reflective analysis
Quiz 1
Submit proctor information for both exams
You MUST come to campus if you live within a 200 mile radius from JC. You must submit your
proctor information to me by July 5, 2015
Discussion
Session 2
Lesson 2 part 1 (required) and part 2 notes (musculoskeletal) OPTIONAL
Practice tests on CD: pancreas, biliary system, spleen
Reflective analysis
Quiz 2
Discussion
Session 3
Lesson 3 notes (abdominal vascular)
Practice tests on CD: liver, abdominal vasculature
Reflective analysis
Quiz 3
Discussion
Session 4
Lesson 4 notes (vascular and echo) OPTIONAL
Practice tests on CD: urinary, retroperitoneum
Reflective analysis
Quiz 4
Discussion
Proctored Mock Registry Abdomen 180 questions (not due until end of course, but you can take
it as a midterm if your proctor is secured)
Session 5
Lesson 5 notes (pediatrics)
Practice tests on CD: pelvic anatomy, physiology of female pelvis, adnexal pathology
Reflective analysis
Quiz 5
Discussion
Session 6
Lesson 6 notes (invasive/intraoperative)
Practice tests on CD: uterine and ovarian pathology, assessment of 1st trimester, ob
complications, placenta, umbilical cord, and patient care
Reflective analysis
Quiz 6
Discussion
Session 7
Lesson 7 notes (legal issues)
Practice tests on CD: assessment of 2nd trimester, assessment of 3rd trimester, fetal
abnormalities
Reflective analysis
Quiz 7
Proctored Mock Registry Exams mock OB/GYN registry 180 questions, AB exam due this
week too if you haven't taken it
NO DISCUSSION
Grading & Assignment Instructions
Grading:
Discussion 6wks @ 20 points 120pts
Reflective analysis 7 @ 40 points 280pts
Quizzes 7 @ 30 points 210pts
Mock registry OB/GYN 360pts
Mock registry Abdomen 360pts
Total possible points 1330pts
Grading system:
95%-100% 4.0
90%-94% 3.5
85%-89% 3.0
80%-84% 2.5
75%-79% 2.0
Please be aware that a 2.0 or higher in this class does NOT provide a guarantee of passing any or
all of the ARDMS examinations. You MUST continue to study prior to taking your boards. It is
highly suggested to use as many resources as possible when studying.
Required discussion: The discussion assignment will consist of 2 posting per week in the
appropriate area of the discussion board. Each week will have an area called “required discussion
wk __” for you to post. One posting must be of a difficult patient or case you had during the
program without telling the outcome (THIS POST MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FRIDAY @
9PM ET). Your second posting will be to respond to a classmates posting of how you would
have handled his/her difficult case or patient. Please let me know if you have questions about
this.
Optional discussion: If you would like to post questions/comments about the reading or lecture
notes, quiz questions , etc., please post them to this specific area found at the bottom of each
weekly unit.
Reflective analysis assignment: For this assignment you will first need to install the cd-rom that
came with the Comprehensive Review book or use the online version (2nd edition), and then
take the specified exams. If you don't have a cd-rom or access to the online version (2nd
edition) then take the test and write out the questions and answers. Once you take the
exam (submit each question as you answer it), you will need to copy and paste the questions that
you missed in a document, and write a brief analysis of what your reasoning was for selecting the
incorrect answer. You are expected to do this for all questions missed. This file will be uploaded
into the appropriate assignment area (wk __ reflective analysis) and submitted for grading. I will
then give you any pointers that I can to help you with the critical thinking process. There may be
some errors in the test bank as well, which will become evident as we go through them. Feel free
to post a comment in my virtual office or e-mail me if you feel there is an error. It will take up
quite a bit of time to go through the exams so don’t wait until the last minute to do them. This is
simply a review and preparation for the kind of questions you will be subject to, so you will get
out of it what you put in….BE HONEST!
Quizzes: The quizzes are some questions outside of the textbook test bank so you have exposure
to other questions. These quizzes will not be reviewed or adjusted to get you used to how the
ARDMS does it. I recommend you take them early so you have them to study from for the final
exams.
Academic Honesty and Complaint Process
Academic Honesty
Click link for full
policy: http://www.jccmi.edu/policies/Academics/Policies/1004.pdf
Policy Summary:
Academic dishonesty is generally an instructional and teachable opportunity for faculty
to guide students and for students to learn from their actions and/or behavior. The
Academic Honesty policy provides guidance for determining the level and severity of
academic dishonesty, establishes how to track and report violations, and defines
consequences to students.
Definitions:
Academic Honesty is defined as ethical behavior that includes student production of
their own work and not representing others' work as their own, by cheating or by helping
others to do so.
Plagiarism is defined as the failure to give credit for the use of material from outside
sources. Plagiarism includes but is not limited to:
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Submitting other's work as your own
Using data, illustrations, pictures, quotations, or paraphrases from other sources
without adequate documentation
Reusing significant, identical or nearly identical portions of one's own prior work
without acknowledging that one is doing so or without citing this original work
(self-plagiarism)
Cheating is defined as obtaining answers/material from an outside source without
authorization. Cheating includes, but is not limited to:
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Plagiarizing in any form
Using notes/books/electronic material without authorization
Copying
Submitting others' work as your own or submitting your work for others
Altering graded work
Falsifying data
Exhibiting other behaviors generally considered unethical
Allowing your work to be submitted by others
Policy Statement:
Faculty members who suspect a student of academic dishonesty may penalize the
student by taking appropriate action up to and including assigning a failing grade for the
paper, project, report, exam, or the course itself. Instructors must document all
instances of academic dishonesty, beyond those of a minor nature, in writing to the
Office of the Academic Deans using the attached form.
Proctored Testing. Students who are suspected of cheating during a course exam or
during Course Placement will be questioned and reported to the appropriate faculty
member or Dean of Students. The proctors are not to stop the exam but report the
questionable behavior. As in other instances, the faculty member will determine the
penalty and appropriate action. If the student is suspected of cheating on Course
Placement, the Dean of Students is to be contacted and will determine the next steps.
Reporting. The Office of the Academic Deans will record and track students who have
been reported for academic dishonesty. If the same student has a second incident, the
Dean will enact sanctions appropriate to the level of infraction. The sanction will be
selected in consultation with the involved faculty. The Dean can administer
consequences up to and including suspension.
In the event of a dispute, all parties should follow the Student Complaints/Academic
procedure as outlined in the JC Faculty Agreement. This policy is also presented in the
Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
Student Complaints/Academic
Click link for full policy: http://www.jccmi.edu/policies/Quality/Policies/2501.pdf
Student Academic Complaints and Appeals Students may dispute classroom related
matters (i.e., grade disputes) within 4 weeks of the end of the semester in question. The
student must have a formal meeting with their instructor to address the concern, as
stated in the Academic Complaint process. If a resolution cannot be reached, the
student may submit an appeal to the SO using the Academic Appeal form.
Student Disciplinary Appeals Actions involving student discipline are handled in
accordance with the Student Judicial Process. Students who wish to appeal the
disciplinary decision may submit an appeal to the SO using the Non-Academic Appeal
form.
Judicial Appeals Process
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Appeal Hearing Assumptions
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The appeal process is not designed to be a re-hearing of an entire case.
The burden of proof rests with the student to clearly demonstrate that
grounds for an appeal has been met (See Sections lll,2,a-d below)
Sanction(s) issued by the Judicial Board will not take effect until the
appeal process is completed.
Sanction(s) that are issued under Tier III where the safety of any student
is a variable may be imposed.
Judicial Appeals Board
Composition - The Judicial Appeals Board (JAB) should consist of three (3)
fulltime college employees, with two (2) alternates.
Selection of board members - Recommendations for JAB members will come
from the Student Ombudsman, Dean of Students, Residence Life Director, and
Leadership Council.
Terms of Office - JAB members will serve for one academic year with the
possibility of yearly reappointment.
Leadership - One member serves as JAB chair and will be elected by a majority
vote of all of the JAB members.
Removal from office - A JAB member may be removed from the JAB for poor
attendance or other due cause by a simple majority vote of the total Judicial
Appeals Board.
Jurisdiction - The Judicial Appeals Board will serve as the panel to review
appeals of decisions rendered by the Judicial Board during the formal hearing
process.
Grounds for an Appeal
Right to Request an Appeal - Students may request that the Judicial Appeal
Board (JAB) review a Judicial Board decision and sanction. An appeal will be
considered (heard by the JAB) if it meets the criteria below.
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Grounds for Appeal - There are certain conditions that must be met for the JAB
to consider an appeal. In the absence of these conditions, the appeal will not be
considered. The following are considered sufficient grounds:
a) There is substantive new evidence not previously available at the time
of the hearing, which could have materially affected the outcome (NOTE:
New witnesses or witness statements do not constitute new evidence
unless there is a clear basis as to why the witnesses were not presented at
the time of the original Judicial Board hearing).
b) There were procedural errors in the case that substantively impacted
the student's access to a fair hearing;
c) The severity of the sanction needs to be reviewed based on
documented mitigating personal circumstances;
d) The decision of the Judicial Board was not supported by the evidence
presented at the hearing, or evidence was not sufficient to establish that a
Code of Conduct violation occurred.
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Appeal Process for Student:
A Non-Academic Appeal form should be submitted to the Student Ombudsman
within five (5) working days from the date of the written decision from the Judicial
Board.
Unless extenuating circumstances can be shown (for example, a hospitalization),
failure to appeal within the allotted time will render the Judicial Board's decision
final.
The written request for an appeal must state the grounds for appeal (citing the
appropriate grounds from the "Grounds for Appeal” list below); a discussion of
the evidence and facts in support of the appeal; and a recommended solution.
The request for an appeal must include a typed explanation and should include
any supporting documentation that should be considered by the Judicial Appeals
Board.
Once submitted, if the deadline and rationale for appeal is deemed appropriate,
the Student Ombudsman will schedule an Appeal meeting.
Scheduling an Appeal:
If the appeal meets the grounds necessary to be considered by the Judicial
Appeals Board, the JAB will convene an appeal hearing within five (5) business
days after receiving the written appeal. A quorum of three (3) Judicial Appeals
Board members should exist in order for an appeal to be heard.
After the appeal is scheduled, The Student Ombudsman will notify the student(s)
and the Judicial Board of the date, time and place of the hearing.
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The student(s) is required to attend the Appeal Hearing. A representative of the
Judicial Hearing Board will be invited but is not required to attend the appeal
hearing.
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Disposition of the Appeal
Prior to the appeal hearing, the Judicial Appeals Board will meet in closed
session to review the written decision of the College Judicial Board, the written
appeal, any supporting documentation provided by the student, After reviewing
the case materials, the Judicial Appeals Board will convene the Appeal Hearing
and call in both parties to the appeal.
The student who filed the appeal will be permitted up to fifteen (15) minutes to
present his/her case to the Judicial Appeals Board. The Board members may
then ask questions of the student. The representative of the Judicial Board will
then be given up to fifteen (15) minutes to present its counter-arguments, after
which the Board members can ask questions.
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The Judicial Appeals Board will again go into closed session to reach a decision in the case, then reconvene the
hearing and read its decision. The decision will be made by a simple majority of the Judicial Appeals Board members
present at the hearing.
The Judicial Appeals Board may take one of the following actions:
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Uphold the decision of the College Judicial Board in its entirety.
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Alter the sanctions imposed by the College Judicial Board
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Dismiss the case against the student
Student will receive email notification of the outcome(s) from the JAB sent to the
student's Jackson College email address.
Updated: November 2014