DMS 104 - Diagnostic Ultrasound Foundations

4 Credit Hour(s)
3 Lecture Hour(s)
2 Lab Hours(s)
Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
This course focuses on the study of clinical medicine pertinent to sonography. Care of the patient with emphasis placed on basic human needs, and age and cultural competency will be discussed. Interprofessional communication, both oral and written, physical assessment skills, obtaining clinical history and related symptoms, along with knowledge of other diagnostic testing pertinent to the ultrasound diagnosis will be introduced. Patient transport, including proper transfer skills, and patient positioning techniques will be reviewed and demonstrated. Current legal issues and medical ethics in sonography will be discussed along with an overview of the sonography practice, to include, professional organizations, introduction to ergonomics, infection control, medical asepsis, and quality control.