DMS 53A: DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY I
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
Heading | Value |
---|---|
Effective Term: | Summer 2025 |
Units: | 2 |
Hours: | 2 lecture, 1 laboratory per week (36 total per quarter) |
Prerequisite: | DMS 50A. |
Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
Transferable: | CSU |
Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Recognize normal and abnormal anatomical structures.
- Describe related pathology , lab tests, and clinical symptoms
Description
Introduction to anatomy and physiology related to abdominal organs and abdominal vasculature. Includes normal abdominal anatomy and pathology, clinical symptoms, and laboratory tests related to normal and abnormal abdominal findings. Intended for students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of abdominal vascular structures
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of major abdominal organs
- Differentiate between normal anatomy versus pathological findings of the abdominal and vascular structures
- Describe clinical symptoms related to normal and abnormal abdominal findings
- Describe laboratory tests and results related to normal and abnormal abdominal findings
Course Content
- Anatomy of abdominal vascular system in multiple planes and projections
- Aorta
- Inferior vena cava (IVC)
- Portal venous system
- Physiology of abdominal vascular system
- Aorta
- Inferior vena cava (IVC)
- Portal venous system
- Pathophysiology of aorta, IVC, portal venous system
- Anatomy of abdominal organs in multiple planes and projections
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Gallbladder and biliary system
- Kidneys
- Normal and pathophysiology of abdominal organs
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Gallbladder and biliary system
- Kidneys
- Presenting signs and symptoms of abnormal abdominal conditions
- Laboratory tests related to the abdomen
Lab Content
- Assessments of normal and abnormal abdominal imaging
- Case analyses
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
DVD/TV, computer, monitor.
Method(s) of Evaluation
Methods of Evaluation may include but are not limited to the following:
Assessments
Patient case studies
Method(s) of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following:
Lecture presentations
Classroom discussions
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Kawamura, D., and T. Nolan. Abdomen and Superficial Structure, 5th ed.. 2021.
Kawamura, D., and B. Lunsford. A Guide to Clinical Practice, Abdomen and Superficial Structure: Workbook, 5th ed.. 2021.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
- Weekly reading assignments
- Research assignments
Discipline(s)
Diagnostic Medical Technology