DMS 60A: CRITIQUE & PATHOLOGY I
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
Heading | Value |
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Effective Term: | Summer 2025 |
Units: | 2 |
Hours: | 2 lecture per week (24 total per quarter) |
Prerequisite: | BIOL 40A, 40B and 40C. |
Corequisite: | DMS 50A, 50B and 72A. |
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.
- List the differential diagnosis that is responsible for sonographic changes.
Description
Interpretation and critique of normal and abnormal anatomy of the abdomen, female pelvis, and obstetrics. Includes didactic, clinical, and image findings. Emphasis on descriptive and effective communication skills through written, oral case presentations, and critiques. 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 normal findings in sonographic images of the abdomen, female pelvis, and obstetrics in oral communication
- Describe the abnormal findings in sonographic images of the abdomen, female pelvis, and obstetrics in oral communication
- Explain the relationship of the clinical history, symptoms, and laboratory findings with sonographic images of the abdomen, female pelvis, and obstetrics
- Demonstrate effective communication skills with clinical preceptors
Course Content
- Sonographic images of normal abdominal anatomy
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Gallbladder and biliary system
- Kidneys
- Spleen
- Female pelvis
- First, second, and third trimester obstetrics
- Abnormal sonographic findings
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Gallbladder and biliary system
- Kidneys
- Spleen
- Female pelvis
- First, second, and third trimester obstetrics
- Clinical history, symptoms, and laboratory findings
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Gallbladder and biliary system
- Kidneys
- Spleen
- Female pelvis
- First, second, and third trimester obstetrics
- Communication skills
- Oral
- Written
Lab Content
Not applicable.
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
Case presentations
Case reports
Method(s) of Instruction
Methods of Instruction may include but are not limited to the following:
Lecture presentations
Cooperative learning exercises
Oral presentations
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Curry, R., and B. Tempkin. Sonography Introduction to Normal Structure and Function, 5th ed.. 2021.
Curry, R., and B. Tempkin. Sonography Introduction to Normal Structure and Function: Workbook, 5th ed.. 2021.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
- Written case reports
- Case presentations
- Case analysis
Discipline(s)
Diagnostic Medical Technology