Jun 01, 2024  
2024-2025 SCC Catalog 
    
2024-2025 SCC Catalog

DMS 170 - Clinical Applications III


Clinical Hours: 24 Credits: 8

Description: This course covers advanced sonography modalities in the clinical environment.

Prerequisite(s):  DMS 112 , DMS 114 DMS 125 , and DMS 160 
Course Topics:
  • Medical ethics, law, infection control, communication and patient care as it relates to sonography Ergonomic techniques and awareness of work-related MSK injuries
  • Sonographic hands on imaging techniques including image optimization
  • Medical and sonographic technology
  • Biological effects of sonography and ALARA
  • Scope of practice for sonographers
  • Achievement of clinical competency through the performance of sonographic exams

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website
Required Materials:
  • Windows based computer with Internet access.

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability and to continue in the Radiologic Technology Program.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F =   0 - 59


Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate application of ergonomic techniques.
  2. Demonstrate application of infection control, standard precautions, isolation procedure, preventative methods and transducer sanitation and disinfection.
  3. Demonstrate application of patient care both inside and outside the sonography department.
  4. Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in the healthcare environment.
  5. Demonstrate medical ethics while in the clinic setting.
  6. Demonstrate the application of image production and optimization.
  7. Demonstrate practice of the ALARA principle while in the clinic setting.
  8. Demonstrate sonographic technique, measurements, sonographic appearances, and Doppler patterns, where applicable, in both normal and abnormal structures.
  9. Demonstrate scanning protocol and modification(s) based on the sonographic findings and the differential diagnoses.
  10. Demonstrate clinical competency through the performance of sonographic examinations.
  11. Define resources for professional development including professional organizations, clinical conferences, and professional journals.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies  that include:

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies  on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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2024-2025