DMS 110 - Sonography Physics and Instrumentation

Credits: 4
Lecture Contact Hours: 4
Description: This course provides history and knowledge of equipment operations for ultrasound. Fundamentals of acoustic physics, instrumentation, transducer types and parameters, biological effects and Doppler principles will be covered.

Prerequisites: Acceptance into Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. PHYS 123 with a minimum grade of 3.0. DMS 100 with a minimum grade of 3.0.
Corequisites: DMS 120. DMS 150.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Spring, Summer
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Students who already have this knowledge may qualify for prior learning credit. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/student-records/prior-learning-credits

Course Competencies

Examine basic principles of ultrasound.
Explore components of ultrasound systems.
Summarize acoustic physics and formulas related to ultrasound.
Explore the physical nature of sound waves and their interaction with tissue.
Analyze ultrasonic beam transmission and intensity.
Outline principles of pulse echo imaging.
Evaluate ultrasound transducers and how they are used in a clinical setting.
Examine what is meant by biological effects and safe operations of ultrasound equipment.
Summarize ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle.
Explain acquisition, storage and display of ultrasound images.
Explore Doppler physical principles and instrumentation.
Examine principles of color Doppler and its use in the clinical setting.
Assess different types of image artifacts and how to resolve.
Explore quality assurance performed in ultrasound setting.