MATC 2024-25 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

the graduates for entry level employment. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (10 526-2). Complete DMS-213. DMS-220 Credits: 5 DMS Clinical Experience 2 This second-level clinical experience course continues to prepare DMS students to perform sonographic exams on patients with varying degrees of assistance. Students apply scanning skills in a healthcare setting while adhering to the sonographers code of ethics. Students continue to improve technical skills while accepting more responsibilities during scanning procedures. An emphasis of the course is the development of communication and critical thinking skills appropriate to the clinical setting. Participation in this course will take place at a hospital or clinic. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (10-526-2). Complete DMS-209. DMS-221 Credits: 3 Sonography Physics 1 Introduces physics and instrumentation relevant to diagnostic medical sonography. Learners explore how principles of sound propagation in tissues create a sonographic image. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology – Echocardiography program (10-521-2) or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (10-526-2). Completion of or currently enrolled in DMS-200. DMS-222 Credits: 2 Sonography Physics 2 Continues the study of physics and instrumentation relevant to diagnostic medical sonography. The laboratory component of this course introduces the student to the concepts of ultrasound instrumentation, an introduction to ultrasonic scanning technique, and maintenance of ultrasound equipment. Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in the Cardiovascular Technology – Echocardiography program (10-521-2) or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (10 526-2). Complete DMS-221. DMS-223 Credits: 3 Vascular Imaging 1 Introduces the principles of vascular sonographic imaging. Learners perform a variety of peripheral vascular arterial and venous duplex exams. Prerequisite(s): Complete DMS-221. Must be admitted to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (10-526-2). DMS-224 Credits: 3 Vascular Imaging 2 Prepares learners to perform abdominal vascular and physiologic peripheral vascular exams. Prerequisite(s): Complete DMS-223. Must be admitted to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (10-526-2).

included. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (10-526-2). Complete DMS-200 BIOSCI-177 and BIOSCI-179. DMS-208 Credits: 3 OB/GYN Sonography 1 Prepares learners to perform ultrasounds of the nongravid uterus and the fi rst-trimester pregnancy. Explores the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the female reproductive system as well as intrauterine and ectopic pregnancies. Prerequisite(s): Complete BIOSCI-177 and BIOSCI-179. Must be admitted to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (10-526-2). Completion of or currently enrolled in DMS-200. DMS-209 Credits: 2 DMS Clinical Experience 1 Opportunities to apply scanning skills in a clinical setting. Students concentrate efforts on ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs. Participation in this course will take place at a hospital or clinic. Prerequisite(s): Complete DMS-207, DMS-208 and DMS-221. Must be admitted to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (10-526-2). DMS-210 Credits: 2 Cross Sectional Anatomy Introduces cross sectional anatomy as related to diagnostic medical sonography. Includes correlating images from other imaging modalities. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Radiography (10-526-1) or the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (10-526-2) programs. Complete BIOSCI-179 or RADT-193. DMS-211 Credits: 2 Super fi cial Sonography Investigates super fi cial structure imaging. Includes anatomy, pathophysiology and sonographic evaluation. Prepares learner to perform ultrasounds of the thyroid, breast, male reproductive system, musculoskeletal system and GI tract. Prerequisite(s): Complete DMS-207, DMS-221 and DMS-210. Must be admitted to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program OB/GYN Sonography 2 Prepares learners to perform ultrasounds of the second- and third-trimester pregnancy. Explores the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the female pelvis and the developing fetus. Learners will be exposed to interventional procedures related to pregnancy. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (10-526-2). Complete DMS-208. DMS-217 Credits: 2 Registry Review Review of the competencies covered in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. This course prepares students to sit for nationally recognized registry exams and includes test taking strategies and skills that will equip (10-526-2). DMS-212 Credits: 3

DLABT-117

Credits: 1

Dental Tech Professionalism Highlights ethical, legal and historical aspects of dentistry and dental lab technology with a focus on dental laboratory management techniques. Prerequisite(s): Complete DLABT-121 and DLABT-115. Must be admitted to the Dental Technician program (31-507-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in DLABT-129. DLABT-121 Credits: 5 Introduction to Crown and Bridge Theoretical and practical study. This course is an introduction to fi xed prosthodontics. The focus of this course is on crown and bridge techniques with metal based restorations. Prerequisite(s): Complete DLABT-111 and DLABT-114. Must be admitted to the Dental Technician program (31-507-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in All Ceramic Techniques Theoretical and practical study. This course is an introduction to fi xed prosthodontics. The focus of this course is on crown and bridge techniques with all ceramic based restorations. Prerequisite(s): Complete DLABT-121 and DLABT-115. Must be admitted to the Dental Technician program (31-507-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in DLABT-117. DMS – Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Department 526) DMS-200 Credits: 3 Introduction to DMS Introduces learners to the fi eld of diagnostic medical sonography. Explores the duties and functions of the diagnostic medical sonographer as well as the historical background. Learners examine the other imaging modalities as they relate to sonography. Includes principles of patient care and legal and ethical issues related to sonography. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Cardiovascular Technology — Echocardiography program (10-521-2). DMS-203 Credits: 1 Scanning With Pro fi ciency Prepares learners for the rigors of clinical imaging by performing timed abdominal and gynecological competencies. Prerequisite(s): Complete DMS-207, DMS-208 and DMS-221. Must be admitted to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (10-526-2). DMS-207 Credits: 4 Abdominal Sonography Prepares learners to perform ultrasounds of the abdominal organs including liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, pancreas, spleen, urinary tract, aorta and retroperitoneum. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the anatomy and pathology of the abdominal organs. Practice scan sessions DLABT-115. DLABT-129 Credits: 5

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