DMS A255: Advanced Vascular Ultrasound
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Top Code | 122700 - Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
| Units | 2.5 Total Units |
| Hours | 63 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 36; Lab Hours 27) |
| Total Outside of Class Hours | 0 |
| Course Credit Status | Credit: Degree Applicable (D) |
| Material Fee | Yes |
| Basic Skills | Not Basic Skills (N) |
| Repeatable | No |
| Grading Policy | Standard Letter (S) |
Course Description
This is an advanced vascular course with laboratory exercises. It includes physiological arterial testing of the lower and upper extremities with pathological correlation. PREREQUISITE: DMS A155. Transfer Credit: CSU.
Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)
- Integrate and analyze knowledge of arterial vascular sonography; differentiate between normal and abnormal findings.
Course Objectives
- 1. Apply Doppler and hemodynamics to arterial sonographic imaging.
- 2. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of normal anatomy of carotids and lower extremities for arterial scanning.
- 3. Understand pathophysiology of carotids and lower extremities.
- 4. Sonography following interventional procedures.
- 5. Treatment for lower extremity arterial disease.
- 6. Treatment for carotid artery disease.
Method(s) of Instruction
- Lecture (02)
- DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
- Lab (04)
- DE Live Online Lab (04S)
