Ultrasound Case Studies I

Course Code: DGMS-226

Department: Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Credit Hours: 1.00

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This course is designed for the second semester DGMS student. Introductions to pathology as seen in the clinical site with emphasis on critical thinking, correct vocabulary usage, identification of possible pathology, and correlation of possible diseases with signs and symptoms. Student must also actively participate in discussions giving at least one differential diagnosis with reasoning behind your conclusion using proper sonographic description. These case studies focus on pathology of the abdomen. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in the following courses: DGMS 230, DGMS 243, DGMS 236, DGMS 223, DGMS 224 or with approval of instructor or Academic Dean