DMSO 1351 Sonographic Sectional Anatomy (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses.
Sectional anatomy of the male and female body. Includes anatomical relationships or organs vascular structures and body planes and quadrants. (3 Lec.)
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DMSO 1355 Sonographic Pathophysiology (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses.
Pathology and pathophysiology of the abdominal structures visualized with ultrasound. Includes abdomen, pelvis, and superficial structures. (3 Lec.)
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DMSO 1366 Practicum (or Field Experience)-Diagnostic Medical Sonography (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses.
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (24 Ext.)
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DMSO 1405 Sonography of Abdominopelvic Cavity (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses.
Normal and pathological abdominal and pelvic structures as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection and scanning protocols. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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DMSO 2101 Ultrasound Instrumentation (1)
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Prerequisite: A grade of "C " or better in all previous courses.
This course focuses on the basic pulse-echo ultrasound system including components and function of the scanner, display system, scan converter, and hard copy units. Emphasis on Doppler production and display and safety and performance issues. (1 Lec.)
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DMSO 2130 Advanced Ultrasound and Review (1)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses.
Knowledge, skills, and professional values within a legal and ethical framework addressing emerging technologies and professional development. (4 Lab.)
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DMSO 2253 Sonography of Superficial Structures (2)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses.
Detailed study of normal and pathological superficial structures as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. (2 Lec.)
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DMSO 2262 Clinical-Diagnostic Medical Sonography (2)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (11 Ext.)
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DMSO 2263 Clinical-Diagnostic Medical Sonography (2)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses.
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. (11 Ext.)
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DMSO 2343 Advanced Ultrasound Principles and Instrumentation (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses.
Theory and application of ultrasound principles. Including advances in ultrasound technology. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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DMSO 2345 Advanced Sonography Practices (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses.
Exploration of advanced sonographic procedures and emerging ultrasound applications. (3 Lec.)
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DMSO 2366 Practicum (or Field Experience)-Diagnostic Medical Sonography (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses.
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (24 Ext.)
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DMSO 2367 Practicum (or Field Experience)-Diagnostic Medical Sonography (3)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses.
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. (30 Ext.)
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DMSO 2370 Advanced Ultrasound and Review (3) New course added March 25, 2008
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses.
Knowledge, skills, and professional values within a legal and ethical framework addressing emerging technologies and professional development. (3 Lec., 1 Lab)
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DMSO 2405 Sonography of Obstetrics/Gynecology (4)
This is a WECM Course Number.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in all previous sonography courses.
Detailed study of the pelvis and obstetrics/gynecology as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.)
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Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.