Maricopa Community Colleges  DMI230AA   19996-20085 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 01/26/99
DMI230AA 19996-20085 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Introduction to Diagnostic Ultrasound: History
History of ultrasound including medical applications. Job description including opportunities, training, roles and responsibilities of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the workplace.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DMI230AA   19996-20085 Introduction to Diagnostic Ultrasound: History
1. Define and describe medical terminology related to General Medicine and Diagnostic Ultrasound. (I)
2. Describe the history of ultrasound and its medical applications. (II)
3. Describe the health care settings and organization structure of ultrasound environments. (III)
4. Describe the role of the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. (IV)
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DMI230AA   19996-20085 Introduction to Diagnostic Ultrasound: History
    I. Medical Terminology
        A. Definitions
        B. Ultrasound Terms
        C. Medical Terms
      II. Historical Perspective
          A. Ultrasound
            1. Types of Ultrasound
            2. Uses of Ultrasound
          B. Ultrasound in Medicine
            1. Historical Events
            2. Individuals
            3. State-of-the-Art
        III. Health Care Settings
            A. Types
              1. Hospitals
              2. Clinics
              3. Physicians Offices
              4. Mobile Labs
            B. Organizational Structures
            C. Ultrasound Department Flow Charts
          IV. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
              A. History
              B. Educational Levels
              C. Job Requirements
                1. Conditions of Employment
                2. Uniforms/Dress Code
                3. Health and Hygiene
              D. Licensure
                1. Areas of Specialization
                2. Continuing Education
                3. Upgrading Job Skills
              E. Responsibilities
              F. Functions
              G. Legal Restrictions
              H. Ethical Conduct
              I. Future Trends
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