Courses

Topics covered include cell structure and function, genetics, reproduction, and development of animal systems.

This course is designed for professional nursing and general college students. Included are a general survey of human histology and the study of structure and function of organ systems of the human body, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, endocrine, and nervous systems. Structure and function of sensory organs are also included in the course. Should be taken with Anatomy and Physiology I Lab .

A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in BIO 153 Anatomy and Physiology I. Included is the detailed study of cells, tissues, the structure and function of the skeleton, the muscles, and the nervous and endocrine systems of the human body using laboratory experience and demonstration.

A continuation of BIO 153 - Anatomy and Physiology I. Included is the study of structure and function of the circulatory (blood, heart, blood vessels, and circulation), lymphatic, immune, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Should be taken with BIO 163L - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab.

A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce topics covered in Anatomy and Physiology II. Included is the study of circulatory, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems using laboratory experience and demonstration.

The analysis of the Greek and Latin components of medical and biological terms with the objective of developing skills in word recognition and word building.

A review of fundamental topics in chemistry including units of measurements, classifications of matter, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, the periodic table, chemical reactions, solutions, gases, and energy.

A calculus-based course including an introduction to derivatives and integrals, dimensional analysis, analytical geometry, trigonometry, vectors, experimental error and other topics to provide a mathematical foundation for natural science majors.

Basic concepts of analytical geometry, limits and derivatives, differentials and rates, integration, definite and indefinite integrals, differentiation of logarithmic and exponential functions.

The first course in a 2-semester calculus-based physics sequence for science and mathematics majors. A study of mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, waves, sound, and the mathematical methods of physics. Should be taken with PHY 214L - Physics for Scientists I Lab and PHY 214D - Physics for Scientists I Discussion.

This laboratory course, designed to be taken concurrently with PHY 214 - Physics for Scientists I, emphasizes scientific measuring and reporting techniques. Observational laboratories will reinforce topics in mechanics, including kinematics, Newton's Laws, momentum, energy, waves, sound, and thermodynamics.

Mathematical theory and applications, development of formulae, principles of statistical decision theory, descriptive measurements, probability concepts, random variables, normal distribution, inferential statistics, sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, chi-squared procedures, linear regression, and the use of computers in statistics.

This course is an introduction to the role of the Radiologic Technologist. Students will learn about the profession, including professional roles, ethics, standards, professional development, regulation, accreditation, quality management, and legal issues.

This course provides an overview of various health information systems, with emphasis on case studies of systems utilized in areas such as patient-care, clinical decision-support, disease and demographic surveillance, imaging and simulation, and safety and environmental assessment. Fundamentals of proposing, reporting, and refereeing evaluation studies are covered. Legal and ethical issues related to training, security, confidentiality, and the use of informed consent are also addressed.

This course introduces students to the basic pathogenesis of disease in human beings. The course will describe the most common disorders as they relate to each major body system while exploring the etiology, risk factors, diagnostic and prognostic procedures of each disease. This course also studies the pathology and general health management of disease and injuries across the human lifespan.

The study of indications, utility, limitations, and technical procedures related to echocardiographic studies. Basic instruction and scanning principles related to echocardiography for general healthy population that include, but not limited to; anatomy, scanning techniques, cardiac measurement, and new dynamics correlated by laboratory experience and demonstration. Lab will incorporate current and relevant techniques and application of echocardiographic images, flow data, and contrast-enhanced echocardiography. Meets CAAHEP-DMS Standards

This course focuses on technical procedures related to Obstetrics-Gynencological (Ob-Gyn) scanning techniques, fetal anatomy and pathologies, and gynecological anatomy and pathologies. Instruction and scanning principles related to Ob-Gyn sonography will be discussed and demonstrated. Students will demonstrate proficiency in technique and application of Ob-Gyn images. Meets CAAHEP-DMS Standards

The study of vascular technology, doppler, abdomen, and small parts scanning and patient care. Instruction, scanning, and clinical application of images will be evaluated and demonstrated in this course. Meets CAAHEP-DMS Standards

In this practicum course, learners will analyze and apply evidence-based clinical practice of cardiac sonography. Focus on the study and practice of a variety of cardiac echocardiograms and proficiency in cardiac scanning techniques among adult, pediatric and fetal cardiac examinations. Two hundred fifty-six (256) clinical hours are required. Meets CAAHEP-DMS Standards.

The study of abdomen-neurosonography procedures. Instruction and scanning principles related to abdomen-neurosonography will be evaluated and demonstrated in this course. Laboratory experiences include techniques and application of images related to abdomen-neurosonography sonography. Meets CAAHEP-DMS Standards.

This course is a continuation and an advanced practice and procedures of clinical practice- cardiac sonography I. This advanced course requires 480 clock hours of clinical experience in the discipline of cardiac sonography clinical studies. Students will review, evaluate, and scan a variety of cardiac echocardiograms, including adult, pediatric and fetal cardiac exams. Students will demonstrate mastery in scanning cardiac studies. Four hundred eighty (480) clinical hours are required. Meets CAAHEP-DMS Standards . Prerequisite: Program Director approval

Basic physical principles and instrumentation of ultrasound production and imaging will be studied. This course will demonstrate acoustical physics, propagation principles, transducers, machine instrumental, hemodynamics, harmonics, doppler principles, biologic effects, artifacts, and quality control. Students will demonstrate proficiency in ultrasound physics and instrumentation. Meets CAAHEP-DMS Standards.

This course requires 480 clock hours of clinical experience in the discipline of general vascular sonography. Students will review, evaluate, and scan a variety of patient exams including general abdomen, Ob-Gyn, and vascular. Students will demonstrate proficiency in general vascular sonography and be able to identify of normal and pathological exams. Four hundred eighty (480) clinical hours are required. Meets CAAHEP-DMS Standards.

Students will evaluate advanced topics in medical sonography. Topics will include in-depth comprehension of and increased level of understanding of topics that include, but not limited to best practices, advanced sonographic techniques, misconduct, malpractice, legal, and professional standards, ethics, scope of practice, and Christian leadership in diagnostic medical sonography. The importance of proper documentation and informed consent will be emphasized. Students will demonstrate proficiency in the profession of diagnostic medical sonography. Meets CAAHEP-DMS Standards.

This course provides a review of echocardiography and is structured to prepare students for their American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) board exam in the concentration of echocardiography. Students will demonstrate mastery in echocardiography. Meets ARDMS and CAAHEP-DMS Standards.

This course requires a second 480 clock hours of clinical experience in the discipline of general vascular sonography. This course is a continuation, and an advanced practice of clinical practice-general vascular sonography I. Students will review, evaluate, and scan a variety of patient exams including general abdomen, Ob-Gyn, and vascular. Students will demonstrate mastery in general vascular sonography and be able to identify of normal and pathological exams. Four hundred eighty (480) clinical hours are required. Meets CAAHEP-DMS Standards.

Advanced physical principles and instrumentation of ultrasound production and imaging will be studied. This course will demonstrate mastery of acoustical physics, propagation principles, transducers, machine instrumental, hemodynamics, harmonics, doppler principles, biologic effects, artifacts, and quality control. Students will demonstrate mastery in ultrasound physics and instrumentation. Meets CAAHEP-DMS Standards.

This course will review content and integrate preparation strategies to pass the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) board exam in the concentration of Ob-Gyn. Students will draw upon previously learned knowledge, skills, and standards related to Ob-Gyn, fetal, and abdomen sonography, use case study analysis for normal and abnormal pathologies involved in ultrasound evaluation of the OB-GYN specialty. Meets ARDMS and CAAHEP-DMS Standards.

This course provides a review of the abdomen and is structured to prepare students for their American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) board exam in the concentration of abdominal sonography. Students will demonstrate mastery in abdomen sonography. Meets ARDMS and CAAHEP-DMS Standards.

This course provides a review of the vascular system and is structured to prepare students for their American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) board exam in the concentration of vascular sonography. Students will demonstrate mastery in vascular sonography. Meets ARDMS and CAAHEP-DMS Standards.

This course presents a variety of topics to develop professionalism and prepare graduates for the professional practice of diagnostic medical sonography. Topics include professional ethical standards of patient care, federal and state compliance, writing a resume/CV, interviewing, and professional communication. Meets CAAHEP-DMS Standards.

This course requires 480 clock hours of clinical experience in the discipline of general vascular sonography. This course is a continuation of DMS 425 Clinical Practice -General Vascular II, with an emphasis on advanced practice of vascular sonography. Students will review, evaluate, and scan a variety of patient exams including general abdomen, Ob-Gyn, and vascular. Students will demonstrate mastery in general vascular sonography and be able to identify and differentiate between normal and pathological exams. Four hundred eighty (480) clinical hours are required. Meets CAAHEP-DMS Standards.