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DIVISION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM
DMS 204 Introduction to Medical Imaging
Instructor: Jo Ann Heller
Jheller921@aol.com
Spring 2013 Thursday 6:00 – 7:15
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Prerequisites: DMS-102, DMS-113.DMS-115
Co requisites: DMS-218, DMS-205, DMS-213
COURSE DESCRIPTION : Introduction to medical imaging is a comprehensive course pertaining to
different procedures that exist in the Radiology Department. It is an introduction to different modalities
and how they interrelate to one another and to sonography. Students will be shown how different
modalities utilize patient testing and the importance of the modality.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Recognize and explain the difference between X-ray ,CT and MRI imaging
Understand how testing modalities are useful to aid in treatment of patients
To understand findings on reports from other imaging modalities
To understand the correlation between Ultrasound and other modalities
To gain basic knowledge of the use of ultrasound in the cardiovascular system
GRADING POLICY
TEST I 33% 92-100 A
TEST II 33% 88-91.9 B+
TEST III 34% 83-87.9 B
79-82.9 C+
75-78.9 C
0-74.9 F
COURSE OF STUDY (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
WEEK 1
Introduction to the Diagnostic Imaging Department
Overview of components of DI Department
WEEK 2
General Radiography
Explanation of findings on bone, chest and abdomen images
Visit to BCC Radiography Lab to demonstrate CR, DR and explanation of PACS
WEEK 3
General Radiography Continued
Explanation and images of fluoroscopy studies including GI, BE, Small Bowel,
Hysterosalpingogram, and Voiding cystourethrograms and Mammography.
Special Procedures in Radiography (excluding cardiovascular studies)
Week 4 Test I Will be tested on material from week s 1, 2 and 3.
Week 5
Computed Tomography
Explanation and Images of CT and CT special procedures and how they relate to U/S
Week 6
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Explanation and Images of MRI and how they relate to U/S
Week 7 Test II Will be tested on material from weeks 5 and 6.
Week 8
Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Oncology and Pet Scanning
Explanation and Images of nuclear Medicine, radiation oncology and Pet Scanning
Week 9
Interventional Cardiology (Guest Speaker)
Explanation and images of procedures done in interventional cardiology. Some
electrophysiology will also be introduced.
Week 10 Test III Will be tested on information from week 8 and 9