Abdominopelvic Sonography Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Megan Chambers (Curriculum Vitae)Office Location
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Course
DMSO-1441-001 Abdominopelvic Sonography
Prerequisites
Corequisites: DMSO 1260 and DMSO 1110. Students must take DMSO 1260 and DMSO 1110 with DMSO 1441.
Course Description
Normal anatomy and physiology of the abdominal and pelvic cavities as related to scanning techniques, transducer selection, and scanning protocols.
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Hours
(4 sch; 3 lec, 3 lab)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
Required textbooks
Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography, 8th Edition, Hagen-Ansert
Textbook of Diagnostic Sonography, 8th Edition, Hagen-Ansert Workbook
Ultrasound Scanning, Principles and Protocols, 3rd Edition, Betty Bates/Tempkin
Supplies
Pen/Pencil
Laptop or Tablet
Student Performance
DMSO 1441 Abdominopelvic Sonography- Introductory level
| Course Description: Normal anatomy and physiology of the abdominal and pelvic cavities as related to scanning techniques, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. |
End-of-Course Outcomes: Identify the sonographic appearances of normal abdominal and pelvic structures; explain physiology of abdominal and pelvic organs; and describe the appropriate scanning techniques according to standard protocol guidelines.
Lab is associated with this course: Hands-on scanning techniques, physics of sound, proper image production, patient modesty, exam protocols, critical thinking once scanning.
Students Rights and Responsibilities
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Expected Student Behavior
CLASSROOM ETHICS
In this course Plagiarism, dishonesty, or any other unethical course conduct, is cause for a final course grade of "F" regardless of other grades earned to-date in the course. If in doubt about a particular assignment or testing practice, discuss the matter in advance with the course instructor.
Grievance Policy
If a student has a concern with the course instructor, the following due process protocol will apply. The student will follow the protocol steps in the order shown.
1. Make every effort to resolve the concern directly with the course instructor. The instructor should be contacted by the student before the conclusion of the course.
2. If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the course instructor, the student should seek satisfaction from the director of radiography within one week of the student instructor meeting.
3. If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the director of radiography, the student should seek satisfaction from the Dean of Health Sciences within one week of the student supervisor meeting.
4. If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the Dean of Health Sciences, the student should seek satisfaction from the Vice-President and Dean of Instruction within one week of the student - Dean meeting.
5. If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the Vice-President and Dean of Instruction, the student should seek satisfaction from the college President within one week of the student-Vice-President meeting.
6. If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the President, the student should seek satisfaction from the college Board of Regents at the next regular meeting of the Regents. The decision of the Regents will be final.
Grading Criteria
FINAL GRADE EVALUATION
The following grade scale applies throughout this clinical course for all activities:
A = 92 - 100
B = 83 - 91
C = 75 - 82
F = 74 or below
A grade of "D" is not possible in this course.
GRADING DISTRIBUTION
The final course grade will be computed as follows:
Average of Unit Examinations and Lab comps = 25%
Average Quizzes/Assignments = 15%
Final Comprehensive Examination = 30%
Final Lab Comp = 30%
It is always the sole responsibility of the student who has been absent to complete any missed work in accordance with syllabus policies.
If a student is absent on the day of a scheduled examination or submission of an out-of-class assignment, the student may make-up the missed points as follows:
1. The missed work must be completed by 3:00 pm on the next day following the absence.
2. The missed work make-up score will be penalized 25% due to the absence.
- NO late work will be accepted for lab assignments.
On a rare occasion, a student may know in advance of an impending and UNAVOIDABLE absence. If that absence is to occur on a day when a scored activity is to be taken, the student may petition the instructor, IN ADVANCE (1 week minimum) AND IN WRITING, for an “excused absence.” Each excused absence request will be handled on an individual basis and the decision of the instructor will be final. If approved by the instructor, an excused absence will not result in the loss of any points on the scored activity due to the absence.
If a missed scored activity is not completed in accordance with this make-up policy, the specific activity in question will be scored as ZERO points and averaged as zero credit into the final course grade. This make-up policy is strictly enforced.
Quizzes and in-class assignments cannot be made up.
EVALUATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE
The course will consist of unit examinations, quizzes, homework, in class assignments and a comprehensive didactic and lab final examination.
*Tutoring is available and mandatory for any exam grade less than 75%.
Attendance
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular attendance is required to maintain an expectation of satisfactory progress (grade of ‘C’ or better) in this highly technical course. It is the responsibility of the student to be present in class each time it is scheduled to meet. Attendance will be recorded at each lecture. Likewise, on-time arrival for class is absolutely expected.
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Calendar
| Course Level: Introductory |
| Course Description: Normal anatomy and physiology of the abdominal and pelvic cavities as related to scanning techniques, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. |
Calendar
DMSO 1441
Week 1: Ch 1-2, assignment LAB- pancreas
Week 2: Ch 3-4, assignment LAB- IVC/aorta
Week 3: Ch 5-6, assignment LAB- Gallbladder/cbd
Week 4: Ch 7, assignment TEST 1 (Ch 1-6) LAB- Gallbladder/cbd
Week 5: Ch 8, assignment LAB- Gallbladder/cbd
Week 6: Ch 9, assignment LAB- Liver
Week 7: Ch 10, assignment LAB- Liver
Week 8: Ch 11, assignment LAB- Liver
Week 9: Ch 12-13, assignment LAB- Kidneys/bladder
Week 10: Ch 14, assignment TEST 2 (Ch 7-13) LAB- Kidneys/bladder
Week 11: Ch 15, assignment LAB- Spleen
Week 12: Ch 16, assignment LAB- ABD complete
Week 13: Ch 17-19, assignment TEST 3 (Ch 14-19) LAB- ABD complete
Week 14: Ch 20, assignment LAB- ABD complete
Week 15: Project and Review
Week 16: Comprehensive Didactic and Lab Final
*Calendar is subject to change*
Every class period will have a scanning lab where student learns how to obtain sonogram images. These skills will be added upon every week with the end result of student scanning an abdomen complete exam. Students will take these skills learned in Lab and apply them in the clinical setting at each Practicum, where scanning skills will be continued and built upon.
Additional Information
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Additional Information:
Electronic devices which produce audible sounds must be silenced during all lecture presentations. Also, text messaging during class and lab is absolutely prohibited
STUDY TIPS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
This course is very technical and, as such, demands strong student study skills to complete the course satisfactorily. Sonography is NOT “rocket-science,” but it does require persistent and effective study to grasp and retain the information.The following study skill guidelines have been tested through many years, and when used consistently, have been proven to work. Of course, students have different learning styles. Therefore, all skills listed may not be appropriate for you. If you have already developed a study system that works, don’t change it! If that is not the case, the you should give strong consideration to the adoption of one or more of these guidelines.
1. Plan to study no less than two clock-hours each week for each hour of class time. If you are academically challenged you should spend even more time. Class time is used to collect notes — NOT to learn the greater part of the information. Effective learning must continue to take place outside of the classroom.
2. NEVER extend a study session beyond 30 minutes without taking a short break. For most students, continuous studying without frequent short breaks generally serves little or no useful purpose. It is not usually possible for the average student to remain sufficiently focused beyond 30 minutes.
3. During a study session, get active! Choose an area free of distractions and don’t get comfortable. Read your notes and the textbook out loud if the location permits. Using the additional sense of hearing further improves retention and learning. Reading silently using only the sense of sight and limits learning ability.
4. Re-write your lecture notes within twelve hours. Notes taken during a lecture session must often be abbreviated to save time. This creates gaps in sentence and paragraph structure. Therefore, if a re-write does not occur relatively soon, gaps will be difficult to close later. Also, a re-write involves the sense of touch which improves retention and learning. When closing gaps, be sure to consult the textbook for additional information relative to the subject under study. A good dictionary can also be helpful.
5. Study with a classmate when possible. For most students, group study reinforces learning.
6. NEVER “cram” for tests. Cramming may work, but any success is only temporary since this study technique involves short-term memory. Use of long-term memory is absolutely necessary to successfully complete any course which requires a comprehensive final examination and a program of study where an overall program exit comprehensive examination and certification examination is also required. Instead of relying on a “crisis approach” to learning, stay organized and review often.
7. Ask questions during class sessions and/or visit with the course instructor outside of class to clarify information that may be difficult for you to grasp. If necessary, seek advice from the instructor for making improvements. However, seeking advice during the final couple of weeks of the course is probably too late!
8. Avoid, at all cost, a pessimistic attitude. Instead, THINK POSITIVELY! A person in very likely to mentally move in the direction he or she thinks about most often. When a subject seems overwhelming, don’t panic! When the brain is in “panic mode,” it cannot simultaneously be in an effective learning mode. If panic develops, STOP! Re-evaluate your study skills and make immediate changes that can remove or reduce the difficulty. Chances are, the panic is the result of not enough time set aside to learn the information.
9. Improve your self-confidence! An excellent online tool to help build self-confidence can be seen at …
http://www.mindtools.com/selfconf.html
Syllabus Created on:
08/14/17 9:07 AM
Last Edited on:
08/17/17 1:16 PM