Diagnostic Imaging (BS Degrees / Ultrasound Technician Certificate)
DI 10 – PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES OF ULTRASOUND
This course introduces ultrasound physical principles and instrumentation. Topics include sound wave mechanics, transducers, ultrasound equipment, Doppler physics, and safety techniques. (3 units)
Prerequisite: SCI 10 or equivalent
DI 20 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
This course provides opportunity for students to develop knowledge, skills, process and understanding of medical terminology. (3 units)
DI 30 – ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology. (3 units) Prerequisite: SCI 31 or equivalent
DI 110 – ULTRASOUND PRINCIPLES AND PROTOCOLS**
This course includes introduction to abdomen and small parts, OB/GYN and vascular scanning, basic study of the structure and function of the human body. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic understanding of the fundamental principles of scanning of different organs. (4 units)
Prerequisite: DI 30 or equivalent
DI 114 – VASCULAR ANATOMY AND HEMODYNAMICS
The course provides basic knowledge of body vessels, physiology and hemodynamics of circulation. (3 units) Prerequisites: DI 10 and DI 30
DI 115 – ECG AND ARRHYTHMIAS INTERPRETATION**
Students will learn the principles and procedures of 12-lead electrocardiography (ECG), arrhythmia interpretation and care, maintenance of equipment and exam area. (3 units)
Prerequisite: DI 30 or equivalent
DI 120 – OB/GYN ULTRASOUND I**
Review of ultrasound methods used in obstetrics and gynecology studies. Ultrasound images and patterns of fetal abnormalities are presented. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 110 or equivalent
DI 124 – PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DOPPLER**
Advanced ultrasound technologies including B-mode, Color, Power and Spectral Doppler imaging are used for studying peripheral arteries and veins. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 114
DI 125 – INTRODUCTION TO ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY**
This introductory course focuses on normal anatomy, scan techniques, cardiac measurement, and new dynamics. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 115
DI 130 – OB/GYN ULTRASOUND II
This course will cover ultrasound methods used in obstetrics studies. It will include an assessment of fetal gestational age, fetal normal anatomy, physiology and pathology. Topics of discussion include related clinical symptoms, sonographic appearances, scanning techniques and protocols. (3 units)
Prerequisite: DI 120
DI 134 – ABDOMINAL VASCULAR DOPPLER**
Advanced ultrasound technologies including B-mode, Color, Power and Spectral imaging are used for studying visceral organs. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 114
DI 135 – ECHO IMAGING**
Review of imaging methods and technology based on 2-dimensional echocardiography. Applications to recording and interpretation of echo imaging for detection of heart abnormalities are emphasized. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 115
DI 140 – OB/GYN SCANNING (LAB)
Scanning protocols and practice for the ultrasound examination in obstetrics and gynecology. (3 units) Prerequisite: DI 130
DI 144 – VASCULAR SCANNING (LAB)
The focuses of this course are Peripheral and Abdominal Doppler scanning. Laboratory sessions are provided to acquire intermediate scanning skills necessary to succeed in the clinical setting. (3 units)
Prerequisites: DI 124 and DI 134
DI 145 – ECHO SCANNING (LAB)
Scanning protocols and practice for the ultrasound examination of the heart. (3 units)
Prerequisite: DI 135
DI 150 – ABDOMEN AND SMALL PARTS I**
The course studies ultrasound technologies, including harmonic imaging and 2-dimensional Doppler color imaging, which are used for studying small parts of human body and its normal and abnormal patterns.
(4 units) Prerequisite: DI 110
DI 160 – ABDOMEN AND SMALL PARTS II***
Advanced studies of ultrasound technologies, including harmonic imaging and 2-dimensional Doppler color imaging. (3 units) Prerequisite: DI 150
DI 170 – ABDOMEN AND SMALL PARTS SCANNING (LAB)
Scanning protocols and practice for ultrasound examination of abdomen and small parts. (3 units) Prerequisite: DI 160
DI 210 – ADVANCED ULTRASOUND PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGY
This Course offers a quick review of DI/UT 10 “Physical Principles of Ultrasound” and introduces advanced technologies, systems, probes, imaging modes, and applications in Sonography. (3 units)
Prerequisite: DI 10
DI 230 – ADVANCED OB/GYN ULTRASOUND**
This course will present intensive and advanced studies of the pelvic and fetal structures that can be evaluated by employing ultrasound as an imaging modality. Students will demonstrate an increasing degree of competence in the performance of OB/GYN scanning techniques. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 140
DI 240 – ADVANCED OB/GYN SCANNING (LAB)
Interpretation of normal anatomy, sonographic and gross anatomy, demonstrating scanning techniques and identifying normal sonographic protocols for OB/GYN. (3 units) Prerequisite: DI 230
DI 250 – ADVANCED ABDOMEN AND SMALL PARTS**
This course will cover advanced ultrasound technologies, interpretation and critique of abdominal, superficial and small parts. The course is a continuation of previous courses on Abdomen and Small Parts Ultrasound.
(4 units) Prerequisite: DI 170
DI 254 – TRANSCRANIAL DOPPLER**
This course covers the techniques and interpretation of transcranial Doppler sonography as a safe and non-invasive modality. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 144
DI 255 – ADVANCED ECHO IMAGING**
A continuation of review of imaging methods and technology based on 2-dimensional echo, M-Mode, and Doppler sonographic imaging. Applications to recording and interpretation of echo imaging for detection of heart abnormalities are emphasized. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 135
DI 260 – ADVANCED ABDOMEN AND SMALL PARTS SCANNING (LAB)
This course is a continuation of previous courses on anatomy and pathology of the abdominal and superficial structures in ultrasound imaging. Areas include: thyroid, parathyroid, breast, neck, gastrointestinal tract, musculoskeletal system, pediatric abdominal ultrasound, and neonatal brain. (3 units) Prerequisite: DI 250
DI 264 – VASCULAR AND TRANSCRANIAL SCANNING (LAB)
The focuses of this course are Cerebrovascular and Transcranial Doppler scanning. Laboratory sessions are provided to acquire intermediate scanning skills necessary to succeed in the clinical setting. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 254
DI 265 – ADVANCED ECHO IMAGING (LAB)
Students will learn advanced echocardiographic procedures. Topics include stress echo, related diagnostic imaging, and related noninvasive cardiac testing. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 145
DI 280 A – PRACTICUM / EXTERNSHIP I****
Students will get clinical experience in Diagnostic Imaging covering a wide variety of technical procedures.
(3 units) Prerequisite: Permission of the externship coordinator and the program director
DI 280 B – PRACTICUM / EXTERNSHIP II****
Students will get clinical experience in Diagnostic Imaging covering a wide variety of technical procedures.
(3 units) Prerequisites: DI 280 A, permission of the externship coordinator and the program director
* Classes include 15 hours of lab work.
** Classes include 1 unit or 30 hours of lab work supervised by assistant instructors.
*** Classes include 1 unit or 30 hours of lab work supervised by assistant instructors and 1 unit or 45 hours of self-study.
**** The course can be extended for one additional semester with 1 unit.
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