DI 10 / UT 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 / UT 20 – MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
This course provides opportunity for students to develop knowledge, skills, process and understanding of medical terminology. (3 units)
DI 30 / UT 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 / UT 110 – ULTRASOUND PRINCIPLES AND PROTOCOLS ***
This course includes a review of and an introduction to study of the abdomen and small parts, obstetrics and gynecology, vascular and echo. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 30 / UT 30 or equivalent
DI 115 / UT 115 – INTRODUCTION TO ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
This introductory course focuses on normal anatomy, scan techniques, cardiac measurement, and new dynamics. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 30 / UT 30 or equivalent
DI 125 / UT 125 – 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. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 30 / UT 30 or equivalent
DI 130 / UT 130 – OB/GYN ULTRASOUND***
Review of ultrasound methods used in obstetrics and gynecology studies. Ultrasound images and patterns of fetal abnormalities are presented. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 110 / UT 110
DI 135 / UT 135 – ECHO IMAGING***
Review of imaging methods and technology based on 2-dimensional echo. Applications to recording and interpretation of echo imaging for detection of heart abnormalities are emphasized. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 115 / UT 115
DI 140 / UT 140 – OB/GYN SCANNING (LAB)
Scanning protocols and practice for the ultrasound examination in obstetrics and gynecology. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 130 / UT 130
DI 145 / UT 145 – ECHO SCANNING (LAB)
Scanning protocols and practice for the ultrasound examination of the heart. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 135 / UT 135
DI 150 and DI 160 / UT 150 and UT 160 – ABDOMEN AND SMALL PARTS, I** and II***
The course studies advanced 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+4 units) Prerequisite: DI 110 / UT 110
DI 155 / UT 155 – DOPPLER VASCULAR IMAGING***
A survey of methods based on Doppler Effect and used for ultrasound imaging. Computerized interpretation of images for human vascular disorders is discussed as an application of the theory. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 115 / UT 115
DI 165 / UT 165 – VASCULAR SCANNING (LAB)
Scanning protocols and practice in ultrasound examination of vascular structure. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 155 / UT 155
DI 170 / UT 170 – ABDOMEN AND SMALL PARTS SCANNING (LAB)
Scanning protocols and practice for ultrasound examination of abdomen and small parts. (4 units) Prerequisite: DI 150 / UT 150
DI 175 / UT 175 – 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 / UT 135
DI 185 / UT 185 – 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 / UT 145
DI 280 A and B / UT 280 A and B – PRACTICUM / EXTERNSHIP I and II
Students will get clinical experience in Diagnostic Imaging covering a wide variety of technical procedures. (3+3 units) Prerequisites: Permission of the externship coordinator and the program director
