Sonography in Obstetrics I

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course provides the learner with a comprehensive study of normal and abnormal first trimester and normal second trimester obstetrical ultrasound examinations. Critical evaluation of first trimester pregnancy complications and the sonographic appearances in a second trimester obstetrical patient essential to continuing study in DMUT 3000. Multiple gestations, infertility and assisted reproductive technologies are also explored in detail. The study of embryology is an important focus of this course and the sonographic appearance associated with the growing fetus. Ethical issues related to obstetrical ultrasound will be examined and discussed. PREREQUISITES: DMUT 1500.03 RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Technology FORMATS: Lecture | Lab