MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Diagnostic Sonography

Course: DMS110

First Term: 2021 Spring

Lecture 3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: Use of ultrasound including medical applications. Job description including opportunities, licensure, use of sonography equipment, responsibilities of diagnostic medical sonographers in the workplace, and medical ethics.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Utilize oral and written communication in a patient care setting. (I) 2. Provide basic patient care and comfort. (II-XI) 3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology. (XII-XV) 4. Apply patient`s right to privacy based on current federal standards and regulations. (XVI, XVIII-XIX) 5. Discuss the legal process and medical ethics based on professional codes of conduct. (XVI-XIX) 6. Describe professional scope of practice for the sonographer. (XVI-XIX) 7. Analyze consequences for non-compliance to coding and reimbursement policies. (XX)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Medical terminology A. Definitions B. Ultrasound terms C. Medical terms II. Body mechanics, lifts, and transfers A. Proper body mechanics B. Lifting C. Wheelchair transfers D. Stretcher/bed transfers III. Immobilization techniques A. Age specific 1. Pediatric 2. Adult B. Mechanisms of immobilization IV. Patient assessment and administration of care A. Vital signs B. Special considerations 1. Sedated 2. Unconscious 3. Cognitively impaired 4. Uncooperative 5. Ventilated C. Compassionate care D. Patient directives V. Oxygen therapy and devices A. Types 1. Nasal cannula 2. Nasal catheter 3. Face mask 4. Oxygen tent 5. Pulse oximeter 6. Oxygen cylinders B. Precautions VI. Tubes, lines, and indwelling catheters A. Intravenous B. Urinary catheters C. Wound drainage D. Nasogastric tube E. Gastrostomy tube F. Endotracheal tube G. Chest tube H. Percutaneous catheter I. Fetal monitor J. Assist devices K. Other VII. Infection control A. Nosocomial infections B. Signs and symptoms C. Precautions 1. Hand hygiene 2. Personal protective equipment VIII. Masks A. Eye protection B. Gloves C. Aprons/gowns 1. Sharps management 2. Biohazards D. Transmission based precautions 1. Airborne 2. Droplet 3. Contact IX. Isolation techniques A. General B. Reverse isolation X. Aseptic and sterile technique A. Medical, surgical asepsis 1. Proper attire B. Establish and maintain sterile field C. Hand wash technique D. Sterile environments 1. Intensive care unit (ICU) 2. Operating room (OR) XI. Response to medical emergencies A. First aid B. Emergency cart C. Head injuries D. Shock E. Minor emergencies 1. Nausea and vomiting 2. Syncope 3. Seizures F. Wounds 1. Hemorrhage 2. Ulcerations XII. Mechanisms of disease A. Infectious 1. Virus 2. Prions 3. Bacteria 4. Fungi 5. Protozoa B. Neoplastic 1. Benign 2. Malignant C. Degenerative/multifactorial 1. Atherosclerosis D. Inflammatory E. Autoimmune F. Others 1. Nutritional 2. Congenital versus acquired 3. Physical and chemical agents XIII. Disease terminology A. Signs B. Symptoms C. Syndrome D. Acute E. Chronic F. Etiology G. Idiopathic H. Iatrogenic I. Communicable J. Pathogenesis K. Incubation L. Remission M. Primary N. Metastasis O. Morbidity P. Mortality XIV. Epidemiology A. Endemic B. Epidemic C. Pandemic XV. Risk factors A. Genetic B. Age C. Lifestyle D. Stress E. Environmental F. Preexisting conditions XVI. Diagnostic medical sonographers A. Responsibilities B. Functions C. Scope of practice D. Code of ethics XVII. Medical law A. Definition of law B. Types of law 1. Substantive versus procedural law 2. Common 3. Civil 4. Contract 5. Criminal 6. Tort a. Unintentional b. Intentional C. Terminology 1. Respondent superior 2. Res ipsa loquitur D. Risk management 1. Medical malpractice liability coverage 2. Documentation 3. Scope of practice 4. Adherence to employment policies and procedures 5. Informed consent E. Patient Care Partnership (Patients` Bill of Rights) F. Regulatory standards 1. Agencies 2. Guidelines XVIII. Ethics A. Key concepts 1. Ethics 2. Values 3. Morals 4. Codes of ethics and conduct 5. Ethical problems a. Ethical dilemma b. Ethical dilemma of justice c. Ethical distress d. Locus of authority issues B. Terminology 1. Autonomy 2. Justice 3. Fidelity 4. Beneficence 5. Non-malfeasance 6. Veracity 7. Paternalism 8. Utilitarianism 9. Deontology XIX. Patient privacy and confidentiality A. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 1. Overview of purpose 2. Confidentiality 3. Patient health information 4. Electronic transmission of healthcare transactions 5. Computer integrity B. Compliance practices XX. Coding and reimbursement A. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) B. International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9) C. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 23, 2020

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