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Musculoskeletal Sonography and Small Parts
Course: DMS250

First Term: 2015 Fall
 Lec + Lab   2.0 Credit(s)   2.0 Period(s)   2.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Normal sonographic human anatomy in sagittal, transverse, oblique, coronal planes. Emphasis on musculoskeletal imaging, and small parts.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Use reference points, planes, and terminology related to sonographic imaging. (I)
2. Describe and demonstrate the protocols used for sonographic examinations for musculoskeletal and small parts scanning. (II)
3. Use patient positioning and dynamic motion to demonstrate musculoskeletal anatomy sonographically. (I, IV)
4. Apply measurement methods and scanning planes used in male pelvic imaging on a scrotal scan to identify sonographic anatomy to include the urinary bladder and the scrotum. (III)
5. Demonstrate the sonographic anatomical characteristics of musculoskeletal, nervous, glandular, and vascular tissues. (IV)
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. Anatomical Orientation
   A. Body Planes
      1. Coronal
      2. Transverse
      3. Sagittal
      4. Oblique
   B. Directional Terms and Reference Points
      1. Cranial
      2. Caudal
      3. Ventral
      4. Dorsal
      5. Medial
      6. Lateral
      7. Proximal
      8. Distal
      9. Anterior
      10. Posterior
      11. Superior / Inferior
      12. Common abbreviations
II. Protocols
   A. Standard protocols used
      1. American College of Radiology (ACR), American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) recommended protocols
      2. Individual department specific protocols
      3. Examination specific protocols
      4. Patient considerations
III. Pelvic Scanning
   A. Male pelvic imaging: Scrotum
      1. Normal anatomy
      2. Anatomic variants
      3. Pediatric scrotal scan
      4. Penis
IV. Muskuloskeletal and Small Parts Imaging
   A. Muscle tissue
   B. Tendons and ligaments
      1. Shoulder
      2. Elbow
      3. Wrist
      4. Hand
      5. Hip
      6. Inguinal canal
      7. Ankle
      8. Foot
      9. Pelvic Floor Muscles
   C. Small Parts
      1. Thyroid
      2. Spine
         a. Adult facet injection guidance
         b. Pediatric Spine
   D. Bones
   E. Vascular Imaging
      1. Arteries
      2. Veins
   F. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
   G. Nerves and Blood Vessels

 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 16, 2015

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