This course introduces the student to the practical portion of the sonography program. The student will spend twelve hours per week (over two days) of observation and direct hands-on experience in the ultrasound lab setting and with the computerized simulation unit practicing the concepts covered in the first semester courses. |Prerequisite: Acceptance into the DMS Program or by permission of the Dean. |Corequisite: DMS 311, DMS 320 |Pre/Corequisite: DMS 301|

1. Demonstrate the proper use of the sonography equipment.
2. Apply knowledge of sonography of the abdomen by completing the laboratory competency checks with 80% or greater accuracy.
3. Recognize the characteristics of normal anatomy of the abdomen on sonographic imaging.