The Hybrid Medical Institute, Inc
Ultrasound Program in Obstetrics & Gynecologic and Abdomen at Dallas
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Program Description
This program will enable the student to perform diagnostic medical ultrasound examinations through the acquisition of necessary medical knowledge and sonographic ultrasound scanning techniques in the specialties of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Abdomen. Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to: 1) perform a routine diagnostic medical sonogram in OB&GYN and Abdomen, 2) perform a complete scan protocols and routine measurements with a professional sonogram report 3) identify normal and abnormal imaging anatomy, 4) use appropriately a diagnostic ultrasound machine instrumentation, 5) list the indications to perform a diagnostic medical sonogram, 6) demonstrate imaging techniques for performing OB&GYN and Abdominal sonograms, 7) define the ethical standards for sonography and employ methods of ethical principles and standards in a daily sonography practice, 9) prepare for the board exams to become a certified Diagnostic Medical Sonographer by The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography board. Graduates of this program may find entry-level employment as a diagnostic medical sonographer with physician’s private practice, diagnostic ultrasound center, and hospitals.
Program Outline:
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Program
(in the specialties of Obstetrics and Gynecology)
First Semester
Subject Number Subject Title
FS-Block #1 Introduction to the field of Ultrasound Principles & Instruments and Female Pelvic Structure.
FS-Block #2 Uterus and Ovaries and Female Pelvis Scanning Protocol.
FS-Block #3 Ovaries and Early Fetal Development First Trimester.
FS-Block #4 First Trimester and Second Trimester/ First Trimester & Second scanning protocol.
FS-Block #5 Second and Third Trimester / Second & Third Trimester Scanning protocol.
FS-Block #6 High-Risk Ob Sonography / Multiple Gestation and Biophysical Profile scanning protocol.
FS-Block #7 Multiple Gestation, Placenta and Umbilical Cord.
FS-Block #8 Measurements, Fetal Growth, Evaluation Fetal Function and Well-Being.
FS-Block #9 Sonographic Evaluation of Maternal Disorders of Pregnancy.
FS-Block #10 Review Uterine & Ovarian Anomalies.
FS-Block #11 First Trimester Anomalies and Uterine & Ovarian Physiology.
FS-Block #12 First & Second Trimester Anomalies.
FS-Block #13 Review First and Second Trimester Fetal Development.
FS-Block #14 Review Chromosomal Abnormalities.
FS-Block #15 Review Multiple Gestation, Placenta and Umbilical Cord.
FS-Block #16 Review Measurements and Documenting Fetal Growth and Position.
FS-Block #17 Review Sonographic Evaluation of Maternal Disorders of Pregnancy.
FS-Block #18 Review Uterine and Ovarian Abnormalities.
FS-Block #19 Review Fallopian Tube and First Trimester Abnormalities.
FS-Block #20 Review Second Trimester Gastrointestinal Tract Normal Anatomy and Abnormalities.
FS-Block #21 Review Second Trimester Head, Face and Neck Abnormalities.
FS-Block #22 Review Second Trimester Heart and Thorax Normal Anatomy and Anomalies.
FS-Block #23 Review Placenta and Multiple Gestation Abnormalities.
FS-Block #24 Review Amniotic Fluid and Amnion Abnormalities.
Program Outline:
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Program
(in the specialty of Abdomen)
Second Semester
Subject Number Subject Title
SSB-Block #1 Liver.
SSB-Block #2 Liver and Biliary System.
SSB-Block #3 Biliary System and Gallbladder.
SSB-Block #4 Gallbladder, The Pancreas and Kidneys normal anatomy.
SSB-Block #5 Kidneys part I.
SSB-Block #6 Kidneys Part II.
SSB-Block#7 Scrotum and Testes.
SSB-Block #8 Prostate Gland and Spleen.
SSB-Block #9 Spleen, Lymphatic System and Peritoneum.
SSB-Block #10 Retroperitoneum and Abdominal Vasculature.
SSB-Block #11 Abdominal Vasculature and Gastrointestinal Tract.
SSB-Block #12 Gastrointestinal Tract and Neck.
SSB-Block #13 Instrumentation and Review Liver.
SSB-Block #14 Review Liver and Bile Ducts.
SSB-Block #15 Review Bile Ducts and Gallbladder.
SSB-Block #16 Review Gallbladder, Pancreas and Kidneys.
SSB-Block #17 Review Kidneys Part I.
SSB-Block #18 Review Kidneys Part II.
SSB-Block #19 Review Scrotum and Testes.
SSB-Block #20 Review Prostate, Seminal Vesicles and Spleen.
SSB-Block #21 Review Spleen and Peritoneum.
SSB-Block #22 Review Retroperitoneum and Abdominal vasculature.
SSB-Block #23 Review Abdominal Vasculature and Gastrointestinal Tract.
SSB-Block #24 Review Gastrointestinal Tract and Neck.
Program Outline:
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Program
(Ultrasound Physics and Principles & Instrumentation)
Third Semester Part A
Subject Number Subject Title
TSB-Block #1 The Basics, Sound and Sound Waves
TSB- Bock #2 Sound Waves, Pulsed Waves and Intensities
TSB-Block #3 Pulsed Waves, Intensities and Interaction of Sound and Media
TSB-Block #4 Interaction of Sound and Media/ Range Equation / Axial Resolution
TSB-Block #5 Axial Resolution / Transducer / Sounds Beams
TSB-Block #6 Sound Beams / Display Mode / Two-Dimensional Imaging
TSB-Block #7 Two-Dimensional Imaging andReal-Time Imaging
TSB-Block #8 Pulsed Echo Instrumentation,Display and Image Storage
TSB-Block #9 Display and Image Storage/ Dynamic Range / Harmonic and Contrast Agents
TSB-Block #10 Harmonic and Contrast Agents/Hemodynamic / Doppler
TSB-Block #11 Doppler 04/12/00/16 TSB-Block #12 Doppler and Artifacts
TSB-Block #13 Artifacts, Quality Assurance and Bioeffects
Program Outline:
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Program
Review
Third Semester Part B
Subject Number Subject Title
TSB-Block #1 Review First and Second Trimester Fetal Anomalies
TSB-Block #2 Review Congenital Fetal Abnormalities in the Second Trimester
TSB-Block #3 Review Multiple Gestation, Placenta and Umbilical Cord Abnormalities
TSB-Block #4 Review Measurements and Documenting and Genetics Studies
TSB-Block #5 Review Coexisting Disorders
TSB-Block #6 Review Pelvic Pathology
TSB-Block #7 Review Pelvic Pathology and First Trimester Abnormalities
TSB-Block #8 Review Second Trimester Gastrointestinal Tract Abnormalities
TSB-Block #9 Review Fetal Head and Neck Abnormalities
TSB-Block #10 Review Fetal Heart and Thoracic Abnormalities
TSB-Block #11 Review Multiple Gestation and Placenta Complications
TSB-Block #12 Review Amniotic Fluid and Amnion Complications
Note: There are 24 blocks in each semester.
THE HYBRID MEDICAL INSTITUTE, Inc
Educating Dallas
1612-2 South Broadway Street Ste#200, Carrollton Texas 75006
Phone 214-483-5147 Fax 214-432-0627
