On-campus Programs
- bs in radiation sciencesradiologic technologynuclear medicine technology
- radiation therapy
- Diagnostic medical sonography
- Diagnostic Cardiac sonography
The University of Iowa (UI) Radiation Sciences in collaboration with the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program began offering web-based education through the UI Center for Credit Programs in the Summer 2010. The instructors facilitating these courses are those currently educating students in the UI Hospitals and Clinics’ DMS Program with adjunct faculty assistance and expertise from sonographers, residents and physicians employed at UI Hospitals and Clinics. These distance education courses are part of the continuing education mission of the department. They do not meet the requirements for the BS in Radiation Sciences and do not fulfill requirements for the CAAHEP accredited DMS program.
The courses are entirely internet-based and are designed to provide the student with the information identified in The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) exam content outlines for Sonography Principles and Instrumentation, Abdomen, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Vascular Technology (see www.ardms.org).
Successful completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is required to enroll in the courses.
The web-based education offered by the UI does not provide the required clinical education to take professional certification examinations and enter the profession. To meet the ARDMS examination prerequisites, students also need to complete twelve months of clinical ultrasound experience (see www.ardms.org). Students should explore clinical internship opportunities through institutions that have partnered with the UI Radiation Sciences or other institution of their choice.
Non-degree seeking students who meet the required course prerequisite(s) may enroll in the courses through the University of Iowa Center for Credit Programs by completing the enrollment procedure outlined at http://www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/ccp/enroll.htm.
Non-degree seeking students will be assessed resident or nonresident tuition and the mandatory computer and surcharge fees based on the semester hours of enrollment as indicated below. Financial aide is not available for non-degree seeking students. For questions relating to non-degree seeking enrollment, tuition and fees contact Center for Credit Programs Student Services (800-272-6430).
2011-2012 Term
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| Resident Tution | $538 | 807 | 1076 | 1345 | 1614 | 1883 | 2152 | |
| *Nonresident Tuition | $538 | 807 | 1076 | 5955 | 5946 | 6937 | 7928 | |
| Technology Fee | $67.50 | 67.50 | 67.50 | 67.50 | 101.25 | 101.25 | 101.25 | |
Instructor: Kelley Kirby (kelley-kirby@uiowa.edu)
Semesters Offered: Summer, Fall and Spring
Description: This course is designed to provide the student with anatomy as identifiable in sections. The units will include instruction of transverse, sagittal and coronal views of the central nervous system, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and musculoskeletal system. Anatomical structures will be correlated with CT and MRI images.
Prerequisite: Human Anatomy 027:053 or equivalent course, or Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine, Sonography or Radiation Therapy Program anatomy course.
Instructor: Stephanie Ellingson (stephanie-ellingson@uiowa.edu)
Semesters offered: Summer and Fall
Description: This course will include sonography history, ergonomics, terminology, image orientation, and the basic theories of sound waves, echo production, transducers, equipment operation, body imaging, Doppler, and hemodynamics.
Prerequisites: Basic Physics 029:008 or equivalent course, or Radiologic Technology Program physics course, or Diagnostic Medical Sonography physics course.
Instructor: Stephanie Ellingson (stephanie-ellingson@uiowa.edu)
Semester offered: Spring
Description: This course will include a detailed study of the physical principles of sound waves, their applications to imaging of the human body, the operation and physical characteristics of various ultrasound transducers, the method by which the sound wave is converted into a visual image, instrumentation components and their functions, Doppler principles, image artifacts, advanced hemodynamics, and spectral Doppler waveform analysis.
Prerequisites: Foundations of Sonography 673:110
Instructor: K. Todd Woods (kenneth-woods@uiowa.edu)
Semester offered: Fall
Description: A detailed approach to the embryology, anatomy, and physiology of various abdominal structures imaged sonographically. These include abdominal vasculature, hepatobiliary system, pancreas, urinary system, adrenals, spleen and male anatomy. Proper sonographic imaging techniques are discussed including the appearance of normal anatomy, imaging protocol, and proper instrument settings.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program; and 676:100 Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Sciences or equivalent.
Instructor: K. Todd Woods (kenneth-woods@uiowa.edu)
Semester offered: Spring
Description: This course will discuss the pathophysiology of abdominal structures imaged sonographically to include the GI system, abdominal wall, peritoneal, retroperitoneal, and superficial structures discussed in Abdominal Sonography I. Interventional sonographic procedures are discussed including aspirations, biopsies, intraoperative procedures, sterile technique, needle-guide use, and post-procedure protocol. Clinical findings, laboratory studies, and prognosis are correlated with sonographic findings. Appropriate image analysis and documentation of pathology will be discussed.
Prerequisites: Abdominal Sonography I 673:115
Instructor: Deborah Troyer (deborah-troyer@uiowa.edu)
Semester offered: Fall
Description: A detailed approach to the embryology, anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system and developing fetus. Proper sonographic imaging techniques are discussed including the appearance of normal anatomy, imaging protocol, and proper instrument settings.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program; and 676:100 Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Sciences or equivalent.
Instructor: Deborah Troyer (deborah-troyer@uiowa.edu)
Semester offered: Spring
Description: A discussion of sonographically related pathological and abnormal congenital conditions of gynecology and obstetrics, infertility, assisted reproductive therapy, invasive procedures in OB/G, postpartum complications and maternal-fetal bonding. Clinical findings, laboratory studies, and prognosis are correlated with sonographic findings. Appropriate image analysis and documentation of pathology will be discussed.
Prerequisites: Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography I 673:120
Instructor: Stephanie Ellingson (stephanie-ellingson@uiowa.edu) and Bre Anderson
Semester offered: Fall
Description: A detailed approach to the embryology, anatomy and physiology of peripheral and cerebral vascular system. Normal and abnormal hemodynamics, Doppler waveforms, pressure measurements, plethysmography, sonographic appearance and scanning techniques will be discussed. Common types of pathology of the lower extremity arterial and venous system and the cerebrovascular system will be explored.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program; and University of Iowa Radiation Sciences Vascular Anatomy or equivalent
Instructor: Stephanie Ellingson (stephanie-ellingson@uiowa.edu) and Bre Anderson
Semester offered: Spring
Description: A detailed approach to the pathophysiology of the peripheral, cerebral and abdominal vascular systems as evaluated sonographically. Normal and abnormal hemodynamics, Doppler waveforms, pressure measurements, plethysmography, sonographic appearance and scanning techniques will be discussed. Sonographic findings of diseases involving the lower extremity arterial and venous system, upper extremity arterial and venous system, cerebrovascular system and abdominal vascular system will be explored.
Prerequisites: Vascular Sonography I 673:125
Instructor: K. Todd Woods (kenneth-woods@uiowa.edu)
Semester offered: Summer (Start delayed to 2012)
Description: A detailed approach to the embryology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the breast as it relates to sonographic imaging. Proper sonographic imaging techniques are discussed including the appearance of normal anatomy, imaging protocol, and proper instrument settings. Sonographic findings of diseases involving the breast will be explored.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography program; and Foundations of Sonography 673:110.
676:100 Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Sciences