Course Overview
Women's Health Sonography 3 is a continuation of DSON 2002. The emphasis in this course is on more complex pathology and pathophysiology of the female breast, pelvic structures, and all stages of pregnancy as assessed with sonography. Scan techniques to thoroughly assess and document these findings are discussed. Critical thinking skills are developed through the correlation of sonographic findings with clinical history and alternate imaging modalities. Topics such as assisted reproduction, complications in multiple gestations, and prenatal screening are included, along with advances in technology such as 3D/4D and Spatial-Temporal Image Resolution (STIC). The theory taught in this course will be integrated with laboratory practice in DSON 3011 through both live and simulated practice.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify intrauterine and extrauterine maternal anatomy and fetal anatomy.
- Identify normal ultrasound anatomy and differentiate normal variants from pathology.
- Describe the etiology, interpret history, signs and symptoms, and list the treatment options in patients with obstetrical or gynecological pathologies.
- List the steps required to modify the examination based on provided patient symptoms, clinical history, laboratory results, and sonographic findings.
- Quantify the severity of disease through exam modification and appropriate calculations.
- Explain advanced and adjunct applications of ultrasound, including the use of 3D/4D imaging, spatiotemporal imaging correlation (STIC), and the role of artificial reproductive technologies (ART) in patient care.
- Using accurate sonographic descriptors and medical terminology, write a technical impression that lists appropriate differential diagnoses.
- Describe the complete real-time imaging assessment, Doppler and measurement techniques (when applicable) of the following fetal structures: chronicity, fetal breathing movement, fetal movement, fetal tone, number of fetuses.
- Describe the complete real-time imaging assessment technique of the breast.
Effective as of Fall 2026
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