DMSVTD 460 | Dermal Ultrasound & Vasculature

DMSVTD 460 | Dermal Ultrasound & Vasculature Total: 10 Hours | E-Lecture: 3 Hours | E-Lab: 3 Hours | On Site Lab: 4 Hours This course provides focused training in high-frequency ultrasound imaging of the epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layers, and associated vascular structures. Students learn to assess lesion characteristics, fluid collections, edema, tumors, and vascular involvement by evaluating structure, perfusion, and depth from the skin surface. Special emphasis is placed on identifying cutaneous and subdermal blood flow using Doppler techniques to differentiate between inflammatory, neoplastic, and infectious processes. The curriculum also explores the role of ultraviolet (UV) light, a non-ionizing form of energy, in relation to skin physiology and vascular reactivity. Students examine how UV exposure influences both skin health and vascular dynamics, and how this relationship may affect the interpretation of ultrasound imaging in dermatologic and vascular assessments. On-site labs provide hands-on scanning experience with a focus on safe, precise techniques to support accurate dermatologic and vascular evaluations for clinical application.