There is a selective admission process to enroll in these classes. For an application, call (650) 949-7538.
| DMS 50A | DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PRINCIPLES & PROTOCOLS | 4 Units |
| An intensive course about fundamentals of ultrasound principles, protocols, and scanning involving the major abdominal organ structures, gynecology, obstetrics, and vessels. Sonographic terminology, orientation and descriptions of normal and abnormal structures. It is assumed the student has a thorough knowledge of gross and sectional anatomy. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| Four hours lecture. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
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| DMS 50B | SONOGRAPHY & PATIENT CARE | 2 Units |
| This course is designed to define the student sonographer's role on the medical team. It prepares the student to enter the clinical environment including instruction in sonographer safety and ergonomics. Legal, ethical, legislative and regulatory issues including scope of practice and standards. Patient care techniques, clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Interacting with cultural, age, and the special needs populations. Professionalism, competency-based education and leadership. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| Two hours lecture. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
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| DMS 51A | SECTIONAL ANATOMY | 3 Units |
| Sectional human anatomy for health care professionals, students of Allied Health and nursing professions. Emphasis on transverse, coronal and sagittal planes and correlation to other imaging modalities. Discussions include pathology-related alterations to sectional anatomy images. |
| Prerequisites: BIOL 40A, B, C or equivalent. Some background with Medical Terminology or equivalent. Health Care Professional or student of Allied Health occupation. |
| Three hours lecture |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 52A | PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY | 2 Units |
| Principles of diagnostic ultrasound, wave characteristics, artifacts, propagation, acoustic variables, and review of mathematical skills. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| Two hours lecture. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 52B | PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY | 2 Units |
| A continuation of Physical Principles A with an emphasis on transducers, pulsed waves, real-time imaging and image display. |
| Prerequisite: DMS 52A. |
| Two hours lecture. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 52C | PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY | 2 Units |
| A continuation of Physical Principles B with an emphasis on advanced principles in medical ultrasound instrumentation, harmonic imaging, volumne rendering, hemodynamics, use of doppler imaging and sonographic quality control procedures. Preparation for national examinations. |
| Prerequisites: DMS 52B; Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| Two hours lecture. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 53A | DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY I | 2 Units |
| Anatomy and physiology related to the major abdominal organs and major abdominal vessels. Assessment including physical, clinical symptoms, and laboratory findings. Related pathology and its sonographic appearance involving these structures. Scanning protocols, technical factors and image quality. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| Two hours lecture, One hour ETUDES-NG internet skills. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 53B | DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY | 2 Units |
| Anatomy and physiology related to major and superficial structures and organs including sonography of abdominal organs and superficial structures. Assessment including physical, clinical symptoms, laboratory findings, and pathology including the sonographic appearances. Scanning protocols, technical factors and image quality. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| Two hours lecture, one and one-half hours internet skills. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 53C | DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY | 2 Units |
| Anatomy, physiology and pathology of abdominal organs not yet covered, neurosonography, superficial structures, transplant, and the pediatric patient. Use of ultrasound in the operating room with a review of aseptic technique. Discussion of related medical ethics and legal issues. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| Two hours lecture, one and one-half hours internet skills. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 54A | GYNECOLOGY | 2 Units |
| Anatomy and physiology of the nongravid pelvis. Pathology, sonographic appearance, and clinical symptoms of the female patient. Sonographic protocols and measurements with correlations to accepted standards. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| Two hours lecture, one-half hour ETUDES-NG internet skills. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 54B | GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS | 2 Units |
| Anatomy and physiology of the nongravid pelvis and first trimester pregnancy. Pathology, sonographic appearance, and clinical symptoms of the female patient. Sonographic protocols and measurements with correlations to accepted standards. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| Two hours lecture, one-half hour ETUDES-NG internet skills. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 55A | OBSTETRICS | 2 Units |
| Normal fetal growth and sonographic measurements with correlation to accepted standards. Development of the placenta, amniotic fluid and cord. Abnormalities, pathology and maternal complications. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| Two hours lecture, one hour internet skills. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 55B | OBSTETRICS | 2 Units |
| Advanced obstetrical sonography. Abnormal 2nd and 3rd trimester fetal growth and sonographic measurements with correlations to accepted standards. Abnormalities, pathology and maternal complications. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| Two hours lecture, one hour internet skills. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
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| DMS 56A | VASCULAR SONOGRAPHY | 2 Units |
| Vascular terminology, principles and interpretation of frequency spectral analysis. Arterial, venous, cerebrovascular and abdominal applications related to vascular technology. Normal, abnormal and pathologic states of the human vascular system. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| Two hours lecture. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
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| DMS 56B | ADVANCED APPLICATIONS OF VASCULAR TECHNOLOGY | 2 Units |
| Advanced principles & theory of noninvasive vascular technology. Comprehensive study of arterial, venous and cerebrovascular evaluations. Designed to help prepare individuals for the National Board for credentialing as a Registered Vascular Technologist. |
| Prerequisite: DMS 56A and admissions to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. |
| Two hours lecture. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 60A | CRITIQUE & PATHOLOGY I | 2 Units |
| Interpretation and critique of normal and abnormal anatomy with correlation of didactic, clinical and image information. Emphasis on communication skills via written and oral case presentations and critiques. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| Two hours lecture. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
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| DMS 60B | CRITIQUE & PATHOLOGY II | 1 Unit |
| Interpretation and critique of normal and abnormal anatomy with correlation of didactic, clinical and image information. Written and oral case presentations with emphasis on abdominal subjects. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| One hour lecture. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 60C | CRITIQUE & PATHOLOGY | 1 Unit |
| Interpretation and critique of normal and abnormal anatomy with correlation of didactic, clinical and image information. Written and oral case presentations with emphasis on gynecological subjects. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| One hour lecture, one hour internet research. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 60D | CRITIQUE & PATHOLOGY | 1 Unit |
| Interpretation and critique of normal and abnormal anatomy with correlation of didactic, clinical and image information. Written and oral case presentations with emphasis on obstetrical subjects. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| One hour lecture, one hour internet research. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 60E | CRITIQUE & PATHOLOGY | 1 Unit |
| Interpretation and critique of normal and abnormal anatomy with correlation of didactic, clinical and image information. Written and oral case presentations with emphasis on superficial parts, pediatric, neonatal and vascular subjects. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medial Sonography Program. |
| One hour lecture, one hour internet research. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
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| DMS 60F | CRITIQUE & PATHOLOGY | 1 Unit |
| Interpretation and critique of normal and abnormal anatomy with correlation of didactic, clinical and image information. Written and oral case presentations with emphasis on superficial parts, pediatric, neonatal and vascular subjects. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| One hour lecture, one hour internet research. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 70A | CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP I | 8.5 Units |
| A continuation of DMS 72A. This preceptorship is to obtain the technical expertise with emphasis on mastery of knowledge, skills, and abilities required performing sonographic studies and procedures. The major emphasis is on abdominal and gynecological examinations as to delineate complete anatomic and functional information for interpretation. |
| Prerequisites: DMS 72A; Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| 32 hours laboratory, one hour skills, one hour research & presentation. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 70B | CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP | 8 Units |
| Designed as a preceptorship in a medical setting to obtain the technical expertise with emphasis on mastery of knowledge, skills, and abilities required performing sonographic studies and procedures. The student is exposed to varied methodologies and practice philosophies in a variety of clinical settings. The major emphasis is on obstetrics, gynecology, and higher level of abdominal examinations. |
| Prerequisite: DMS 70A. |
| 35 hours laboratory, one hour internet skills, one hour multimedia, one hour collaborative learning. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 70C | CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP | 8.5 Units |
| Designed as a preceptorship in a medical setting to obtain the technical expertise with emphasis on mastery of knowledge, skills, and abilities required performing sonographic studies and procedures. The major emphasis is on advanced abdominal, obstetrics, and vascular sonography. |
| Prerequisite: DMS 70B. |
| 32 hours laboratory, one hour internet skills, one hour multimedia, one hour collaborative learning. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 70D | CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP | 8.5 Units |
| Designed as a preceptorship in a medical setting to obtain the technical expertise with emphasis on the advanced mastery of knowledge, skills, and abilities required performing all types of sonographic studies and procedures. |
| Prerequisite: DMS 70C. |
| 32 hours laboratory, one hour internet skills, one hour multimedia, one hour collaborative learning. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
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| DMS 70E | CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP | 8.5 Units |
| Designed as a preceptorship in a medical setting to obtain the technical expertise with emphasis on the advanced mastery of knowledge, skills, and abilities required performing all types of sonographic studies and procedures. |
| Prerequisite: DMS 70D. |
| Thirty-two hours laboratory, one hour internet skills, one hour multimedia, one hour collaborative learning. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 72A | DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROCEDURES & APPLICATIONS | 8 Units |
| Instruction to develop the fundamental skills, procedures and applications for sonographic image acquisition. Includes instruction in establishing technical quality, interpretation, analysis, and case presentation. Includes hands-on participation in a structured lab setting with emphasis on simulation and live scanning exercises plus clinical preceptorship. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| One hour lecture, 32 hours laboratory. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
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| DMS 72E | DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROCEDURES & APPLICATIONS | 2 Units |
| Advanced proficiency levels toward image acquisition, implementing technical quality, interpretation and case analysis with an emphasis on the advanced practice sonographer. Will demonstrate skills through hands-on participation in a controlled lab setting with both simulation and live scanning exercises and demonstration of instructional techniques. |
| Prerequisite: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| One hour lecture, three hours laboratory. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
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| DMS 80A | ADVANCED SONOGRAPHIC PRINCIPLES | 3 Units |
| Continuation of all courses as well as new developments with advanced analysis of current sonographic practice. Student presentation and critique of neoplastic cases. Information necessary for completion and participation of national registry examination. |
| Prerequisites: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Completion of all prior didactic and clinical practicum courses required in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. |
| Three hours lecture, three hours research. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 190 | DIRECTED STUDY | .5 Unit |
| For students who desire or require additional help in attaining comprehension and competency in learning skills. |
| Advisory: Pass/No Pass |
| Repeatability: Any combination of DMS 190, 190X, 190Y & 190Z may be taken a maximum of six times for credit. |
| One-half hour lecture, one and one-half hours laboratory. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 190X | DIRECTED STUDY | 1 Unit |
| For students who desire or require additional help in attaining comprehension and competency in learning skills. |
| Advisory: Pass/No Pass |
| Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit. |
| One-half hour lecture, three and one-half hours laboratory. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
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| DMS 190Y | DIRECTED STUDY | 1.5 Units |
| For students who desire or require additional help in attaining comprehension and competency in learning skills. |
| Advisory: Pass/No Pass |
| Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit |
| One-half hour lecture, five and one-half hours laboratory. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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| DMS 190Z | DIRECTED STUDY | 2 Units |
| For students who desire or require additional help in attaining comprehension and competency in learning skills. |
| Advisory: Pass/No Pass |
| Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit. |
| One-half hour lecture, seven and one-half hours laboratory. |
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable |
| Not currently Scheduled. |
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