Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Class Schedule
2025 Winter Schedule
5 classes scheduled
DMS 51A
SECTIONAL ANATOMY
3 units
- Description: Human anatomy of the head and body cavities is presented for the health care professional in transverse, sagittal and coronal imaging planes, with specific correlation to sonographic, computed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging modalities. Anatomic reference points, intersecting planes and medical terminology are used to identify relationships of organs as well as pathologic alterations. DMS 51A and R T 75 deliver the same content: DMS 51A is intended for students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, and R T 75 is intended for students in the Radiologic Technology Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in these programs.
- Prerequisite: Prerequisites: BIOL 40A, 40B and 40C or equivalent.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in R T 75.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
- 17勛圖 GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- 17勛圖 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process to enroll in these classes. For an application, call (650) 949-7538.Section: DMS -051A-01
Course Number (CRN): 32133
Dates: 1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
2 of 16 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: n/a
DMS 53A
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY I
2 units
CSU Transferable to CSU
- Description: 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. One hour per week will be spent in completing online exams and working on patient case studies. Intended for students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Prerequisite: DMS 50A.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, 1 hours lab per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
- 17勛圖 GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- 17勛圖 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process to enroll in these classes. For an application, call (650) 949-7538.Section: DMS -053A-01
Course Number (CRN): 32134
Dates: 1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
Closed
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
0 of 14 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: This hybrid class has scheduled meetings both on-campus and synchronous virtual online (e.g., Zoom) live with the instructor on specific days and times, as noted in the class schedule.
DMS 54A
GYNECOLOGY
2 units
CSU Transferable to CSU
- Description: 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. One hour per week will be spent in completing online exams and working on patient case studies. Intended for students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Prerequisite: DMS 50A.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week, .5 hours lab per week. 30 hours total per quarter.
- 17勛圖 GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- 17勛圖 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process to enroll in these classes. For an application, call (650) 949-7538.Section: DMS -054A-01
Course Number (CRN): 32135
Dates: 1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
2 of 16 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: n/a
DMS 60B
CRITIQUE & PATHOLOGY II
2 units
CSU Transferable to CSU
- Description: 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. Intended for students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Prerequisite: DMS 60A.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. 24 hours total per quarter.
- 17勛圖 GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- 17勛圖 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process to enroll in these classes. For an application, call (650) 949-7538.Section: DMS -060B-01
Course Number (CRN): 32136
Dates: 1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
2 of 16 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: n/a
DMS 70A
CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP I
11.5 units
CSU Transferable to CSU
- Description: This course builds on the clinical competencies of DMS 72A. Preceptorship to obtain the technical expertise with emphasis on mastery of knowledge, skills, and abilities required performing sonographic studies and procedures. Emphasis is on elementary level for abdominal and gynecological examinations as to delineate complete anatomic and functional information for interpretation. Intended for students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Prerequisite: DMS 72A.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 416 hours lab per quarter.
- 17勛圖 GE Area:English
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- 17勛圖 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
There is a selective admission process to enroll in these classes. For an application, call (650) 949-7538.Section: DMS -070A-01
Course Number (CRN): 32137
Dates: 1/6/2025 - 3/28/2025
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
14 of 15 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s): $0$0 indicates course/section uses materials that are free of charge.
Footnote: n/a