BIOLOGICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION
COURSE CATALOG
| 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. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 2 hours lecture. (24 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| 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 or health care professional or student of allied health occupation. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 3 hours lecture. (36 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| DMS 52A | PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY I | 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. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 2 hours lecture. (24 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| View Schedule. | ||
| DMS 52B | PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY II | 2 Units |
| A continuation of Physical Principles A with an emphasis on transducers, pulsed waves, real-time imaging and image display. | ||
| Prerequisite: DMS 52A. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 2 hours lecture. (24 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| DMS 52C | PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY III | 2 Units |
| A continuation of Physical Principles B with an emphasis on advanced principles in medical ultrasound instrumentation, harmonic imaging, volume rendering, hemodynamics, use of doppler imaging and sonographic quality control procedures. Preparation for national examinations. | ||
| Prerequisites: DMS 52B. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 2 hours lecture. (24 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| 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. One hour per week will be spent in completing online exams and working on patient case studies. | ||
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 2 hours lecture, 1 hour online laboratory. (36 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| DMS 53B | DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY II | 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. One hour per week will be spent in completing online exams and working on patient case studies. | ||
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 2 hours lecture, 1 hour online laboratory. (36 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| View Schedule. | ||
| DMS 53C | DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY III | 2 Units |
| Anatomy, physiology and pathology of abdominal organs not yet covered, neurosonography, superficial structures, transplant, and the pediatric patient. Use of sonography in the operating room with a review of aseptic technique. Discussion of related medical ethics and legal issues. One hour per week will be spent in completing online exams and working on patient case studies. | ||
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 2 hours lecture, 1 hour online laboratory. (36 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| 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. One hour per week will be spent in completing online exams and working on patient case studies. | ||
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 2 hours lecture, 1 hour online laboratory. (36 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| 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. One-half hour per week will be spent in completing online exams and working on patient case studies. | ||
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 2 hours lecture, 1.5 hours online laboratory. (30 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| View Schedule. | ||
| DMS 55A | OBSTETRICS I | 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. One-half hour per week will be spent in completing online exams and working on patient case studies. | ||
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 2 hours lecture, .5 hours online laboratory. (30 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| DMS 55B | OBSTETRICS II | 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. One-half hour per week will be spent in completing online exams and working on patient case studies. | ||
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 2 hours lecture, .5 hours online laboratory. (30 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| DMS 56A | VASCULAR SONOGRAPHY | 3 Units |
| Vascular terminology, principles including doppler physics. Interpretation of frequency spectral analysis. Intracranial, cerebrovascular and peripheral venous applications related to vascular technology. Normal, abnormal and pathologic states of the human vascular system. | ||
| Prerequisite: Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 3 hours lecture. (36 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| DMS 56B | ADVANCED APPLICATIONS OF VASCULAR TECHNOLOGY | 2 Units |
| A continuation of DMS 56A for the advanced principles & theory of noninvasive vascular technology. Comprehensive study of arterial and venous applications including peripheral arterial, abdominal vascular, and assessment of the reproductive tract. Designed to help prepare individuals for the National Board for credentialing as a Registered Vascular Technologist. | ||
| Prerequisite: DMS 56A. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit. | ||
| 2 hours lecture. (24 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 2 hours lecture. (24 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 1 hour lecture. (12 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| DMS 60C | CRITIQUE & PATHOLOGY III | 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 and abdominal subjects. | ||
| Prerequisite: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 1 hour lecture. (12 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| View Schedule. | ||
| DMS 60D | CRITIQUE & PATHOLOGY IV | 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. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 1 hour lecture. (12 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| DMS 60E | CRITIQUE & PATHOLOGY V | 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. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 1 hour lecture. (12 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| DMS 60F | CRITIQUE & PATHOLOGY VI | 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. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 1 hour lecture. (12 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| 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 elementary level for abdominal and gynecological examinations as to delineate complete anatomic and functional information for interpretation. | ||
| Prerequisites: DMS 72A. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 32 hours laboratory. This is a 13 week course. (415.92 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| DMS 70B | CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP II | 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 the knowledge and performance for abdominal, obstetrics, and gynecology examinations. | ||
| Prerequisite: DMS 70A. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 32 hours laboratory. (384 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| View Schedule. | ||
| DMS 70C | CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP III | 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 intermediate-advanced level of knowledge and competency for abdominal, gynecology, obstetrics, and vascular sonography. | ||
| Prerequisite: DMS 70B. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 32 hours laboratory. This is a 13 week course. (417.96 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| DMS 70D | CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP IV | 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. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 32 hours laboratory. This is a 13 week course. (415.92 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| DMS 70E | CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP V | 8.5 Units |
| Designed as a preceptorship in a medical setting to obtain the technical expertise with emphasis on the advanced-graduate mastery of knowledge, skills, and abilities required performing all types of sonographic studies and procedures. The major emphasis is on terminal competencies leading to program completion. | ||
| Prerequisite: DMS 70D. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 32 hours laboratory. This is a 13 week course. (415.92 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 1 hour lecture, 32 hours laboratory. (396 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| 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. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| DMS 80A | ADVANCED SONOGRAPHIC PRINCIPLES | 4 Units |
| Continuation of all courses as well as new developments with advanced analysis of current sonographic practice. Final preparation for completion and participation of national registry examinations. Student presentation and critique of neoplastic cases. | ||
| Prerequisites: Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; completion of all prior didactic and clinical practicum courses required in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. | ||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||
| 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: CSU | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| DMS 290 | DIRECTED STUDY | .5 Unit |
| Formerly: DMS 190 | ||
| For students who desire or require additional help in attaining comprehension and competency in learning skills. | ||
| Advisory: Pass/No Pass; enrollment is limited to six times within the DMS 290 group. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit. | ||
| 1.5 hours laboratory. (18 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: None | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| DMS 290X | DIRECTED STUDY | 1 Unit |
| Formerly: DMS 190X | ||
| For students who desire or require additional help in attaining comprehension and competency in learning skills. | ||
| Advisory: Pass/No Pass; enrollment is limited to six times within the DMS 290 group. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit. | ||
| 3.5 hours laboratory. (42 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: None | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| DMS 290Y | DIRECTED STUDY | 2 Units |
| Formerly: DMS 190Y | ||
| For students who desire or require additional help in attaining comprehension and competency in learning skills. | ||
| Advisory: Pass/No Pass; enrollment is limited to six times within the DMS 290 group. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit. | ||
| 5.5 hours laboratory. (66 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: None | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||
| DMS 290Z | DIRECTED STUDY | 2.5 Units |
| Formerly: DMS 190Z | ||
| For students who desire or require additional help in attaining comprehension and competency in learning skills. | ||
| Advisory: Pass/No Pass; enrollment is limited to six times within the DMS 290 group. | ||
| Repeatability: May be taken six times for credit. | ||
| 7.5 hours laboratory. (90 hours total per quarter.) | ||
| GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||
| Transferability: None | ||
| Not scheduled for the Spring quarter. | ||