Course Descriptions DAN-299
1-3 units
DMS-114
5 units
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
DMS-118
2 units
Special Projects: Dance IS 16-54 Students with previous course work in the program may do special projects that involve research and special study. The actual nature of the project must be determined in consultation with the supervising instructor. May be taken 3 times for credit. Prerequisite: Previous Dance classes; a contract must be completed with the instructor prior to enrollment. --Transfers to CSU only. CSU Area(s): C1
DMS-095
3 units
DMS-100
2 units
Sonography Medical Terminology LEC 48-54 This course is an introduction to medical terminology as used by diagnostic medical sonographers. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. --Not transferable
Clinical Experience I LAB 240-270 This course is offered as on the job training in a sonography department of a selected affiliated hospital/medical center. The student will begin to demonstrate the ability to perform sonographic examinations of the abdomen and superficial structures according to protocol guidelines established by the program and the clinical education center utilizing state of the art equipment. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. --Transfers to CSU only Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I LEC 32-36 This is the first of four sequential courses designed to teach Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation. The focus of Physics and Instrumentation I is the basic mathematics used in ultrasound physics and instrumentation, elementary principles of ultrasound physics and propagation of ultrasound through tissues. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. --Transfers to CSU
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Fundamentals of Diagnostic Medical LEC 16-18/LAB 48-54 Sonography This is an introductory course for the student who has applied to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. The student will learn basic scanning skills, transducer and monitor orientation using ultrasound machines. The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Code of Ethics, and Clinical Practice Standards will be discussed along with sonography terms and scanning planes. Students will learn to identify anatomy on sonographic images. May be taken 3 times for credit. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. --Transfers to CSU only
DMS-120
3 units
DMS-122
1.5 units
DMS-101
3 units
Ultrasound Pathology I LEC 24-27 Abnormal sonographic and Doppler patterns of disease processes, pathology, and pathophysiology of the abdomen, breast, thyroid, prostate, and scrotum will be discussed in this class. Students will recognize, identify, and appropriately document pathology of the abdomen and superficial structures. Case studies will be evaluated and discussed. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. --Transfers to CSU only
DMS-102
3 units
DMS-124
10 units
Sonography Medical Ethics LEC 48-54 The DMS student will learn about laws related to patient rights, intentional torts, negligence, and malpractice litigation. The course will alert the students of their rights, duties, and legal responsibilities within the context of their function as a member of the allied health care team. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program --Transfers to CSU only
Clinical Experience II LAB 480-540 This course is offered as advanced on the job training in a sonography department of a selected affiliated hospital/medical center. The student will demonstrate the ability to perform sonographic examinations of the abdomen and superficial structures according to protocol guidelines established by the program and the clinical education center utilizing state of the art equipment. Prerequisite: DMS-114 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to CSU only
DMS-103
3 units
DMS-126
4 units
DMS-128
2 units
Pathophysiology LEC 48-54 This course treats briefly the general principles of the disease process of organs and systems of the human anatomy. It includes chronic and acute diseases; respiratory, bone, and gastrointestinal tract diseases; diseases of the genitourinary systems and reproductive organs; and infectious diseases and neoplasms. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program --Transfers to CSU only
Patient Care Techniques Sonographers LEC 48-54 This course is designed to teach the DMS student basic patient care techniques including the responsibilities and relationships of various allied health departments in a health care setting. Aseptic and surgical techniques will be discussed along with universal precautions. Emergency conditions and procedures are included. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program --Transfers to CSU only
DMS-110
2 units
Sectional Imaging LEC 32-36 Computerized tomography, magnetic resonance, and ultrasound images are correlated to review and identify anatomy of the skull, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. --Transfers to CSU only
Mt. San Jacinto College 2009-2010 Catalog
Abdomen Scanning LEC 48-54 Abdomen and small parts anatomy and sonography scanning techniques will be discussed in this course. Interpretation of clinical laboratory tests, related clinical signs and symptoms, and normal and abnormal sonographic patterns will be discussed. Demonstrations on advanced scanning techniques and protocols will be included. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. --Transfers to CSU only
Clinical Experience III LAB 192-216 This course is offered as a continuation of advanced on the job training in a sonography department of a selected affiliated hospital/medical center. The student will demonstrate the ability to perform sonographic examinations of the abdomen and superficial structures according to protocol guidelines established by the program and the clinical education center utilizing state of the art equipment. Prerequisite: DMS-124 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to CSU only Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II LEC 32-36 This is the second of four sequential courses designed to teach Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation. The focus of Physics and Instrumentation II is Ultrasound transducers, Pulse echo instruments and principles of pulse echo imaging. Prerequisite: DMS-118 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to CSU only
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