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Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Transfer Courses

All courses numbered 100 or higher are transferable to the California State Universities (CSU). Courses that are transferable to the University of California are designated 'UC.' Some of these courses have limits on the amount of credit that is granted. See the UC Transferable Course List available in the Counseling Center or Transfer Center for these limitations. Courses that are non-credit or not AA degree applicable are designated with the letter 'N' preceding the course number. Identification of courses that have been accepted into the California Articulation Number (CAN) system appears after the course title.

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY

Diagnostic Medical Sonography A123- Medical Imaging Anatomy (4)
This is a study of specific areas of the human body in serial sections. Designed for diagnostic medical sonography and radiologic imaging technology. Emphasis is on structures observable on diagnostic medical sonography, computerized tomography and related imaging studies. PREREQUISITE: Biology A221. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography A126- OB/GYN Sonography (3)
A cross-sectional anatomical and sonographic study of the female reproductive system including the nongravid pelvis as well as the gravid pelvis; includes specific study of embryology, placenta, amniotic fluid and cord, breast and neonatal brain. Topics of discussion will include appropriate laboratory tests, ultrasound scan protocols of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) and other imaging modalities utilized in OB/GYN. PREREQUISITE: Diagnostic Medical Sonography A123. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography A150- Sono Physics Instrument (4.5)
This is the study of physical principles and instrumentation of diagnostic medical sonography. It includes equipment design, instrumentation and application. PREREQUISITE: Allied Health A111. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography A155- Intro Vascular Ultrasnd (2.5)
This course is an introduction to vascular ultrasound including Doppler physical principles and instrumentation. The venous system of the upper and lower extremities is emphasized this semester. PREREQUISITE: Diagnostic Medical Sonography A150. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography A161- Pathophysiology (3)
Specific study of pathology and pathophysiological mechanisms related to diagnostic medical sonography. PREREQUISITE: Diagnostic Medical Sonography A123. COREQUISITE: Diagnostic Medical Sonography A126. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography A165- Intro Scanning Practice (3)
Introduction to Sonographic scanning protocol as applied to clinical practice. Course includes environment of department, emphasis on professionalism, student behavior, medico-legal aspects, and humanistic approach to patients. PREREQUISITE: Diagnostic Medical Sonography A150. COREQUISITE: Diagnostic Medical Sonography A126, A155 and A160. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography A166- DMS Clinical Expernce 1 (2)
Introduction to clinical setting and exposure to departmental organization, patient flow, darkroom and processing procedures, observation of techniques employed, policies and procedures of clinical cases. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. PREREQUISITIE: Allied Health A115. COREQUISITE: Diagnostic Medical Sonography A165. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography A167- Clinical Experience 2 (5)
Continuation of clinical experience. Exposure to departmental organization, patient flow, darkroom and processing procedures, observation of techniques employed, policies and procedures of clinical cases, beginning hands on experience, and equipment set up. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. PREREQUISITE: Diagnostic Medical Sonography A166. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography A255- Adv Vascular Ultrasound (2.5)
This is an advanced vascular course with laboratory exercises. It includes physiological arterial testing of the lower and upper extremities with pathological correlation. PREREQUISITE: Diagnostic Medical Sonography A155. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography A271- Clinical Experience 3 (7)
Clinical experience in ultrasound. Equipment handling and patient management. Departmental operation and scope. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. PREREQUISITE: Diagnostic Medical Sonography A167. COREQUISITE: Diagnostic Medical Sonography A255 and A274. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography A274- Abdominal Sonography (3)
Interpretation of normal and abnormal sonographic anatomy, comparing disease processes and identification of structures in sonographic images of the abdomen and superficial structures. PREREQUISITE: Diagnostic Medical Sonography A165. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography A275- Sonographic Review (3)
Review of advanced scanning techniques and other ultrasound topics including physics and instrumentation. Interpretation of normal and abnormal sonography. PREREQUISITE: Diagnostic Medical Sonography A274. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography A276- Clinical Experience 4 (2)
Intermediate clinical experience. Studies in the abdomen, small parts, and pelvis. Variety of real-time equipment, anatomical pathology recognition. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. PREREQUISITE: Diagnostic Medical Sonography A271. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography A281- Clinical Experience 5 (9)
Advanced clinical experience in the ultrasound department practicing in a variety of Sonographic studies with emphasis on the abdomen and pelvis. Advanced recognition of pathology and scan interpretation. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. PREREQUISITE: Diagnostic Medical Sonography A276. Transfer Credit: CSU.