Following completion of the prerequisite courses the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program curriculum covers four regular semesters and requires a six/eight week summer session between the first and second years of study. The DMS program prepares the student to work in an ultrasound department performing abdomen, superficial structural, gynecology and obstetric ultrasound exams.
Prerequisite Courses |
Course # |
Course Title |
# of Units |
ANAT 101 |
Anatomy & Physiology I |
5 |
ANAT 102 |
Anatomy & Physiology II |
5 |
COMM 103 |
Interpersonal Communications |
3 |
PHY 100 |
Conceptual Physics |
3 |
| MATH 090 or Higher |
Elementary Algebra |
4 |
All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. |
Students are encouraged to complete all general education courses (Option A) prior to starting their first semester in the DMS program due to the rigorous student course load and clinical schedules. Please review the current MSJC catalog and visit a counselor to discuss the remaining general education courses required to graduate with the Associate of Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. General Education - Option A; 2012-13 MSJC Catalog
Major Requirements- 1st Semester (Fall) |
Course # |
Course Title |
# of Units |
DMS 095 |
Sonography Medical Terminology |
3 |
DMS 100 |
Fundamentals of Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
2 |
DMS 101 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
DMS 103 |
Sonography Techniques in Patient Care |
3 |
DMS 125 |
Ultrasound Physics/Instrumentation I |
2 |
Major Requirements- 2nd Semester (Spring) |
Course # |
Course Title |
# of Units |
DMS 102 |
Medical Ethics |
3 |
DMS 104 |
Clinical Observation |
2 |
DMS 110 |
Sectional Imaging |
2 |
DMS 120 |
Abdomen Scanning |
3 |
DMS 122 |
Ultrasound Pathology I |
1.5 |
DMS 135 |
Ultrasound Physics/Instrumentation II |
2 |
Major Requirements- Summer |
Course # |
Course Title |
# of Units |
DMS 114 |
Clinical Experience I |
5 |
Major Requirements- 3rd Semester (Fall) |
Course # |
Course Title |
# of Units |
DMS 124 |
Clinical Experience II |
10 |
DMS 130 |
OB/GYN Scanning |
3 |
DMS 132 |
Ultrasound Pathology II |
1.5 |
DMS 140 |
Introduction to Vascular Scanning |
2 |
Major Requirements- 4th Semester (Spring) |
Course # |
Course Title |
# of Units |
DMS 134 |
Ultrasound Seminar |
2 |
DMS 136 |
Clinical Experience III |
10 |
All course requirements must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” or better. |