
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Class Schedule
2026 Winter Schedule
5 classes scheduled
DMS 52C
PHYSICAL PRINCIPLES OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY III
2 units
CSU
- Description: A continuation of DMS 52B with an emphasis on advanced principles of ultrasound image optimization, volume rendering, Doppler imaging, and quality assurance. In addition, this course prepares students for the national registry examination. Intended for students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Prerequisite: DMS 52B.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. 24 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: DMS -052C-01
Course Number (CRN): 32788
Dates: 1/5/2026 - 3/27/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
15 of 15 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: n/a
DMS 56B
ADVANCED APPLICATIONS OF VASCULAR TECHNOLOGY
2 units
CSU
- Description: Second course in the vascular series. Continuation of DMS 56A. Includes the advanced applications and principles of vascular technology. Emphasis on advanced examination of arterial and venous applications, including peripheral arterial and abdominal vascular systems. Intended for students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Prerequisite: DMS 56A.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. 24 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: DMS -056B-01
Course Number (CRN): 32789
Dates: 1/5/2026 - 3/27/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
15 of 15 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: n/a
DMS 60F
CRITIQUE & PATHOLOGY VI
2 units
CSU
- Description: Sixth course in the critique and pathology series. Continuation of DMS 60E. Includes advanced critique of normal and abnormal anatomical images as a review for abdomen-extended, gynecology, and obstetrics registry board exams. Emphasis on effective communication skills via written and oral case presentations and image critiques. Intended for students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Prerequisite: DMS 60E.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 2 hours lecture per week. 24 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: DMS -060F-01
Course Number (CRN): 32790
Dates: 1/5/2026 - 3/27/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
15 of 15 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: n/a
DMS 70E
CLINICAL PRECEPTORSHIP V
10.5 units
CSU
- Description: Fifth course in the DMS 70 clinical rotation series. Preceptorship to obtain technical expertise with emphasis on the advanced-graduate mastery of knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform sonographic studies and procedures. Emphasis is on final competencies leading to program completion. Intended for students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Prerequisite: DMS 70D.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 32 hours lab per week. 384 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: DMS -070E-01
Course Number (CRN): 32791
Dates: 1/5/2026 - 3/27/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
15 of 15 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: In-person
Textbook(s):
Footnote: n/a
DMS 80A
ADVANCED SONOGRAPHIC PRINCIPLES
4 units
CSU
- Description: This is a comprehensive course, intended for the review of normal and abnormal anatomical structures in order to prepare the students for abdomen-extended, obstetrics, and gynecology ARDMS board exams. Intended for students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
- Prerequisite: DMS 60D.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
Section: DMS -080A-01Y
Course Number (CRN): 32792
Dates: 1/5/2026 - 3/27/2026
Open
Type
Room
Day & Time
Instructor
15 of 15 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
Modality: IN-PERSON some wkly online
Textbook(s):
Footnote: This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on鈥揷ampus class meetings and required asynchronous online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
