Foothill College
DMS 50A
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PRINCIPLES & PROTOCOLS · 4 units
Where this page’s information comes from
- Foothill catalogcourse record · 2026-2027
- FHDA class listingsFall 2026 sections
- Cherrypickercourse matching and pathway links — our analysis
About this course
A comprehensive course covering the fundamentals of sonographic principles and protocols. Content includes description and acquisition of the major abdominal organs and vasculature, female reproductive system, and obstetric applications. In addition, sonographic terminology, image optimization, orientation, and descriptions of normal versus abnormal structures. Intended for students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.
Sections this term
Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTCDMS 50ADIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PRINCIPLES & PROTOCOLSOpen1 section · 24 seats reported · 1 instructor
- CRN 22089 · 01Open · 24
Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.
Prerequisites
- Prerequisites: BIOL 40A
- and40B
- and40C.
Catalog wording: “Prerequisites: BIOL 40A, 40B and 40C.”
What this course unlocks
Foothill courses that list DMS 50A as a prerequisite.
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