Diagnostic Medical Sonography, A.A.S.
A.A.S. Degree—62 credit hours
Curriculum Code 1341
This program prepares graduates for professional careers in the profession of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Graduates are eligible for employment in hospitals, clinics, and physicians’ offices. The program includes instruction in Sonographic technique, theory, patient positioning for diagnostic procedures and progressive clinical experience.
Admitted students who wish to earn an associate in science degree in addition to an associate in applied science degree should consult with an advisor in the Academic Advising Center.
Employment for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is expected to grow faster than average for many occupations, as the healthcare industry grows so does the need for highly skilled sonographers who provide medical services under the supervision of a licensed medical doctor. While a significant increase in sonographers’ employment is anticipated, job seekers are likely to face competition from many other qualified applicants for most openings.
*BIO 180, MRT 110, MTH 109 or MTH 139 or higher must have been completed prior to application or in progress the semester of application.
Required-General-Education-Courses
16 credit hours as follows:
Select 3 credit hours from Social/Behavioral Sciences
ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, PSC, PSY, SOC, SSC
Required Career Courses
46 credit hours as follows:
Suggested-Schedule
Semester 1 Fall (12 credit hours)
Semester 2 Spring (11 credit hours)
Semester 3 Summer (12 credit hours)
| DMS-108 | Legal and Ethical Procedures | 2 |
| DMS-109 | Principles and Instrumentation I | 3 |
| DMS-110 | DMS Clinical Practicum II | 1 |
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| Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
Semester 4 Fall (12 credit hours)
| CIS-115 | Microsoft Office I | 3 |
| DMS-211 | Principles and Instrumentation II | 3 |
| DMS-212 | Fundamentals of Vascular Sonography | 2 |
| DMS-213 | DMS Clinical Practicum Ill | 4 |
Semester 5 Spring (9 credit hours)
| DMS-214 | Sonography Applications | 2 |
| DMS-215 | DMS Clinical Practicum IV | 4 |
| DMS-216 | Imaging and Cross-Sectional Anatomy | 3 |