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Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Associate of Applied Science, (AAS.DMS)
This program prepares students for a career as Diagnostic
Medical Sonography Technologist (Ultrasound Technologist).
The Ultrasound Technologist is a skilled medical professional
who works under the guidance of a radiologist, a highly
trained physician. The field of Diagnostic Ultrasound uses
the state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment to diagnose a
variety of diseases.
The program consists of academic, laboratory, and clinical
components. General Education and program courses
provide a foundation in the knowledge and skills needed to
develop a life of personal fulfillment and contribution to
society. Content areas of the academic component include
radiology organization and procedures, physiology and
pathology of organs and vasculature of the abdominal and
pelvic cavities, OB/GYN pathology and physiology, vascular
pathology and physiology, patient care, ultrasound
equipment, and future uses of ultrasound technology.
Experience at the clinical education setting and the
on-campus lab is required to successfully complete the
competency-based clinical component.
The program emphasizes communication, critical thinking,
personal integrity, assessment and evaluation of ultrasound
images and performance of diagnostic ultrasound exams. It
prepares students to interact with patients as well as all
health care professionals.
The number of available clinical sites limits enrollment into
this program. Students who are interested in this program
should plan to attend a DMS Information Seminar, which is
held periodically throughout the year. A DMS program
application must be submitted and the applicant must meet
specific criteria for admission. The application forms are
available in the Nursing and Allied Health office.
Students admitted must be CPR certified (for health care
professionals), complete a satisfactory physical examination
indicating they can perform the rigorous program activities,
undergo a criminal history background check, and maintain
malpractice/liability insurance and personal health insurance
throughout the program. DMS students are responsible for
their own transportation to clinical sites.
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Graduates of this program should be able to:
Demonstrate the knowledge of Abdominal, OB/GYN,
and Vascular Pathophysiology while performing the
ultrasound examinations;
Apply their technical knowledge while operating
ultrasound equipment;
Utilize their knowledge in the outpatient and/or
hospital settings;
Discuss healthcare related issues with other
healthcare professionals;
General Education Courses † Credits
Written & Oral Communications (ENG 102 required) 6
Mathematics (MTH 107 required) 3
Natural Science (BIO 110/111 required) 4
Social Science (PSY 101 required)
Additional General Education Requirements
3
(SOC 101 required and PHI 101 required) 6
Total 22
† See General Education Requirements on page 43.
Program Courses Credits
BIO 114 Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology II 3
BIO 115 Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology II
Laboratory 1
DMS 101 Introduction to Sonography 2
DMS 102 Cross-sectional Anatomy 2
DMS 103 Abdominal Ultrasound 2
DMS 104 OB/GYN Ultrasound I 2
DMS 110 Ultrasound Physics I 2
DMS 120 Lab Practicum 1
DMS 205 OB/GYN Ultrasound II 3
DMS 206 Diagnostic Imaging III 3
DMS 207 Vascular Ultrasound 3
DMS 211 Ultrasound Physics II 2
DMS 221 Clinical Practicum I 2
DMS 222 Clinical Practicum II 2
DMS 223 Clinical Practicum III 3
DMS 224 Sonographic Interpretations I 2
DMS 225 Sonographic Interpretations II 2
DMS 226 Sonographic Interpretations III 2
HIT 105 Medical Terminology 2
PHY 107 Fundamentals of Physics 3
Total 44
Total Required for Degree 66