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College Catalog Programs of Study 2012-2013

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY

 

Associate of Applied Science Degree

MEC

Purpose:  This curriculum is designed to prepare students to produce diagnostic images of the human body using special equipment to direct high frequency sound waves into areas of the patientā€™s body. The sonographer is a central member of the health care team and assists the radiologist in gathering diagnostic data for interpretation. The 91°µĶų program emphasizes didactic and ā€œhands-onā€ practice of sonographic techniques in a state-of-the-art scanning laboratory at the Medical Education Campus in Springfield, Va. Clinical experience is acquired at numerous area hospitals and private medical facility affiliates.

Transfer Information: Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but 91°µĶų has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.

Admission Requirements: 

Students must:

  • Comply with all General Admission Requirements for Allied Health Programs.
  • Review an on-line Diagnostic Medical Sonography Information Session at
  • Pass the DMS Computer Competency Exam with a grade of 70% or higher
    or pass HIM 130 or ITE 115.
  • Complete BIO 141 and BIO 142 Anatomy and Physiology I-II with a "B" or higher.
  • Complete DMS 100 Orientation to the Sonography Profession with a "B" or higher.
  • Complete ENG 111 College Composition I with a grade of "B" or higher.
  • Complete MTH 151 Mathematics for the Liberal Arts I or higher level math with a "B" or higher.
  • Complete PHY 101 Introduction to Physics I with a "B" or higher.
  • Complete SDV 101 Orientation to Healthcare with a "B" or higher.
  • Complete all courses used to satisfy the science requirements within 10 years of the semester in which verification of the DMS admission process is completed.
  • Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Complete 4 hours of DMS related volunteer work as directed.

    • Special Program Requirements: The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) applicants, candidates and registrants are required to report their involvement in any incident that constitutes violation of ARDMS Discipline Policies. First-time applicants must disclose information regarding all previous violations of ARDMS Discipline Policies to the ARDMS with their initial application for examination. Upon disclosing a violation of ARDMS Discipline Policies all ARDMS applicants, candidates and registrants are required to submit official documentation from the presiding court system or disciplinary body. You must provide documentation that either verifies that all sentencing requirements were completed in full or a letter from the presiding court system/disciplinary body verifying that this case is closed and all of the requirements have been satisfied.

    ARDMS conducts a ā€œpre-application review,ā€ for individuals who wish to determine the impact of a previous violation of ARDMS Discipline Policies on their eligibility to apply for ARDMS certification. You may obtain additional information regarding the pre-application process along with the appropriate forms by visiting ARDMS.org/pre-application.

      Credits
    Prerequisites
    1BIO 141 4
    DMS 100 3
    MTH 151 4
    SDV 101 2
    DMS 208 1
    DMS 218 1
    Total   10
    2nd Semester
    DMS 209 3
    DMS 212 1
    DMS 231 4
    Total   4
    4th Semester
    2CST 3
    DMS 190 Coordinated Internship 4
    DMS 241 3
    Total   13
    5th Semester
    DMS 243 3
    PED 116 3
    Total   13
    Total credits for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography A.A.S.=72 (includes 20 prerequisite credits)

    1 Although students who have graduated with a transfer-oriented A.A., A.S., or A.A. & S. degree or any baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited United States institution of higher education will have most of their general education considered as met, they must meet the math and science requirements specified for this program. Exceptions must be approved by the division dean responsible for the student's curriculum.

    2 The CST elective may be selected from CST 229 Intercultural Communication, CST 110 Intro. to Communication, CST 115 Small Group Communication, or CST 126 Interpersonal Communication.

    3 Humanities/fine arts elective may be selected from the humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.

    4 The social science elective may be selected from the social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives.