Diagnostic Sonography (Abdomen/OB-GYN), AAS

Through academic and clinical training, students are prepared for a career in diagnostic medical sonography, which includes abdomen, obstetric and gynecology studies with integrated vascular proficiency that provides patient care while utilizing diagnostic ultrasound equipment. Using diagnostic ultrasound, sonographers gather the information physicians need to treat ailments and disorders. While using critical-thinking skills and applying knowledge of scanning techniques for general disease, students take sonographic images and ensure patient safety. The mission of the diagnostic medical sonography program is to provide didactic and clinical education which enables qualified students to achieve strong communication, critical thinking and technical skills required to maintain entry-level employment and become a registered diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS) with integrated vascular proficiency.

Program Status: Limited Enrollment

Prerequisite Courses - 28 Hours

Prerequisite courses must be taken prior to applying to the program.

BIO 1210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 3
BIO 1211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credits: 1
BIO 1220 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 3
BIO 1221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Credits: 1
BIO 2150 - Pathophysiology Credits: 3
COM 1010 - Composition and Critical Thinking I Credits: 3
COM 1020 - Composition and Critical Thinking II Credits: 3
ELECTIVE - General Education Elective Credits: 3
HSC 1010 - Introduction to Health Professions Credits: 2
MTH 1010 - Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
PSY 2050 - Self and Society Credits: 3

Diagnostic Sonography (Abdomen/OB-GYN) Major - 50 Hours

DMS 1110 - Abdominal Sonography Credits: 4
DMS 1210 - OB/GYN Sonography I Credits: 3
DMS 1310 - Sonographic Techniques Lab Credits: 3
DMS 1510 - Acoustical Physics I Credits: 3
DMS 1610 - Acoustical Physics II Credits: 2
DMS 2210 - OB/GYN Sonography II Credits: 3
DMS 2310 - Clinical I Credits: 6
DMS 2320 - Clinical II Credits: 6
DMS 2330 - Clinical III and Capstone Review Credits: 6
DMS 2410 - Superficial Structures and Ultrasound Procedures Credits: 2
DMS 2910 - Abdominal and Superficial Sonography Board Review Credits: 3
DMS 2950 - Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography Board Review Credits: 3
HSC 1910 - Introduction to Sonography and Patient Care Credits: 3
VAS 2220 - Non-Invasive Vascular I Credits: 3

Semester Hours Required for Graduation - 78

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 113th St. N., #7709, Seminole, FL 33775. Phone: (727) 210-2350. Program accreditation is granted upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS), (JRCDMS), 6021 University Blvd., Suite 500, Ellicott City, MD 21043-6090; phone (433) 973-3251; email: jrc-dms@jcahpo.org.

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