Curriculum DMS.DMS.AAS (C217E)
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program provides patient services using diagnostic ultrasound under the supervision of a physician who is responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures. The Sonographer assists in gathering data necessary to help reach a diagnostic decision.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ultrasound) is a fast-growing medical specialty in the imaging field. Graduates are employed in medical centers and hospitals. The program provides students with theory, lab and clinical instruction in general Diagnostic Medical Sonography. They are also introduced to peripheral vascular imaging.
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs, 1361 Park St., Clearwater, FL 33756, in cooperation with the Joint Review Commission of Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS), 6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500, Ellicott City, MD 21043, (443) 973-3251, phone, (866) 738-3444, fax, www.jrcdms.org, website.
Program prerequisites: (GEN.DMS.AGS)
- AHL 120◊ (Comprehensive Medical Terminology);
- BIS 240◊ (Human Anatomy & Physiology I);
- DMS 100◊ (Introduction to Imaging Physics), or PHY 100◊ (General Physics);
- MAT 085 (Algebra & Geometry I) or must meet current college Math requirement for completion of MAT 085; and
- RHT 101◊ (Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I).
Math and Science courses must not be more than five years old. To waive the Math requirement, the student may place at level 6 on the college's placement exam within the past two years.
All coursework must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.
Associate in Applied Science Degree
| BIS 241 ◊ # Human Anatomy & Physiology II | | 4 credits |
| DMS 101 ◊ # Ultrasound Physics I | | 3 credits |
| DMS 106 ◊ # Introduction to Ultrasound Principles & Procedures | | 3 credits |
| DMS 121 ◊ # Cross Sectional Anatomy in Diagnostic Imaging | | 4 credits |
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 17 |
| DMS 102 ◊ # Ultrasound Physics II | | 3 credits |
| DMS 110 # General Sonography and Applications | | 7 credits |
| HTH 281 ◊ First Aid & CPR | | 2 credits |
| MAT 110 ◊ # College Algebra | | 5 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 17 |
BIS 241◊ or MAT 110◊ meets the Mathematics and/or Science general education requirement.
| DMS 131 ◊ # Clinical Applications I | | 1 credit |
| DMS 135 ◊ # Ultrasound Film Critique | | 1 credit |
| DMS 136 ◊ # Principles & Procedures of Ultrasound Imagery | | 2 credits |
| DMS 200 ◊ # Principles of Computerized Sonography | | 2 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 6 |
| DMS 141 ◊ # Clinical Applications II | | 2 credits |
| DMS 144 # Sonography Seminar | | 2 credits |
| DMS 146 ◊ # Pathology & Diagnostic Sonography | | 4 credits |
| DMS 210 # Introduction to Vascular Imaging Sonography | | 2 credits |
| General education/Social and Behavioral Science | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 13 |
| DMS 151 ◊ # Clinical Applications III | | 2 credits |
| DMS 201 ◊ # Sonographic Specialties | | 4 credits |
| RHT 102 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition II | | 3 credits |
| General education/Humanities and Fine Arts | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 12 |