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Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Credential:
Associate of Applied Science
Locations:
Springfield - Leffel Lane
Semester Credit Hours:
65
Total Tuition & Fees:
$11,339.45

Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Overview

What if you could turn sound waves into lifesaving insight? In the diagnostic medical sonography program, you build the skills to capture detailed images that help physicians diagnose and treat patients across hospitals, clinics and imaging centers. You start with anatomy and physiology, physics and statistics to ground you in the science behind imaging. While completing intensive clinical rotations that sharpen your technique and confidence, you’ll learn the instrumentation and conduct abdominal, vascular and obstetrical scanning. 

Note: Space is limited in this program. In addition to applying to Clark State, students must also apply to this program. Please meet with your advisor to ensure all requirements are met.

Accredited: The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs.

Embedded Certificate Included

This program includes an embedded certificate that is automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.

Course Requirements

Year Zero
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
BIO 2121 Anatomy and Physiology I
Credit Hours: 4
FYE 1101 College Success
Credit Hours: 1
STT 2640 Elementary Statistics I
Credit Hours: 3
PHY 1100 Fundamentals of Physics
Credit Hours: 4
ENG 1111 English I
Credit Hours: 3
Year One
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
BIO 2122 Anatomy and Physiology II
Credit Hours: 4
PSY 1111 Introduction to Psychology
Credit Hours: 3
DMS 1110 Principles of Sonography *
Credit Hours: 3
DMS 1120 Abdominal Sonography I *
Credit Hours: 3
DMS 1150 Vascular Sonography *
Credit Hours: 3
Spring
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
DMS 1130 Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography *
Credit Hours: 3
DMS 1140 Clinical Sonography I *
Credit Hours: 4
DMS 2210 Physics & Instrumentation I *
Credit Hours: 3
MST 1101 Introduction to Health Care
Credit Hours: 3
DMS 2241 Abdominal Sonography II *
Credit Hours: 2
Summer
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
DMS 2220 Clinical Sonography II *
Credit Hours: 4
MST 1105 Medical Terminology ***
Credit Hours: 2
DMS 2250 Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography II *
Credit Hours: 2
Year Two
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
DMS 2261 Sonography Registry Review *
Credit Hours: 3
DMS 2270 Clinical Sonography III *
Credit Hours: 4
ENG 1112 English II
Credit Hours: 3
DMS 2291 Sonography Capstone *
Credit Hours: 1
Footnotes

*Students must be accepted into the technical phase of the program to take classes that are starred.

The following prerequisite courses: STT 2640, BIO 2121, and PHY 1100 must be successfully completed with a grade of C or higher within five years of beginning DMS technical courses.

**MST 1101 must be successfully completed with a grade of C or higher within five years of beginning DMS technical courses or while enrolled in the DMS program. If older than five years, the course must be repeated. 

***MST 1105 must be successfully completed with a grade of C or higher within five years of beginning DMS technical courses or while enrolled in the DMS program. If older than five years, the course must be repeated.

The program schedule is designed for full-time students who have completed all pre-requisites and who have no college preparatory recommendations. Many individuals, especially part-time students and those taking college preparatory courses, will require additional semesters of study.  Students who plan to continue to work are strongly encouraged to complete all or most non-core DMS courses prior to starting the technical phase of the program. Students should consult an Academic Advisor or the Program Coordinator for help in planning their schedules.

A technician performs an ultrasound scan on a patient while pointing to the image on the monitor. A technician performs an ultrasound scan on a patient while pointing to the image on the monitor.

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Embedded Certificate Included

This program includes an embedded certificate that is automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.

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