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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
CAREER PROFILE:
FAST FACTS:
Diagnostic sonography uses high-frequency sound waves to produce
images of inside of the body. The sonographer uses an instrument called
an ultrasound transducer on the parts of the patient’s body that are
being examined. The transducer emits pulses of sound that bounce
back, causing echoes. The echoes are then sent to the ultrasound
machine, which processes them and displays them as images used by
physicians for diagnosis.
 Associate of Applied Science Degree
 Application Period: March 15th-May 15th
 Class Size: 16 Seats
 Term Entry: Fall
 Full Time/Day Program
 70 Credits Total
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers play an important role in the modern
diagnosis and treatment team. They are qualified by professional
credentialing, academic and clinical experience to produce multidimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs using ultrasound
equipment. This is used by physicians in diagnosing diseases and the
malfunction of organs. Sonographers work in imaging centers,
physicians' offices, clinics, mobile ultrasound units or hospitals.
 42 Credits of DMS Clinical Coursework
 3 Clinical Tracks:
General • Cardiac
• Vascular
 Admission is through a lottery system
with priority given to Howard County
residents
The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS) program graduates are
prepared for entry-level positions in the field of general, vascular, and
cardiac sonography in hospitals, medical and specialty offices, imaging
center, clinics and other health care
agencies.
 Graduates may be eligible to apply for
either the ARDMS, ARRT, or the CCI
certification examinations
PREREQUISITE COURSEWORK:
Students must have completed, or be in the process of completing
prerequisites at the time of application:
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MATH-141 College Algebra
BIOL-101 General Biology 1
ENGL-121 College Composition
BIOL-203 Anatomy & Physiology 1 (with ‘B’ or higher)
BIOL-204 Anatomy & Physiology II (with ‘B’ or higher)
PHYS-101 Technical Physical Science (with ‘B’ or higher)
PRE– or CO-REQUISITE COURSEWORK:
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PSYC-101 General Psychology
Humanities, Arts, or Literature Core Course
SPCH-110, Interpersonal Communication, is recommended as a Humanities Core. Beginning in 2016, SPCH-110 will be mandatory.
NOTE: It is advantageous to have completed all co-requisite
coursework prior to enrolling in the clinical portion of the DMS
program. Priority in admissions will be given to those applicants
Who have completed all pre– and co-requisites.
ACCREDITATION:
The DMS program is currently seeking programmatic accreditation
from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP) with the Joint Review Committee on Education
in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). CAAHEP can be
contacted at 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 210-2350,
(727) 210-2354 (fax) or [email protected]. JRCDMS can be contacted
at 6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500, Ellicott City, MD 21043,
(443) 973-3251 or [email protected].
The Health Sciences Building is home to HCC’s
academic nursing and allied health care programs. The new facility will help meet the critical
need for health care professionals in Howard
County and the entire State of Maryland.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Application for Admission to HCC, Program
Code 281A
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DMS Program Supplemental Application
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Minimum 2.5 overall GPA is required from
prerequisites
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Unless otherwise indicated a grade of ‘C’ or higher
is required in general education courses
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Accepted students will be required a criminal
background check, drug screening and completed
health form
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The HESI, an admissions entrance examination,
will be required for DMS program applicants
beginning in 2016
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY—Sample Schedule, 70 credits
PREREQUISITES—22 credits
ENGL-121
MATH-141
BIOL-101
or
BIOL-107
or
BIOL-200
BIOL-203
BIOL-204
PHYS-101
College Composition
College Algebra
General Biology I (within 10 years)
3 credits
3 credits
4 credits
Fundamentals of Microbiology (within 10 years)
Microbiology (within 10 years)
Anatomy and Physiology I (with ‘B’ or higher and within 5 years)
Anatomy and Physiology II (with ‘B’ or higher and within 5 years)
Technical Physical Science (with ‘B’ or higher and within 10 years)
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
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PRE- or CO-REQUISITES—6 credits
PSYC-101
General Psychology
Humanities Core or Arts Core or Literature Core
3 credits
3 credits
NOTE: SPCH-110, Interpersonal Communication, is recommended as a Humanities Core. Beginning in 2016, SPCH-110 will be mandatory.
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FALL 2015—6 credits
DMSU-102
DMSU-112
Introduction to Ultrasound
Sectional Anatomy for Imaging Professionals
3 credits
3 credits
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SPRING 2016—9 credits
DMSU-211
DMSU-171
DMSU-172
DMSU-151
Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I
Abdominal & Small Parts Ultrasound I
Obstetrics/Gynecology Ultrasound I
Clinical Sonography I
3 credits
2 credits
2 credits
2 credits
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SUMMER 2016—5 credits
DMSU-213
DMSU-252
Pathophysiology for Imaging Professionals
Clinical Sonography II
3 credits
2 credits
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FALL 2016—11 credits
DMSU-212
DMSU-271
DMSU-272
DMSU-253
Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II
Abdominal & Small Parts Ultrasound II
Obstetrics/Gynecology Ultrasound II
Clinical Sonography III
3 credits
2 credits
2 credits
4 credits
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WINTER 2016—1 credit
DMSU-254
Clinical Sonography IV
1 credit
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SPRING 2016—10 credits
DMSU-261
DMSU-280
DMSU-255
ARDMS Registry Seminar
Introduction to Vascular Ultrasound
Clinical Sonography V
1 credit
3 credits
6 credits
NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated you must receive a ‘C’ or higher in all coursework.
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