Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Advanced Certificate

Fall First Year:

• BIO 140W - Essentials Of Human Anatomy & Physiology Credits: 5

•  AND  can be taken in place of

• ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3

• ; ; ; or  can be taken in place of

• HSC 105 - Medical Terminology Credits: 2

Winter First Year:

• COM 114W - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
• ENG 113 - Technical Communication Credits: 3
• PHY 101 - Applied Physics Credits: 4

•  can be taken in place of  

Fall First Clinical Year:

• DMS 100 - Patient Care and Management Credits: 1
• DMS 105W - Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I Credits: 2
• DMS 107 - Introduction to Ultrasound Scanning Credits: 0.5
• DMS 107L - Introduction to Ultrasound Scanning Lab Credits: 1.5
• DMS 108W - Becoming a Master Sonography Student Credits: 2

Winter First Clinical Year:

• DMS 101W - Introduction to Sonography Credits: 2
• DMS 103 - Introduction to Abdominal Sonography Credits: 3
• DMS 104 - Introduction to OB/GYN Sonography Credits: 2
• Credits:

Spring/Summer First Clinical Year:

Fall Second Clinical Year:

Winter Second Clinical Year:

Total Credits: 71

Notations

1. Program qualifications include: (a) High school graduate or GED equivalent; (b) Be admitted to Delta College; (c) Provide transcripts from high school and other colleges attended.
2. A maximum of 14 students will be accepted each fall semester for the DMS program. Students will be eligible to register for clinical courses only after successful validation.
3. Prerequisite qualifications for Validation are: 1) meeting all admission criteria with the required nine (9) points; and 2) qualifying under Option A: Graduate of an accredited Allied Health Program meeting the program prerequisites either through transfer or waiver; or Qualifying under Option B: Completion of the following courses with a "B" (3.0) or better: BIO 140W or BIO 152W and BIO 153W, HSC 105, PHY 101 or PHY 111, any approved College Composition I course, ENG 113, COM 114W. Option B also requires a minimum of 8 hours of observation and two professional letters of reference
4. If you qualify under Option A as a Graduate of an accredited Allied Health Program meeting the program prerequisites either through transfer or waiver, but the program did not include college level physics, you will still be required to take PHY 101 or PHY 111 with a "B" (3.0) or better. Medical Radiography Physics will meet this requirement.
5. The procedure for application to the DMS program can be obtained from Counseling, the DMS Program Coordinator, or the DMS Portal Website.
6. Students will be required to retake BIO 140W and HSC 105 (or equivalents) to validate if it has been longer than 5 years since they originally took the course.
7. Other program requirements: (a) current CPR card (American Red Cross for professional rescuers and Healthcare Providers OR American Heart Association Course C), CPR currency must be maintained through the program; (b) current TB test; (c) Health Appraisal Form; (d) Hepatitis B immunization or signed waiver form; (e) Flu vaccine; (f) Immunization record including MMR and Td (g) drug screen; (h) driver's record from Secretary of State; (i) titers (immunity to chicken pox and MMR); (j) OIG/GSA/SDN; (k) criminal background check NOTE: Students with a felony conviction will  not be admitted to the DMS program. All other misdemeanor offenses must be 10 years or older for admittance to the DMS program. Delta College cannot guarantee students with a positive background check clinical site placement needed to meet program requirements, thus program completion may not be possible regardless of the length of time since conviction.
8. Certification may be delayed or denied depending on the history of criminal convictions. Questions regarding this issue may be directed to the ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) at www.ardms.org or (301) 738-8401.
9. In addition to tuition, fees, and textbook costs, students should plan for the following expenses during clinical semesters: immunizations & CPR certification to meet health requirements, background check, drug screen, ACEMAPP, TRAJECYS, OIG/GSA/SDN, appropriate laboratory and clinic attire including shoes, name tags, providing your own transportation to and from clinical sites, possible parking fees, and fees for national board exam and certification.
10. You are responsible for paying the cost of any medical care that might be necessary if you are injured or become ill as a result of clinical practice activities.  The College does not provide insurance coverage for such situations.
11. DMS program courses must be taken together in the sequence shown. Clinical education courses are conducted primarily during daytime hours; however, off-shifts (second and third shifts) may be assigned to meet course objectives.
12. Students must achieve a “B” (3.0) minimum grade in each DMS course to be eligible to continue in and graduate from the DMS program.
13. You must comply with all DMS program progression and retention policies published in the DMS Program Handbook.
14. Student clinical rotations will consist of two separate six-month placements. Many clinical sites are located outside the tri-city area and some are out of state. Students must be prepared to commute and/or relocate for at least one rotation.
15. All DMS students are expected to complete the ARDMS abdomen, OB/GYN, and physics certifying boards. Students may complete the physics SPI exam prior to graduation after successful completion of DMS 105W and DMS 115 physics courses. Students meeting DMS 212 early board requirements may take the abdomen and OB/GYN boards 60 days prior to program completion. Certification will be awarded after the student has officially completed the program and according to ARDMS regulations.

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The information listed below is specific to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Advanced Certificate

Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Advanced Certificate

Total Program Cost (In District): $15,827.70

On-Time Completion Rate: N/A

Program Job Placement Rate: Not Required

Median Loan Debt: N/A