Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma Program

Diagnostic Medical Sonography  

2,180 Clock Hours; Soc: 29-2032.00 

This Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is 2,180 clock hours of training consisting of seven (7) sonography courses and two (2) specialty courses with 960 hours of clinical externships in an approved medical facility. The program is hybrid, where classroom theory hours are taught in both synchronous and asynchronous learning, and skills are taught by direct instruction on-site. 

This diploma program is designed to train students in the field of sonography in producing two-dimensional ultrasonic recordings of internal organs using ultrasound equipment for use by physicians in diagnosing diseases and malfunctions of organs. 

After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to perform the following: 

1. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of medical terminology, including human anatomy and physiology
2. Apply HIPAA rules in regard to privacy and patient information.
3. Apply knowledge of local, federal, and state health care legislation, such as proper documentation and reporting
4. Manage the clinical facility, equipment, and inventory
5. Competently perform as an entry-level sonographer in the learning domains for sonography and abdominal, OB-Gyne vascular sonography
6. Demonstrate skills in patient care and patient services
7. Clean and maintain imaging equipment to ensure they are working properly
8. Take ultrasound images
9. Take notes, observe, and record sonographic findings in patient records
10. Demonstrate professional conduct regarding ethical behavior within the scope of practice of a sonographer

Course Code, Title, and Total Clock Hours

• DMS 101 - Introduction to Sonography with Basic Math - 80 
• DSM 102 - Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology - 160 
• DMS 103- Medical Ethics and Patient Care - 80 
• DMS 104 - Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation - 160 
• DMS 105 - Abdomen and Small Parts - 240
• DMS 106 - OB & Gynecology Ultrasound - 240 
• DMS 107 - Vascular Ultrasound - 240 
• DMS 109 - Career Development - 20 
• DMS 110 - Clinical Externship - 960