• Candidates submitting applications to the DMS program
must also provide an essay (no more than 1,000 words)
completed on campus in the Assessment Center. The essay
will follow a question and answer format and will include
information related to the following; why they are interested
in and their knowledge of the profession, experience in
healthcare, speci c skills and duties of a sonographer, and
characteristics that make them a good candidate for the
program.
• Candidates are ranked in the following categories: HESI
scores and program essay. The highest ranking candidates
will be offered a place on the program wait list. Remaining
candidates will need to resubmit a new application for the
following year to have an opportunity to re-apply with the
following year's applicants.
• REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM ENTRY
• Upon success acceptance to the program wait list, the
following must be completed:
• Complete caregiver background check. A fee is charged for
this service. Additional information will be provided upon
acceptance into the program.
• Complete mandatory welcome week program orientation.
• Complete mandatory four-hour job shadow.
NWTC is required to comply with the Wisconsin Caregiver
Law (1997 WISCONSIN ACT 27). The completion of a caregiver
background check includes the review of criminal records for
convictions of serious crimes or a history of improper
behavior. Students accepted into this program must
complete a background check through
www.castlebranch.com AND complete a Background
Information Disclosure (BID) form disclosing any acts, crimes,
or convictions prior to program entry. The information
provided in the BID form must be truthful and match any
ndings on the criminal record check. Information regarding
this process is provided to students immediately upon
acceptance into the program. Students with a criminal
history may be denied access to placement at the discretion
of the clinical or practicum site. Consequently, should a
student have a history of convictions of serious crimes or a
history of improper behaviors, NWTC cannot guarantee
clinical/practicum placement or guarantee graduation within
typical program timing.
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete
the Diagnostic Medical Sonography associate degree in
the number of semesters shown.
SUMMER SEMESTER
10-890-101 College 101 1
10-804-113 College Technical Math 1A 3
10-806-143 College Physics 1 3
SEMESTER TOTAL 7
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