Academic year: 2024-2025
Diagnostic Medical Sonography- Associate Degree
Program Code: 105262
As a graduate of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, you can choose to work in a variety of health care settings including clinics, hospitals, private practice physician offices, and public health facilities and laboratories. You perform routine sonographic( ultrasound) examinations of the body to include the abdomen, small parts, obstetrics, and gynecology. You work closely with physicians and may assist in the performance of invasive procedures. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs( CAAHEP).
Delivery
Day Full-time
Explore Locations
This program is offered at: Green Bay
Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $ 9,849, Books: $ 1,483, Supplies: $ 525 Total Approximate Costs $ 11,857 See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.
This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tutition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 105262
Requirements for Program Entry
For instructions on how to get started, download the application checklist for this program.
Program Outcomes
Provide patient care and education. Adhere to the professional code of ethics for sonographers. Communicate with members of the healthcare team. Utilize medical technology for sonography. Complete diagnostic sonographic exams.
Accreditation
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs( www. caahep. org) 9355- 113th St. N, # 7709, Seminole, FL 33775( 727) 210-2350, upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography( JRC-DMS) 6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500 Ellicott City, MD 21043.
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Diagnostic Medical Sonography associate degree in the number of semesters shown.
Pre-First Semester 10806177- Gen Anatomy & Physiology 4 10806164- General Physics 2 4 10890101- College 101 1
Semester Total 9
Summer Before First Semester 10526200- Intro to DMS 3 10804189- Introductory Statistics 3 10806179- Adv Anatomy & Physiology 4
Semester Total 10
First Semester 8 Week 1 10526221- Sonography Physics 1 3 10526232- DMS Fundamentals of Scanning 1
8 Week 2 10526211- Superficial Sonography 2 10526222- Sonography Physics 2 2
Full Semester 10526210- Cross Sectional Anatomy 2
Semester Total 10
Second Semester Full Semester
10526207- Abdominal Sonography 4 10526208- OB / GYN Sonography 1 3 10526223- Vascular Imaging 1 3 10801136- English Composition 1 3
Semester Total 13
Summer Before Third Semester 10526203- Scanning with Proficiency 1 10809172- Intro to Diversity Studies 3 10526209- DMS Clinical Experience 1 2 10801196- Oral / Interpersonal Comm 3
Semester Total 9
Third Semester 8 Week 2 10809198- Intro to Psychology 3
Full Semester 10526212- OB / GYN Sonography 2 3 10526275- DMS Clinical Experience 2 4 10526224- Vascular Imaging 2 3
Semester Total 13
Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 10526276- DMS Clinical Experience 3 3
8 Week 2 10526219- DMS Clinical Experience 4 3
Semester Total 6
Total Credits 70
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Curriculum Note: Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-526-XXX courses. A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a " C " in a program course may apply for