Diagnostic Medical Sonography, AAS

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Associate of Applied Science Program Path

Diagnostic medical sonography is a profession that provides patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The diagnostic medical sonographer must be educationally prepared and clinically competent before entering the workforce as a practitioner. The diagnostic medical sonographer works under a physician and does not practice independently. Diagnostic medical sonographers are committed to patient care and continued improvement. They use independent judgement and must adhere to strict professional and ethical standards. Critical thinking skills are essential for this profession.

Prerequisites:

The student will need to successfully complete College Algebra, Human Anatomy and Physiology lecture and lab, and English Composition I before being officially admitted to the program. First time, full time students will also need to complete the First Year Seminar course. Some of the courses in this curriculum have specific prerequisites as indicated on the syllabi.

Students must have the following physical abilities: visual acuity, hearing ability, manual dexterity, and physical ability to stand for prolonged periods, lift objects of 35 pounds or more, push equipment, and maneuver in limited space.

The goal of the diagnostic medical sonography program is to prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required. Additionally, the goal is to produce graduates who meet the requirements set by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification examination upon completion of the program.

For More Information Contact: Program advisor Crystal Conroy 785.248.2829 cconroy@neosho.edu, or Advising Staff, 620-432-0311 advising@neosho.edu if program advisor is unavailable.

Program Path Sequence:

The sequence that follows reflects courses required for the AAS degree. This particular sequence is recommended. Individualized schedules can be developed with the help of an advisor. The core Diagnostic Medical Sonography courses must be taken in the order presented, and concurrently when applicable.

Prerequisite Courses	Apply for Program Acceptance prior to Semester I
CURR 100 First Year Seminar 1 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁷⁰	Semester I
MATH 113 College Algebra 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰³⁰	DMS 100 Intro to Diagnostic Med Sonography 3 cr hrs
BIOL 257 Human Anatomy & Physiology 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰	DMS 105 Sonography Principles & Instrument I 3 cr hrs
BIOL 258 Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 2 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰	DMS 110 Sonography Principles & Instrument II 3 cr hrs
PHYS 100 Introductory College Physics I 4 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰	ALHE 105 Medical Terminology 3 cr hrs
PHYS 130 Introductory College Physics I Lab 1 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁴⁰	CSIS 105 Computer Literacy 1 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 14	Total Credit Hours: 13

Semester II	Semester III
DMS 115 Abdominal Sonography I 3 cr hrs	ENGL 101 English Composition I 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰¹⁰
DMS 120 OB/GYN Sonography I 3 cr hrs	DMS 225 Vascular Ultrasound 4 cr hrs
	DMS 135 Sonography Clinical Practice I 5 cr hrs
	COMM 213 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰²⁰
	OR COMM 207 Fundamentals Of Speech 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰²⁰
Total Credit Hours: 6	Total Credit Hours: 15

Semester IV	Semester V
PSYC 155 General Psychology 3 cr hrs (SGE)⁰⁵⁰	DMS 220 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Seminar 3 cr hrs
DMS 201 Abdominal Sonography II 2 cr hrs	DMS 250 Sonography Clinical Practice III 3 cr hrs
DMS 205 OB/GYN Sonography II 3 cr hrs
DMS 215 Sonography Clinical Practice II 5 cr hrs
ALHT 115 Math Statistics for Allied Health 1 cr hrs
Total Credit Hours: 14	Total Credit Hours: 6
Total Program Credits for AAS Degree: 68 Credit Hours

Program Outcomes:

Apply effective oral, visual, and written communication skills. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of human sectional anatomy relative to normal and abnormal sonographic imaging.
Obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
Perform appropriate procedures and record anatomic, pathologic, and/or physiologic data for interpretation by a physician.
Apply ultrasound principles and instrumentation relative to imaging and image quality.
Demonstrate appropriate ergonomic scanning applications.
Demonstrate the ability to provide patient care while following ethical standards, HIPAA guidelines, and maintain professionalism.
Recognize and use resources to enhance professional development.
Demonstrate employability skills.