Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology
Description
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology Program integrates didactic, laboratory and clinical experiential learning. Sonographers are highly skilled professionals who provide patient services using diagnostic techniques under the supervision of a licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers perform two-dimensional, Doppler and other sonographic procedures and record data for interpretation by a physician. A degree will be awarded upon successful completion. Outside work required.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology program at the Miami Lakes Area Branch Campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, 727-210-2350, www.caahep.org.
Objectives
The goal of the program is to prepare competent-entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites:
- Have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Pass the entrance examination
Prerequisites for Program:
- Background check and drug screening where applicable
- Completion of lower division general education courses with a minimum grade of “C” in each course
- Cumulative grade average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Course Outline
To receive an Associate of Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, students must complete 61.0 credit hours and 26.0 credit hours in General Education courses for a total of 87.0 credit hours (3343 clock hours). This Associate of Science Degree program can be completed in 24 months for full-time students.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology Courses ( 61.0 credit hours )
| Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography | 4.0 credit hours |
| Acoustic Physics & Instrumentation | 4.0 credit hours |
| Cross-Sectional Anatomy | 4.0 credit hours |
| OB/GYN Sonography I | 4.0 credit hours |
| Abdominal Sonography | 4.0 credit hours |
| Practical Aspects of Sonography | 4.0 credit hours |
| Clinical Rotation I | 3.5 credit hours |
| Superficial Structures and Neonatal Brain | 4.0 credit hours |
| Clinical Rotation II | 3.5 credit hours |
| Clinical Rotation III | 3.5 credit hours |
| OB / GYN Sonography II | 4.0 credit hours |
| Clinical Rotation IV | 3.5 credit hours |
| Vascular Sonography | 4.0 credit hours |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography Review | 2.0 credit hours |
| Clinical Rotation V | 3.5 credit hours |
| Clinical Rotation VI | 3.5 credit hours |
| Clinical Rotation VII | 2.0 credit hours |
| General Education Courses ( 26.0 credit hours ) | |
| English | 3.0 credit hours |
| Humanities / Fine Arts | 3.0 credit hours |
| Natural Science | 11.0 credit hours |
| Social / Behavioral Science | 3.0 credit hours |
| Mathematics | 3.0 credit hours |
| Communication | 3.0 credit hours |
The Associate of Science Degree program is offered at the Miami Lakes Area and West Palm Beach Branch Campuses.
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