Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a program taught at Cosumnes River College, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Cosumnes River College includes didactic, laboratory, and practicum components. It prepares students for entry-level skills of a diagnostic sonographer and supports knowledge needed for successful completion of the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification examination. The DMS program goals include preparation for the abdominal sonography-extended concentration and the obstetrics and gynecology concentration.

Coursework includes Introduction to Sonography, Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging, Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation, Abdominal Scanning and Pathology, Superficial & Small Parts Scanning, OB/GYN Scanning & Pathology, Advanced OB/GYN Pathology, Vascular Scanning, and Sonography Interpretation & ARDMS/ARRT Exam Review. Clinical components are delivered through Clinical Experience I, Clinical Experience II, Clinical Experience III, and Clinical Experience IV.

Enrollment eligibility requires an Associate in Science degree, or higher, from a U.S. accredited college, and completion of required prerequisites. Students are dismissed from the program if they do not achieve the required minimum course results, including a “C” or better in all SONOG didactic courses and a “Pass” in all practicum courses.

Modules

• SONOG 200
• SONOG 202
• SONOG 205
• SONOG 210
• SONOG 240
• SONOG 215
• SONOG 220
• SONOG 225
• SONOG 228
• SONOG 230
• SONOG 235
• SONOG 250

The minimum requirements for admission in Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Cosumnes River College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Cosumnes River College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Cosumnes River College as pre-requiste for admission in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Associate in Science degree, or higher, from a U.S. accredited college;
• 400 hours work/voluntary experience hours with a minimum of 200 hours of paid or volunteer patient care experience and a minimum of 200 hours in positions where evidence of empathy, service, ethics, responsibility, appropriate interaction with clients/patients are demonstrated.
• Complete the application process for enrollment in the DMS program;
• Fulfill all requirements set forth by the CRC Allied Health Practicum Guidelines including but not limited to: background clearance, physical examination, CPR Certification, immunization clearance and drug screening;
• Successfully complete with a B or better all prerequisite courses as outlined below.

College-level Intermediate Algebra (or higher math course); Interpersonal Communications (or equivalent communications/speech course such as: COMM 321 Interpersonal Communications, COMM C1000 Intro to Public Speaking [formerly COMM 301], COMM 325 Intercultural Communication, COMM 331 Group Discussion, COMM 361 The Communication Experience); Anatomy & Physiology (one year with lab); Medical Language; Human Disease or Pathophysiology; Conceptual Physics.

Please check detail of study units at https://crc.losrios.edu/academics/programs-majors/diagnostic-medical-sonography

• Diagnostic medical sonographers
• Vascular technologists
• Clinics
• Hospitals
• Private-practice physician offices
• Public-health facilities
• Laboratories
• Other medical settings

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.