Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate

Curriculum C317E

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs diagnostic ultrasound procedures under the supervision of a physician. The sonographer collects essential patient data to aid in diagnosis. The program covers basic theory and clinical instruction in sonography, which will provide an avenue for cross-training and multi-competency in allied health. This will make the individual more marketable in many health care agencies that call for multi-competent practitioners. Employment opportunities are excellent in hospitals, medical centers and other health care agencies.

Program prerequisites: In addition to college admission requirements, program admission requirements must be met. The certificate program is open only to registered radiographers (ARRT). Students also must have completed Anatomy and Physiology with a grade of "C" or better within the last five years. DMS 121◊ does not fulfill this requirement. Graduation in a Radiology program in the past five years fills the application process requirements.

Semester One

Credit Hours

#

DMS 101◊

Ultrasound Physics I

3

#

DMS 121◊

Cross-sectional Anatomy

5

#

DMS 125◊

Abdominal Sonography

3

#

DMS 141◊

Clinical Applications II

4

 

 

 

15

Semester Two (Summer)

#

DMS 102◊

Ultrasound Physics II

2

#

DMS 132◊

Obstetrical/Gynecologic Sonography

3

#

DMS 135◊

Ultrasound Film Critique

2

 

 

 

7

Semester Three (Fall)

#

DMS 146◊

Pathology & Diagnostic Sonography

3

#

DMS 151◊

Clinical Applications III

4

#

DMS 200◊

Principles of Computerized Sonography

2

#

DMS 201◊

Sonographic Specialties

3

 

 

 

12

 

 

Total credits required

34

See DMS course descriptions.

Coordinator: Debra Krukowski, Ext. 3979, E-mail: dkrukows@ triton.edu

Gainful Employment

The information below is provided to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career.

Curriculum

Curriculum Title

CIPS Code

C317E

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY CERTIFICAE

51 0910

# of Graduates

# of Graduates Completing
On-Time

% Completing
On-Time

6

2

.333

Avg. Program Tuition Cost

Avg. Program Book Cost

Total Program Costs*

$ 3,890.00

$ 1,443.00

$ 5,333.00

Program Length
in Semesters

Program Credit

Hours

Median Loan

Debt

3

34

NA

SOC Code

SOC Description
(Associated Program Occupation(s))

Occupational Summary
(ONET webpage)

251071

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-1071.00

292032

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2032.00

*Transportation, personal expenses, and room and board costs are not included in the information above, but may apply to some students.

For more information about Gainful Employment, visit the Triton College Financial Aid Office, located in the Student Center Building, Room B-216W, or send an Email to: finaid@triton.edu.