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 multicompetency in allied health. This will make the individual more marketable in many health care agencies that call for multicompetent 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 (Spring)			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

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

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