2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Advanced Certificate
Program Code: CHA.35545
Ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging modality that uses high frequency sound waves to obtain anatomical images of the abdominal, pelvic, fetus, and
vasculature systems. A sonographer is a skilled health care professional who performs diagnostic ultrasound examinations under the direction of
a physician. Sonographers use their knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathology, and ultrasound physics in order to obtain quality images
for interpretation. A sonographer must be proficient in problem solving, and possess the ability to extrapolate pertinent patient history along with
supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results. Upon successfully completing this program, students are eligible to take the national
certification examination administered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
General Education Courses
Course Credits Course Title Completed
BIO 140W 5 Essentials Of Human Anatomy & Physiology
OR
BIO 152W (4) Human Anatomy & Physiology I AND
BIO 153W (4) Human Anatomy & Physiology II
COM 114W 3 Interpersonal Communication
ENG --- 3 Any Approved College Composition I Course
ENG 113 3 Technical Communication
HSC 105 2 Medical Terminology
PHY 101 4 Applied Physics
OR
PHY 111 (4) General Physics I
20/23 SUBTOTAL
Prior to attempting to register to begin the clinical sequence, you must complete the admission process for the DMS program. See notations.
Basic Program Requirements
First Semester
Course Credits Course Title Completed
DMS 100 2 Patient Care and Management
DMS 105W 2 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I
DMS 107 1 Introduction to Ultrasound Scanning
DMS 107L 1 Introduction to Ultrasound Scanning Lab
DMS 108W 1 Becoming a Master Sonography Student
7 SUBTOTAL
Second Semester
Course Credits Course Title Completed
DMS 101 2 Introduction to Sonography
DMS 103 3 Introduction to Abdominal Sonography
DMS 104 2 Introduction to OB/GYN Sonography
DMS 106W 4 Ultrasound Scanning
11 SUBTOTAL
Third Semester
Course Credits Course Title Completed
DMS 112 1 Small Parts Sonography
DMS 113 1 Advanced Abdominal Sonography
DMS 114 2 Advanced OB/GYN Sonography
DMS 115 2 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II
DMS 116 0.5 Clinical Seminar I
DMS 117 5 Clinical Education I
11.5 SUBTOTAL
Delta College 2012-2013
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