2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

Fourth Semester
Course Credits Course Title Completed
DMS 201 3 Introduction to Neurologic and Vascular Sonography
DMS 202 4 Ultrasound Seminar I
DMS 206 0.5 Clinical Seminar II
DMS 207 5 Clinical Education II
Fifth Semester
12.5 SUBTOTAL
Course Credits Course Title Completed
DMS 212 4 Ultrasound Seminar II
DMS 217 5 Clinical Education III
9 SUBTOTAL
73/74 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED
1. A maximum of 14 students will be accepted each fall semester for the DMS program. The procedure for application to the DMS program can be
obtained from Counseling, the DMS web site (http://www.delta.edu/health/sonography.aspx), or the DMS Program Coordinator. Students will be
eligible to register for clinical courses only after successful validation. Validation will include: 1) meeting all admission criteria with the required nine
(9) points; 2) qualifying under Option A (graduate of a qualified allied health program), OR obtaining a “B” (3.0) minimum grade in each course under
Option B (see notation 2); and 3) successfully passing a required interview. (Interview resources are available in the Delta College Career Services
office.) In addition, all students must demonstrate English competency of READING LEVEL 5 and WRITING LEVEL 3, and Math competency of
MATH LEVEL 4 prior to application.
2. Prerequisite qualifications are: Graduate of an accredited allied health program or completion of the following courses with a “B” (3.0) or better: BIO
140 or BIO 152 and BIO 153, HSC 105, any approved College Composition I course, ENG 113, COM 114 or SPH 114, PHY 101 or PHY 111. If you
are an allied health program graduate but the program did not include college level physics, you will still be required to take PHY 101 or PHY 111
with a “B” (3.0) or better. Medical Radiography Physics will meet this requirement.
3. Requires a “B” (3.0) minimum grade in each DMS course to be eligible to continue in and graduate from the DMS program. Requires compliance
with all DMS program progression and retention policies (copies available from the Health Programs counselor or DMS program coordinator.)
4. StudentStudents are strongly encourged to retake BIO 140 or HSC 105 (or equivalents) prior to entering the program if it has been more than 5
years since they took the course. Students will be required to retake BIO 140 or HSC 105 (or equivalents) to validate if it has been longer than 10
years since they orinially took the course.
5. Program qualifications include: (a) High school graduate or GED equivalent; (b) Be admitted to Delta College; (c) Provide transcripts from high school
and other colleges attended.
6. Other program requirements: (a) Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification is required for admission to the clinical sequence. CPR
currency must be maintained throughout the program; (b) Submit a completed Student Physical Examination Form, which requires a negative TB
test; (c) Submit evidence of Hepatitis B immunization or signed waiver form provided during orientation.
7. Basic computer literacy skills or CST 103 or CST 106. is required.
8. DMS program courses must be taken together in the sequence shown. Clinical education courses are conducted primarily during daytime hours;
however, off-shifts (second and third shifts) may be assigned to meet course objectives.
9. Licensure may be delayed or denied depending on the history of criminal convictions. Questions regarding this issue may be directed to the ARDMS
(American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers) at www.ardms.org or (301) 738-8401.
10. In addition to tuition, fees, and textbook costs, you must purchase uniforms, name tags, and clinical shoes; provide your transportation to clinical
settings; pay for meals, parking fees, and any medical treatment which may become necessary.
11. All students will be required to undergo a background check and may be required to have a drug screen, dependent upon clinical site assignments.
12. Student clinical rotations will consist of two separate six-month placements. Many clinical sites are located outside the tri-city area and some are out
of state. Students must be prepared to commute and/or relocate.
13. File an application for an associate or dual degree and/or certificate with the Registrar’s Office by at least 3 months prior to expected graduation.
See page GRADUATION_REQUIREMENTS_PAGES for other graduation requirements.
14. Delta College reserves the right to modify graduation requirements.
15. If you plan to pursue an advanced degree, see pages ADVANVED_DEGREE_PAGES for special transfer agreements.
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Title IV regulations stipulate that eligible academic programs provide information to students regarding program costs, job placement rates, potential
occupations, and median loan debt. Delta College provides this information for all eligible academic programs on the Delta College Gainful Employmet
Disclosure website at www delta.edu/somewhere
The information listed below is specific to the Sonography Diagn Med Adv Cert
Sonography Diagn Med Adv Cert
Total Program Cost (In District): $12,177.00
On-Time Completion Rate: 100.00%
Program Job Placement Rate: 100.00%
Median Loan Dept:
NA
Additional information for the Sonography Diagn Med Adv Cert may be found at https://public.delta.edu/communications/gainfulemployment/
122 Career Information: www.delta.edu See an advisor for scheduling assistance.
Delta College 2012-2013