2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

Third Semester (Spring/Summer)
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
LW 206B 0.5 Occupational Wellness 2
Fourth Semester (Fall)
12 SUBTOTAL
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
LW 206C 0.5 Occupational Wellness 3
Fifth Semester (Winter)
13 SUBTOTAL
Course Credits Course Title Completed
DMS 212 4 Ultrasound Seminar II
DMS 217 5 Clinical Education III
9 SUBTOTAL
86/90 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED
1. A grade of “C” or better in the POL, PSY, PHL, SOC and LW courses is required to earn the associate degree.
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. 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 3); 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 4 and WRITING LEVEL 4, and Math competency of
MATH LEVEL 4 prior to application.
4. 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.
5. Students are strongly encourage 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 and HSC 105 (or equivalents) to validate if it has been longer than 10 years since
they originally took the course.
6. Basic computer literacy skills or CST 103 or CST 106 is required.
7. Student may complete POL ---, PSY 211W, PHL 215W, and SOC 211 in the first semester of basic program requirements in order to maintain your
full-time student status.
8. 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.
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, background check 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. 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.
13. You must achieve a “B” (3.0) minimum grade in each DMS course to be eligible to continue in and graduate from the DMS program. You must comply
with all DMS program progression and retention policies (copies available from the Health Programs counselor or DMS program coordinator.)
14. 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 relocate for at least one rotation.
15. 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.
16. Delta College reserves the right to modify graduation requirements.
124 Career Information: www.delta.edu See an advisor for scheduling assistance.
Delta College 2012-2013