Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Keywords

MoHealthWINs , State Fair Community College , Diagnostic Medical Sonography , Sonography , Online , Hybrid , Workforce Training Program , Healthcare Career Pathway

Project

MoHealthWINs

Authors

State Fair Community College

Date Submitted

2013

Material Type

Collection

Secondary Material Type

Institution

State Fair Community College

Industry Partner

Bothwell Regional Medical Center

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 1

Additional Public Access

Abstract

The State Fair Community College DMS program consists of five semesters developed to introduce students to basic Diagnostic Medical Sonography information, prepare students for entry-level positions in the field of Sonography, and help each person prepare for the ARDMS/CCI registry exams. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded and associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Students are exposed to General, OB-GYN, and vascular during their training. All classes are offered online, with the exception of Scanning Techniques (scan lab) and ultrasound clinical education, which is completed in the clinical setting (hospital/clinic/imaging center). Requirements for enrollment into the DMS courses: applicant must meet all prerequisite requirements that are listed in the application package.

Industry (NAISC)

Health Care and Social Assistance -- Hospitals (622)

Occupation (SOC)

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (29-2034)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Associate Degree

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization