| Diagnostic Medical Sonography (2005-2006) |
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, also known as Ultrasound Technology, is one of the most dynamic and fascinating careers available in medical imaging. Its use as a diagnostic tool, using high frequency sound waves, is rapidly expanding the ability to view the human body and assist the physician in diagnosis. The Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is the health care professional responsible for the acquisition of information to aid with patient diagnosis.
The DMS program has been in operation since 1984 and is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS), and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Instruction begins in July and completes in September of the following year. All courses are completed in sequence. The preceptorship (clinical) courses require thirty-two hours per week. Didactic and laboratory instruction is in addition to the preceptorship assignment. There are no evening assignments. Students are eligible to take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification exams.
The program is 15 months in length and leads to a Career Certificate and can also lead to an Associate in Science degree. The curriculum is presented in five quarters. Please see our web site for more information: www.foothill.edu/bio/programs/ultra. |
| Units required for Major: 82 |
| Units required for Certificate: 82 |
Associate Degree Requirements: |
English proficiency: ENGL 1A, ESL 26 or equivalent.
Mathematics proficiency: MATH 103/105 or equivalent.
A minimum of 90 units required to include:
All General Education requirements
Core courses (82 Units)
Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better in all college course work.
electives & other graduation requirements as appropriate. |
Program Type(s): |
| AS = Associate in Science Degree. |
| CC = Certificate of Completion. |
APPLICATION
Date AVAILABLE: August 1st online at
www.foothill.edu/bio/programs/ultra
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1st. Applicants will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance by June 1st.
CORRESPONDENCE: All correspondence for admission should be sent via Certified Mail and directed to:
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Foothill College
12345 El Monte Rd
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
PREREQUISITES
Selective admission into the DMS Program is based on the following with grades of C or higher:
High School graduation or equivalency
Successful completion of a two-year Allied Health Program such as Radiology Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Cardiovascular Technology, Registered Nursing and/or baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution in the United States in a science / medically related discipline with significant direct patient care experience such as Registered Nursing, Radiology Technology or Physical Therapy.
College Human Anatomy & Physiology with labs (preferred within the past 5 years)
College General Physics (Radiology Physics is acceptable)
Algebra at the high school or college level, or a college level or higher-level mathematics, or placement into MATH 105 on the Foothill College Placement Test.
College level communication: English, (ENGL 1A)
Medical Terminology or AHS 200 or equivalency if integrated into prior health care program
Compliance with technical standards
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified (can be delayed until acceptance)
NOTE: Physical examinations and immunizations are required for clinical internships. Background screening and drug testing may be required by clinical facilities. Positive results could impact a student's chances of attending clinics, completing the program requirements or gaining a license to practice upon graduation. The cost of required physical examinations, background screenings and drug tests will be paid by the student. Students accepted into the program will be provided with specific details.
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Core Courses: (82 units) |
Summer Quarter
DMS 50A DMS Principles & Protocols (4 Units)
DMS 52A Physical Principles of Ultrasound (3 Units)
DMS 60A Critique & Pathology (2 units)
DMS 72A DMS Procedures & Applications 6 Units
DMS 190X Directed Studies (1 Unit)
Fall Quarter
DMS 51A Sectional Anatomy (3 Units)
DMS 53A Diagnostic Medical Sonography (2 units)
DMS 54A Gynecology (2 units)
DMS 60B Critique & Pathology (1 unit)
DMS 70A Clinical Preceptorship (32 hours clinic) (8 Units)
DMS 190X Directed Studies (1 unit)
Winter Quarter
DMS 52B Physical Principles of Ultrasound (3 Units)
DMS 53B Diagnostic Medical Sonography (2 units)
DMS 55A Obstetrics (2 units)
DMS 60C Critique & Pathology (1 unit)
DMS 70B Clinical Preceptorship (32 hours clinic) (8 Units)
DMS 190X Directed Studies (1 unit)
Spring Quarter
DMS 53C Diagnostic Medical Sonography (2 units)
DMS 55B Obstetrics (2 units)
DMS 56A Vascular Sonography (3 Units)
DMS 60D Critique & Pathology (1 unit)
DMS 70C Clinical Preceptorship (32 hours clinic) (8 units)
DMS 190X Directed Studies (1 unit)
Summer Quarter
DMS 72E DMS Procedures & Applications (2 units)
DMS 80A Advanced Principles of Ultrasound (3 units)
DMS 60E Critique & Pathology (1 unit)
DMS 70D Clinical Preceptorship (32 hours clinic) (8 units)
DMS 190X Directed Studies (1 unit) |
Certificate information |
Certificate Of Completion
A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon completion of all DMS curriculum required courses with a grade of C or better. |
Academic Year: 2005-2006 |
Status: Approved |
| Date Modified: 2005-08-10 15:07:09 |
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