
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the program located?
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is located on the Foothill College Campus in Los Altos Hills, California, just off Highway 280 in Silicon Valley approximately 40 miles south of San Francisco and 10 miles north of San Jose. Classroom facilities are adjacent to Parking Lot 5.
Mailing Address, Maps and Driving DirectionsQ: Is the DMS program accredited?
Q: Where will I be assigned for my clinical/hospital preceptorship?
Q: How can I contact the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program's Director?
Q: May I attend part-time?
Sorry, as each DMS class graduates the new incoming class is assigned to the clinical education centers. To afford maximum learning experience the ratio of student to clinical education center is 1:1. Part-time is not an option. A combination of campus classes and clinical education is 40 hrs/wk.
Q: What is the job market like?
The job marked is very good. Activity shows the number of positions available exceed the number of qualified applicants. Starting graduate salaries in the San Francisco Bay area are $50-60.00/hr plus benefits. See our jobs page for possible job offerings.
Q: What does the program cost?
The following fees apply to the DMS program. All fees are subject to change.
Tuition Fees (see college fees)
Total Units for DMS Program 116.5
Materials Fees $60.00
Uniforms and Shoes $200.00
Additional Program Expenses: example
Books approximately $ 1,500.00
ARDMS nat'l exam fees (minimum) $ 725.00
FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE is avaialbe at (650) 949-7245 or by accessing our online guide. Also the Steve & Lola Kaider Health Care Scholarships for reentry into health care careers (only through Foothill-DeAnza Community College
District).
Please note, in addition to the program fees, you are responsible for all Foothill College enrollments fees.

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