| Program Overview for Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Spokane Community College |
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| Program description | Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology is an allied health profession where non-physician professionals perform a diagnostic procedure using high frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to produce dynamic visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body. Sonography is used to examine many parts of the body: abdomen, breasts, OB/GYN, thyroid, scrotum, and blood vessels. it is also used to guide needles for tissue biopsy or drain an abnormal fluid collection from a body cavity. Sonography is a radiation-free imaging modality and procedures are performed at the request of a physician. The program meets the criteria set forth by the Joint Review Committee on Diagnostic Medical Sonography and is accredited by CAAHEP. Upon completion and graduation of the program, graduates are able to take the National Abdomen and OB/GYN registry examinations administered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition | $1,191.30/10 Credits |
| Tuition per credit | $119.13 (WA Resident) |
| Fees | Please see instructor |
| Books and materials | Please see instructor |
| Supplies, tools, uniform | Please see instructor |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 21 Months |
| Award type | AAS |
| Credits | 104 |
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| Offered evenings/weekends | no |
| Offered online | no |
| Entrance requirements | Active email account, computer skills, CHEM120 Organic and Biochemistry of Health Sciences, CHEM 121 Introduction to Chemistry. Admission requirements: Sonography courses are limited to students of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. A minimum score of 41 on the ASSET test is required in each session. Students applying to the course must complete 40 hours as a volunteer or employee in patient care setting and 10 of these hours need to be completed in a Sonography department. Interviews will be conducted as part of the selection process for the Diagnostic Medical Sonnography program. Students must provide three confidential letters of recommendation. Physical examination, immunizations and drug screening are required (after being accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program). Forms are available in the SCC registration office. All math and science prerequisites must have been completed within the last five years with a grade of 2.5 or better. All documentation must be submitted by June 25th of the year of application. High School diploma or GED certificate. After entering the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, students are required to obtain a minimum of a 2.0 grade in each class before proceeding to the next quarter. Students may repeat a professional class once, but it must be completed within two years. |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | no
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| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | no
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