Diagnostic Medical Sonography, AAS

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate of Applied Science (AAS) is a 61 credit-hour program designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills, values, and competencies for a career in diagnostic ultrasound. The curriculum is based on requirements of the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Graduates will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and will be eligible to take the Sonographics Physics and Instrumentation (SPI) exam upon graduation. Graduates will need an additional one year work experience to qualify for the ARDMS specialty exam.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

• Collect, analyze and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
• Apply concepts to ensure optimal patient care and comfort.
• Record, analyze, and process diagnostic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgement in the performance of sonographic and other diagnostic service.
• Exercises discretion and judgment in the performance of sonographic and/or related diagnostic services.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior.
• Provide patient education related to medical ultrasound and other diagnostic procedures.

Required courses for the Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography: