Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Associate in Science
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus
Location(s): Melbourne
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: Yes
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math; TEAS Test of Essential Academic Skills (Used for selection criteria)
Academic Community: HSCI Health Sciences
Program Code: SOAS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.0910
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1351091004
- Leads to State or Organizational License or Certification: Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technician
- Cost Associated with taking the exam: $500.00 (2exams) ARDMS $450.00 ARRT
- Where to take the exam: Pearson VUE or proctor at home
The program prepares graduates to work in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is a highly skilled individual qualified by academic and clinical experience to provide diagnostic patient services using ultrasound and related diagnostic techniques and is responsible for producing the best diagnostic information possible with the available resources. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer's acquire and evaluate data, while exercising discretion and judgment in performance of the clinical examination.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Courses | ||
| SON 1311 | Cross-Sectional Anatomy | 2 |
| SON 2000 | Introduction to Sonography | 2 |
| SON 2061 | Sonography Seminar | 2 |
| SON 2111 | Abdominal Sonography 1 | 2 |
| SON 2112 | Abdominal Sonography 2 | 2 |
| SON 2121 | Obstetrical Sonography 1 | 2 |
| SON 2122 | Obstetrical Sonography 2 | 2 |
| SON 2125 | Sonography of the Female Pelvis | 2 |
| SON 2147 | Sonography of the Breast | 2 |
| SON 2171 | Introduction to Vascular Sonography | 2 |
| SON 2211 | Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation 1 | 2 |
| SON 2212 | Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation 2 | 2 |
| SON 2804 | Practicum 1 | 2 |
| SON 2814 | Practicum 2 | 2 |
| SON 2824 | Practicum 3 | 3 |
| SON 2834 | Practicum 4 | 3 |
| SON 2844 | Practicum 5 | 3 |
| SONL 2211 | Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| SONL 2212 | Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| Support Courses | ||
| BSCC 2093 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BSCC 2094 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
| CGS 1000 | Exploring Digital Technology | 3 |
| HSC 1531 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| HSCC 1000 | Introduction to Healthcare | 3 |
| MAT 1033 | Intermediate Algebra 1 | 3 |
| PHY 2025 | Introduction to Principles of Physics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 77 | |
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Or any elective credit
Note: A grade of "C" or higher is necessary in each major and support course for progression and graduation.
Faculty suggested course sequence. Students should meet with an advisor for program enrollment guidance.
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BSCC 1010 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| HSC 1531 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| Elective Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| BSCC 2093 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| CGS 1000 | Exploring Digital Technology | 3 |
| HSCC 1000 | Introduction to Healthcare | 3 |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| BSCC 2094 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
| PHY 2025 | Introduction to Principles of Physics | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science/Core-Civic Literacy Requirement | 3 | |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| SON 2000 | Introduction to Sonography | 2 |
| SON 1311 | Cross-Sectional Anatomy | 2 |
| SON 2804 | Practicum 1 | 2 |
| SON 2211 | Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation 1 | 2 |
| SONL 2211 | Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation Laboratory 1 | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| SON 2111 | Abdominal Sonography 1 | 2 |
| SON 2121 | Obstetrical Sonography 1 | 2 |
| SON 2814 | Practicum 2 | 2 |
| SON 2212 | Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation 2 | 2 |
| SONL 2212 | Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 9 | |
| Term 6 | ||
| SON 2824 | Practicum 3 | 3 |
| SON 2112 | Abdominal Sonography 2 | 2 |
| SON 2122 | Obstetrical Sonography 2 | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Term 7 | ||
| SON 2834 | Practicum 4 | 3 |
| SON 2125 | Sonography of the Female Pelvis | 2 |
| SON 2171 | Introduction to Vascular Sonography | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Term 8 | ||
| SON 2844 | Practicum 5 | 3 |
| SON 2061 | Sonography Seminar | 2 |
| SON 2147 | Sonography of the Breast | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 77 | |
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MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra or other course elective
Learning Outcomes: Diagnostic Medical Sonography A.S.
- Demonstrate positioning and scanning procedures for liver, kidneys, adrenals, retroperitoneum, prevertebral vessels, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, and associated vascular structures seen on cross-section
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Explain processes of the patient interview, obtaining health history, and performing physical assessment
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
- Summarize sonographic survey of the abdomen, breast, non-pregnant female, Obstetrical patient, superficial structures, and the vascular system
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Identify internal and surface anatomy, size, and position of the normal gallbladder, cystic duct, hepatic ducts, common bile duct, vaterian system, and related arterial, venous, and lymphatic systems on a sonographic image
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the liver and gallbladder
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Explain anatomy, physiology, and pathology of various stages of fetal development as related to ultrasound
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Identify normal and abnormal conditions of the second and third trimesters
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Identify anatomical structures of the female reproductive system
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Identify anatomy of the thyroid, parathyroid, and surrounding vascular and muscular structures
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Identify on sonograms: normal and congenital anatomy, normal versus abnormal sonographic patterns, and pathological conditions
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Summarize indications for sonographic evaluation of the cerebrovascular system
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Explain concepts of fundamental mathematical functions and algebraic equations utilized in sonographic physics and instrumentation
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Summarize the roles of half-wavelength resonance, damping, and quarter-wavelength matching in the operation of a piezoelectric transducer.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Demonstrate professional behavior while in clinical setting
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Utilize proper orientation and standard labeling of ultrasound images.
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Execute positioning and scanning procedures for the gallbladder and biliary tract
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Demonstrate professional behavior while in clinical setting
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Distinguish gynecological pathology from normal gynecological anatomy
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively
- Utilize a specific transducer type based on the area being scanned.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Conduct performance tests using phantoms.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information