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Becky Hammack
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| Kay Floyd |
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| Division Secretary |
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| Elizabeth Brown |
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| Program Director |
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| Misty Moody |
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Websites: Health
Sciences Division
Diagnostic Medical Sonography is an allied health specialty utilizing high frequency sound waves to aid in the diagnosis of disease. Sonographers are important members of the diagnostic imaging team. The sonographer works independently to obtain appropriate images of anatomy and pathology and conveys this information to physicians to assist in the care and treatment of patients.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is designed to provide the necessary education through academic instruction and professional training to develop advanced medical imaging skills and prepare the graduate for employment in the field of sonography. Applicants with prior associate in applied science degrees in radiography, respiratory care, nuclear medicine and/or nursing are eligible for an advanced technical certificate. A class is admitted each fall. Applicants are encouraged but not required to complete as many non-sonography courses as possible prior to entering the program. Accepted students must take all sonography courses in sequential order and must pass all required courses with a minimum grade of “C”.
The degree and certificate in this field offered by Midland College and the courses needed to achieve these credentials are presented in the following sections. Students interested in this program should contact the division office to obtain additional information and/or acquire a degree or certificate plan. Please note that courses that require prerequisites are denoted by an asterisk (*).
Special Admission Requirements: The Midland College Diagnostic Medical Sonography program has a limited enrollment based on specific admission criteria. For information regarding the admission criteria call the Health Sciences Division office. Each prospective student will be counseled by sonography program faculty as scheduled through the Health Sciences office. A physical examination and current immunizations are required after admission but prior to beginning sonography courses. Health insurance is required. Students must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
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A minimum of 20 Semester Credit Hours |
See Core Requirements
Required General Education course(s) for this degree: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, MATH 1314, PSYC 2301, SPCH 1318 |
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Specialty Courses |
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41 Semester Credit Hours |
DMSO 1302, DMSO 1360, * DMSO 1361, DMSO 1405, *DMSO 1442, *DMSO 2345, DMSO 2351, *DMSO 2353, *DMSO 2354, *DMSO 2405, *DMSO 2460, *DMSO 2461 |
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8 Semester Credit Hours |
| PHYS 1401, ENGL 1301 or POFT 1301, ITSC 1191 |
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MINIMUM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS = 69 |
Students taking this certificate must satisfy THEA requirements.
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Specialty Courses |
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41 Semester Credit Hours |
DMSO 1302, DMSO 1360, *DMSO 1361, DMSO 1405, *DMSO 1442, *DMSO 2345, DMSO 2351, *DMSO 2353, *DMSO 2354, *DMSO 2405, *DMSO 2460, *DMSO 2461 |
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7 Semester Credit Hours |
| PHYS 1401, MATH 1314 |
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MINIMUM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS = 48 |
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| The following is the required sequence of sonography courses in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. |
First Year, Spring Semester
DMSO 1302, DMSO 1405, DMSO 1360
First Year, Summer Semester
DMSO 1361, DMSO 2405
Second Year, Fall Semester
DMSO 1442, DMSO 2353, DMSO 2460
Second Year, Spring Semester
DMSO 2345, DMSO 2351, DMSO 2354, DMSO 2461
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