DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY – CERTIFICATE
The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is a skilled person qualified by academic and clinical preparation to perform ultrasound exams under the supervision of a qualified physician. The Sonographer may provide this service in a variety of medical settings, where the physician is responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures. Specifically, the graduate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography will be prepared with the skills necessary to perform ultrasound examinations, provide patient care and record the anatomic, pathologic and/or physiologic data for interpretation by the physician.
The program of study includes thirty-six (36) credit hours of didactic, College laboratory and clinical sessions. Learning experiences emphasize ultrasound physics, abdominal and OB/GYN sonography. Sonography related to small body structures and special procedures is also included. Clinical experiences are provided at WNY healthcare facilities. Transportation is the responsibility of the student.
The graduate is eligible to sit for The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Certifying Examination for Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI).
Program Learning Outcomes
All students completing this program are expected to achieve the General Education outcomes described in the General Studies section of the catalog as well as the following learning objectives:
Demonstrate entry-level clinical competence with appropriate diagnostic medical sonographic procedures and equipment.
Provide competent and compassionate health care to culturally diverse populations.
Utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary to practice within the profession of diagnostic medical sonography.
Demonstrate professionalism and ethics related to the profession of diagnostic medical sonography
Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Certificate Curriculum
First Semester - Fall
Courses
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
DMS300 | Cross Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
DMS301 | Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography | 3 |
DMS306 | Physics of Ultrasound I | 2 |
DMS310 | Abdominal Sonography I | 2 |
DMS311 | Abdominal Sonography Lab I | 1 |
DMS315 | Pelvic Sonography | 2 |
DMS316 | Pelvic Sonography Lab | 1 |
DMS320 | Sonography Clinical Education I | 3 |
Total Credits |
| 17 |
Second Semester - Spring
Courses
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
DMS405 | Obstetrical Sonography | 3 |
DMS406 | Physics of Ultrasound II | 1 |
DMS410 | Abdominal Sonography II | 2 |
DMS411 | Abdominal Sonography Lab II | 1 |
DMS415 | Seminar/Research Course | 1 |
DMS419 | Special Sonographic Procedures | 2 |
DMS420 | Sonography Clinical Education II | 3 |
Total Credits |
| 13 |
Summer Session
Courses
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
DMS430 | Sonography Clinical Education III | 6 |
Total Credits | 6 | |
Total Program Credits | 36 |
Additional Degree Requirements
A minimum grade of “C” is required in all courses and a Quality Point Average of 2.0.