Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Curriculum

• A complete listing of courses and course descriptions required for the degree can be found in the college catalog. For quick access select the following link:  College Catalog. 

• Students are encouraged to follow a specific curriculum plan to ensure progressive learning throughout the degree. Specific courses are required to be completed in sequential order to enhance the student's learning and success within the program. A complete listing of course requirements for the DMS program can be reviewed by selecting the following link: DMS Degree Plan

Courses

• Students are required to complete 6 trimesters of course and clinical coursework.
  • Coursework
  • Small group learning, instructor-led learning, power point demonstrations, creating models, and hands-on experience with sonography equipment and simulators.
  • Classroom teaching is typically scheduled for 2 days a week.
  • Hands-on laboratory activities 2 days a week for 5 trimesters and 1 day per week in their final trimester.
  • Clincal Experience
  • Clinical experience requires to student to be in an assigned medical setting 16-32 hours per week.
  • Students are responsible for transportation to clinical experience assignments.
  • Clinical experience includes performing cardiac, abdomen, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, vascular and general sonographic examinations.
  • Clinical experiences exist in a variety of hospitals and private practice facilities including many Baptist Memorial  Health Care locations.

Professional Credentials

Students sucessfully completing all degree requirements will receive a Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) with a major in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Upon successful completion of degree requirements, students can become candidates to receive credentials as RDMS, RDCS, and RVT as given by the ARDMS.