Download Progression Plan PDF - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate Program prepares students for entry-level positions as ultrasound technologists. The program is designed in accordance with the curriculum established by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) and consists of a hybrid structure utilizing: online, classroom and laboratory instruction integrated with hands-on experience in a clinical setting.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program may be completed as a one-year certificate for students who already hold an associate degree in an approved healthcare-related field, such as: Radiologic Technology, Nursing, Paramedicine.
Credit Hours Required: 30
This certificate is not currently eligible for Federal Financial Aid. To explore other financial aid opportunities, please visit YC Admission.
Application for Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate Program
A special application is required for admission to the diagnostic medical sonography certificate program. It is recommended that students work closely with their advisor to ensure all application requirements are fully met. Refer to the website: www.yc.edu/radiology
Transfer Students
Students transferring from other regionally accredited institutions will have their completed general education coursework evaluated on an individual basis.
Health Declaration
It is essential that all health science students are able to perform a number of physical activities in the clinical portion of the program. At minimum, students will be required to lift patients, stand for several hours at a time, perform bending activities, and perform fine motor skills with dexterity. The clinical education experience places students under considerable mental and emotional stress as they undertake responsibilities and duties impacting patients' lives. Students must be able to demonstrate rational and appropriate behavior under stressful conditions. Individuals should give careful consideration to the mental and physical demands of the program before applying. The technical standards for the program are identified in the application.
Graduation Requirement
All required courses for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program must be completed with a minimum grade of 75%.
Licensure
While the State of Arizona does not currently require licensure or certification to practice Diagnostic Medical Sonography, several states do require sonography licensure, including New Mexico, New Hampshire, North Dakota, and Oregon. Graduates of this program will be eligible to pursue national credentialing by taking the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) examination, along with the Abdomen (AB) and/or Vascular Technology (VT) specialty examinations. Graduates are also eligible to challenge the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Sonography certification examination. Credentialed sonographers may seek employment in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, mobile services, and physician offices.
Transfer
Generally, 64 credits from community colleges are transferable to Arizona public universities: specific articulation information is available through AZTransfer at www.aztransfer.com
