MEDICAL IMAGING - DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY

CAREER OUTLOOK

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TECHNICALDegree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science (6 terms)

Employment of sonographers is expected to grow by 44 percent by 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. Sonographic technology is expected to evolve rapidly and to spawn many new sonography procedures, such as 3D- and 4D-sonography for use in obstetric and ophthalmologic diagnosis.

Are you fascinated by technology and the inner workings of the human body? If so, a career in sonography may be the right path for you. A medical sonographer is a person qualified to provide patient imaging using ultrasound technology and equipment under the supervision of a medical doctor to examine many parts of the body, such as the abdomen, breasts, female reproductive system, heart and more.

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Revised 11/2017

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Full time days only (clinical day: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; lecture day: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

• ARDMS SPI pass rate of 100 percent, 2011-2016

• Clinical site rotations through 15 facilities (including Katy, Texas Medical Center and League City)

• Typical school calendar is followed (16-week spring and fall terms; 13-week summer term)

• Tuition, fees and books are approximately $2,960/year for in-district students. The first semester is approximately $500 extra for immunizations, uniforms, CPR certification and online clinical system.

C = Central Campus, M = Maritime Campus, N = North Campus, O = Online and S = South Campus

Median salary for Gulf Coast region

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

$72,674per year

*Source: texaswages.com, Gulf Coast region, 2016

The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal opportunity for all students, employees, and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. The following College official has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College’s non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Human Resources, 4620 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena, TX 77504; 281-991-2659; Sandra.Ramirez@sjcd.edu.

Note: For complete program descriptions, please refer to the San Jacinto Community College District Catalog online at www.sanjac.edu/catalog.

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY (3MED-SONO)

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Prerequisite Credit

PSYC 2301 General Psychology ..............................................................3*Humanities or Fine Arts ...........................................................................3ENGL 1301 Composition I.........................................................................3BIOL 2404 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology or BIOL 2301 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Lec) and BIOL 2101 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Lab) ...............4MATH 1314 College Algebra or higher ................................................3RADR 2209 Radiographic Imaging Equipment or PHYS 1301 College Physics I (Lec) and PHYS 1101 College Physics I (Lab) .................................................2SPCH 1315 Public Speaking or

SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communications ..............................3Subtotal 21

FirstTerm Credit

RADR 1203 Patient Care ............................................................................2DMSO 1110 Introduction to Sonography ...........................................1Subtotal 3

SecondTerm Credit

DMSO 1166 Practicum I - Diagnostic Medical Sonography .........1DMSO 1302 Basic Ultrasound Physics ..................................................3DMSO 1441 Abdominopelvic Sonography ........................................4DMSO 1251 Sonographic Sectional Anatomy ..................................2Subtotal 13

ThirdTerm Credit

DMSO 1266 Practicum II - Diagnostic Medical Sonography ........2DMSO 2405 Sonography of Obstetrics/Gynecology ......................4DMSO 2253 Sonography Superficial Structures ..............................2DMSO 1355 Sonographic Pathophysiology ......................................3DMSO 1342 Intermediate Ultrasound Physics ..................................3Subtotal 14

FourthTerm Credit

DMSO 1267 Practicum III - Diagnostic Medical Sonography .......2DMSO 2245 Advanced Sonography Practices ..................................2DMSO 2342 Sonography of High Risk Obstetrics ............................3DMSO 2343 Advanced Ultrasound Physics ........................................3Subtotal 10

FifthTerm Credit

DMSO 2230 Advanced Ultrasound Review ........................................2DMSO 1367 Practicum IV - Diagnostic Medical Sonography ......3Subtotal 5

Associate of Applied Science Degree Total 63

Capstone Experience: DMSO 1367

* Courses which satisfy the Humanities or Fine Arts are listed in these sections in the Transfer Core Curriculum of the Educational Programs section of the catalog.