Diagnostic Medical Sonography, BS
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS-BS) program prepares students for entry-level jobs in the sonography field. Students learn sonographic procedures in a variety of sub- specialties; these include abdominal, vascular, OBGYN, and echocardiography. In addition, students enhance their interpersonal communication skills, critical thinking, and cultural competencies. This will allow them to function effectively in a diverse workplace. Graduates of the DMS-BS program can work in doctors’ offices, hospitals, medical imaging centers, and other areas appropriate to this field of study.
The DMS-BS program is not programmatically accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), but students are eligible to sit for the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) examination of the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) once they have passed the required Physics and Instrumentation courses. The SPI exam is the first of two required examinations that students must pass to earn their American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) credentials. Additionally, DMS-BS graduates are eligible to sit for the specialty area exams (abdominal, OBGYN, vascular and adult echocardiography) as defined in the ARDMS General Prerequisite Guidelines Prerequisite 3B. Changes in the current ARDMS prerequisite guidelines are not controlled by EIC, and the ARDMS may change it without notice.
The program contains a total of 122 credits; 68 of these credits are granted on completion of the required technical/major courses. The remaining 54 credits are granted upon completion of the required General Education courses, which cover the following areas: oral and written communications, mathematics, life and natural sciences, social sciences and art. These courses help students to develop the soft skills necessary for gaining employment and maintaining an atmosphere of lifelong learning. The program also requires the completion of an externship component; this aspect of the program is completed outside of Eastern International College’s campus.
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program learning outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology, cross-sectional anatomy and pathology
- Demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical standards in the practice of the diagnostic medical sonography profession
- Perform effectively procedures covered in non-invasive diagnostic medical sonography
- Demonstrate proficiency in patient care including vital signs and patient safety
- Demonstrate competency in obtaining, recording and printing scanned images
- Demonstrate professional conduct in the workplace and/or externship site
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication and cultural sensitivity when dealing with patients and the healthcare team
- Apply ethical and legal standards in dealing with patient information and in communicating this information with the healthcare team
General Education Coursework
| Course Number | Course Title | Semester Credits |
| ART 101 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| BIO 101 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 102 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| COM 101 | Computer Skills | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ENG 301 | Early American Literature | 3 |
| HIS 101 | American History I | 3 |
| HIS 201 | American History II | 3 |
| MAT 103 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 204 | Fundamentals of Statistics | 3 |
| PHY 101 | Fundamentals of Physics | 4 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| REL 302 | World Religions | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 301 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| SPC 101 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Total | 54 |
Total Program Credits = 122 Semester Credits
Program Length: 48 Months
program major courses
| Course Number | Course Title | Semester Credits |
| DMS 101 | Cross-Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| DMS 102 | Pathology | 3 |
| DMS 103 | Patient Care and Assessment | 2 |
| DMS 104 | Medical Law and Ethics | 2 |
| DMS 105 | Physics and Instrumentation I | 3 |
| DMS 106 | Physics and Instrumentation II | 3 |
| DMS 200 | Abdominal Sonography I | 3 |
| DMS 201 | Abdominal Sonography II | 3 |
| DMS 202 | Obstetric and Gynecological Sonography I | 3 |
| DMS 203 | Obstetric and Gynecological | 3 |
| DMS 204 | Vascular Sonography | 4 |
| DMS 311 | Abdominal Sonography III | 3 |
| DMS 312 | Advanced Vascular Sonography | 2 |
| DMS 314 | Adult Echocardiography I | 3 |
| DMS 315 | Adult Echocardiography II | 3 |
| DMS 317 | Advanced Case Study Critique | 3 |
| DMS 318 | Advanced Test Registry and Review | 3 |
| DMS 319 | Capstone Research | 3 |
| DMS 400 | Clinical Externship | 16 |
| Total | 68 |
Total Program Credits = 122 Semester Credits
Program Length: 48 Months
ADMISSIONS
Applicants to this program must follow program-specific criteria listed below. Each applicant will be interviewed and given a tour of the College by his/her assigned admissions representative. Information gathered during this meeting will be presented to the Campus Director for review. If said review results in a positive recommendation, the applicant is encouraged to proceed with the appropriate application process.
- Minimum HS Diploma or recognized equivalency certificate (GED)
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