The Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree Program offers a comprehensive pathway for students who are not eligible for the DMS Advanced Certificate program, guiding them toward a career in sonography. This program combines rigorous classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory practice, and valuable clinical experience to provide students with a solid foundation in anatomy, physiology, patient care, and ethical practices. The curriculum focuses on the essential principles of ultrasound technology and the imaging techniques employed across various sonographic specialties. Upon successful completion, students will qualify to apply for the Advanced Certificate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, continuing their professional development toward becoming registered diagnostic medical sonographers.
- Execute effective communication
- Students will demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills in classroom and healthcare settings, including interactions with patients, colleagues, peers, and interdisciplinary teams
- Demonstrate professionalism
- Students will apply ethical reasoning and emotional intelligence in patient care, ensuring professionalism and adherence to healthcare ethics
- Students will model civic responsibility and lifelong learning by engaging in service-learning, healthcare outreach, and ongoing professional development
- Determine the needs of diverse populations
- Students will investigate personal biases and the potential negative effects they can have on quality patient care
- Students will implement strategies to mitigate biases in patient care scenarios
- Demonstrate critical thinking and metacognition
- Students will utilize analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills to interpret medical data, understand patient conditions, navigate healthcare systems, and prepare for diagnostic imaging challenges
Graduates will earn an Associate of Applied Science in Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Students will also have the opportunity to earn certifications in Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy, enhancing their employability in healthcare settings while they continue their professional development. The curriculum covers key concepts in anatomy, physiology, humanities, social sciences, ultrasound technology, patient care, and ethical practices, all of which prepare students for various roles in healthcare environments.
Upon completion, students will be eligible to apply for the Advanced Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, moving one step closer to becoming registered diagnostic medical sonographers. This program is ideal for recent high school graduates and individuals who do not yet meet the admission requirements for the Advanced Certificate program, offering them a valuable entry point into the growing field of sonography.