Associate Degree
in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Acquire basic introduction to accreditation bodies and compliance standards
- Understand hardware components and functioning of ultrasound machines
- Learn to operate database and enter patient information in a pattern
- Learn how to modify the depth measurement according to the test
- Understand demonstration of indicator orientation
- Learn how to fine-tune the frequency of machines
- Understand how to position patients and ensure their comfortability
- Gain an understanding of how to save, access, and organize test images
- Interpret and establish objective criteria for accurate testing
- Develop understanding of ultrasound quality Control Standards (QC)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Assistant
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Director
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographic Sr
- Ultrasound Technologist
- Ultrasound Specialist
- Multi-Modality Radiology Supervisor- Full Time
- Echo Vascular Sonographer
- PD-Ultrasound Technician – **Langone Orthopedic Center**
- Technologist-Radiology – Clinic – Imaging
- Cardiovascular Technician
- Pediatric Echo Sonographer
Biology and DMS Courses | 67.5 Quarter Credit Hours |
General Education Courses | 22.5 Quarter Credit Hours |
Total | 90 Quarter Credit Hours |
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Course ID | Course ID |
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Biology and DMS Courses | 67.5 Quarter Credit Hours |
BIO 111 | Basic Medical Terminology |
BIO 112 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
BIO 113 | Registry Review |
BIO 114 | Healthcare Laws and Ethics |
BIO 115 | Patient Care in Imaging |
BIO 116 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
BIO 117 | Careers in Healthcare |
BIO 211 | Advancement in Healthcare Technology |
BIO 212 | Descriptive Statistics in Healthcare Industry |
BIO 213 | Environmental Health and Safety |
BIO 214 | Healthcare and Leadership |
BIO 215 | Research Methods for Healthcare Sciences |
BIO 216 | Imaging Pathology |
BIO 217 | Global Pandemics and Public Health |
DMS 121 | Fundamentals of Sonography I |
DMS 122 | Sonographic Imaging I |
DMS 123 | Ultrasound Physics I |
DMS 124 | Externship I |
DMS 221 | Fundamentals of Sonography II |
DMS 222 | Sonographic Imaging II |
DMS 223 | Ultrasound Physics II |
DMS 224 | Externship II |
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE COURSES | 22.5 Quarter Credit Hours |
ENG 112 | English Composition I |
MAT 113 | Mathematics |
PSY 114 | Introduction to Psychology |
CIS 115 | Introduction to Computers and Computing |
ENG 212 | English Composition II |
HUM 213 | Culture and Values |
MAT 214 | College Algebra |
CHE 215 | College Chemistry |
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- Enrollment is open for students on any day of the week. They will also be notified about the start date after confirmation of their registration.
- You will be required to submit a high school diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), a college transcript, or an equivalent certificate.
Program Overview
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS), also known as Ultrasound, is a powerful medical imaging technique that uses sound waves to generate diagnostic pictures of the human body. As a graduate of Associate Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS), you will be equipped with complete learning of all the steps, processes, and courses of action involved in performing ultrasound.
Associates Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography follows a hybrid mode. In addition to patient care, exam techniques, and medical ethics learning through virtual technologies, you will also gain real-world clinical practical experience and a chance to participate in Capstone Project at affiliated clients’ sites.
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Stellar Career College will prepare you in accordance with the Quality Control (QC) standards, legal obligations, and patient safety protocols to position you at an entry level into medical imaging field.
Program Learning Outcomes
The purpose of associate degree in ultrasound technology Indiana is to equip you with basic and fundamental knowledge of conducting medical imaging procedures. Additionally, this program will also offer real-world clinical experience.
The students of Associate Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) will:
- Acquire basic introduction to accreditation bodies and compliance standards
- Understand hardware components and functioning of ultrasound machines
- Learn to operate database and enter patient information in a pattern
- Learn how to modify the depth measurement according to the test
- Understand demonstration of indicator orientation
- Learn how to fine-tune the frequency of machines
- Understand how to position patients and ensure their comfortability
- Gain an understanding of how to save, access, and organize test images
- Interpret and establish objective criteria for accurate testing
- Develop understanding of ultrasound quality Control Standards (QC)
Program Career Opportunity
At Stellar Career College, the Associate Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography opens a wide array of opportunities for students that include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Assistant
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Director
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographic Sr
- Ultrasound Technologist
- Ultrasound Specialist
- Multi-Modality Radiology Supervisor- Full Time
- Echo Vascular Sonographer
- PD-Ultrasound Technician – **Langone Orthopedic Center**
- Technologist-Radiology – Clinic – Imaging
- Cardiovascular Technician
- Pediatric Echo Sonographer
Program Course Breakdown
Associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) will revolve around the following courses:
- Biology and DMS Courses – 67.5 Quarter Credit Hours
- General Education Courses – 22.5 Quarter Credit Hours
Program Class Schedule
Weekly Orientation Schedule:
Monday: 3 PM (virtual)
Tuesday: 11 AM (virtual)
Wednesday: 3 PM (virtual)
Thursday: 11 AM (virtual)
Friday: 10 AM (virtual)
Admission for all the Programs is Now Open!
Application acceptance until: August 31st
Interview invitation starting: week of Sept 1
Mandatory On-campus orientation: week of Sept 23rd
Acceptance Letters: Week of Oct 15
Confirmed Start Date:
Week of Oct 28
Registration
Applicants must fill out and sign an enrollment agreement that outlines their obligations toward the institute.
- Acquire basic introduction to accreditation bodies and compliance standards
- Understand hardware components and functioning of ultrasound machines
- Learn to operate database and enter patient information in a pattern
- Learn how to modify the depth measurement according to the test
- Understand demonstration of indicator orientation
- Learn how to fine-tune the frequency of machines
- Understand how to position patients and ensure their comfortability
- Gain an understanding of how to save, access, and organize test images
- Interpret and establish objective criteria for accurate testing
- Develop understanding of ultrasound quality Control Standards (QC)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Assistant
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical Director
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographic Sr
- Ultrasound Technologist
- Ultrasound Specialist
- Multi-Modality Radiology Supervisor- Full Time
- Echo Vascular Sonographer
- PD-Ultrasound Technician – **Langone Orthopedic Center**
- Technologist-Radiology – Clinic – Imaging
- Cardiovascular Technician
- Pediatric Echo Sonographer
Biology and DMS Courses | 67.5 Quarter Credit Hours |
General Education Courses | 22.5 Quarter Credit Hours |
Total | 90 Quarter Credit Hours |
---|
Course ID | Course ID |
---|---|
Biology and DMS Courses | 67.5 Quarter Credit Hours |
BIO 111 | Basic Medical Terminology |
BIO 112 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
BIO 113 | Registry Review |
BIO 114 | Healthcare Laws and Ethics |
BIO 115 | Patient Care in Imaging |
BIO 116 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
BIO 117 | Careers in Healthcare |
BIO 211 | Advancement in Healthcare Technology |
BIO 212 | Descriptive Statistics in Healthcare Industry |
BIO 213 | Environmental Health and Safety |
BIO 214 | Healthcare and Leadership |
BIO 215 | Research Methods for Healthcare Sciences |
BIO 216 | Imaging Pathology |
BIO 217 | Global Pandemics and Public Health |
DMS 121 | Fundamentals of Sonography I |
DMS 122 | Sonographic Imaging I |
DMS 123 | Ultrasound Physics I |
DMS 124 | Externship I |
DMS 221 | Fundamentals of Sonography II |
DMS 222 | Sonographic Imaging II |
DMS 223 | Ultrasound Physics II |
DMS 224 | Externship II |
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE COURSES | 22.5 Quarter Credit Hours |
ENG 112 | English Composition I |
MAT 113 | Mathematics |
PSY 114 | Introduction to Psychology |
CIS 115 | Introduction to Computers and Computing |
ENG 212 | English Composition II |
HUM 213 | Culture and Values |
MAT 214 | College Algebra |
CHE 215 | College Chemistry |
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- Enrollment is open for students on any day of the week. They will also be notified about the start date after confirmation of their registration.
- You will be required to submit a high school diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), a college transcript, or an equivalent certificate.