Diagnostic Medical Sonography is an allied Health Profession where non-physician professionals perform a diagnostic procedure using high frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to produce dynamic visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body. Sonography is used to examine many parts of the body: abdomen, breasts, OB/GYN, thyroid, scrotum, and blood vessels. It is also used to guide needles for tissue biopsy or drain an abnormal fluid collection from a body cavity. Sonography is a radiation-free imaging modality and procedures are performed at the request of a physician.A diagnostic medical sonographer is a highly-skilled professional who uses specialized equipment to create images of structures inside the human body that are used by physicians to make a medical diagnosis. Prior to starting a procedure, the sonographer must obtain an appropriate history, assess physical findings and review pertinent laboratory data. This information is used to tailor the procedure to ensure comprehensive and diagnostic images are acquired.The program meets the criteria set forth by the Joint Review Committee on Diagnostic Medical Sonography and is accredited by CAAHEP. Upon completion and graduation of the program, graduates are able to take the national Abdomen and OB/GYN registry examinations administered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.Admission Requirements:Sonography courses are limited to students of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography programActive email account requiredAppropriate math scoreSelf-place into EnglishA 2.5 grade in each prerequisite course is required. Completion of all math and science prerequisites within the last five years to ensure current competency in content.Admission to the DMS program is competitive and based on panel interview, pre-requisite course GPA, additional math, science, and healthcare-related coursework, quality of reference letters, and completion of 40 hours volunteerism in healthcare and ultrasound.A 2.0 (79%) is required in every program course to proceed to the next quarterA national background check is conducted 1st and 4th quarters of the programImmunizations, current healthcare provider CPR, and 7-hour bloodborne pathogen training are required prior to the clinical internship in the 4th quarterSelective clinical sites require a ten-panel drug screen within 30 days of clinical internshipReturn to the program is based on space available and requires remedial work to demonstrate knowle