COAST CAREER INSTITUTE
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY

CIP Code: 51.1801 - O*Net Link: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2032.00

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:

The DMS program prepares students with the basic knowledge and skills that will qualify them to work as a diagnostic medical sonographer in the areas of Abdominal, OB/GYN, Introduction to Upper and Lower extremities, and Vascular. Graduates will understand basic anatomy and physiology, physics related to sonography, equipment maintenance, appropriate documentation, and quality assurance programs. They will also be able to prepare patients for sonographic examinations and assist physicians with more extensive procedures, as necessary. Eligible graduates may obtain employment in hospitals, imaging centers, and various clinics. In this course, Anatomy and Physiology modules (DMS 1,DMS 2, and DMS 3) are prerequisites for all the other modules, and DMS students MUST complete DMS 1 -13 in order to go on to sonography practicum (DMS 14,15,16) and Externship (DMS 16).

Program Length: 68 Weeks - 1824 Clock Hours - 110 Quarter Credit Hours

Day Classes: Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 2:30pm

Afternoon Classes: Monday through Thursday 2:30pm to 9:00pm

Practicum and Externship - *Monday through Friday -8:00am To 5:00pm *(Times vary by site)

Methodology:

• Classroom lecture-type presentation with handouts.
• Personal attention from instructors for hands-on application.

Grading is based on percentages 100% for Practical Exams/Testing and Projects.

Note: Coast Career Institute provides all classroom/lab materials. Completion of all modules is required for graduation. The document to be issued upon successful completion of this program is a Diploma.