Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Programs

Associate in Applied Science

Diagnostic medical sonographers cardiovascular technologists and technicians operate special equipment to create images and conduct tests. They work closely with physicians and surgeons who view the photos and test results to assess and diagnose medical conditions. Upon successfully completing the program, students are eligible to obtain licensure in the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

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What You Can Do

Sonographers can choose to work in clinics, hospitals, private practice physician offices, public health facilities, laboratories, and other medical settings performing examinations in their areas of specialization. Career advancement opportunities exist in education, administration, research, and in commercial companies as education/application specialists, sales representatives, and technical advisors.

Jobs

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Earning Potential

View the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers at Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

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FALL SEMESTER

ORI 100	College 101	1
ALH 110	Issues in Health and Patient Car	3
ENG 101	English Composition	3
Any IAI Math	OR MAT 108 College Algebra	3 – 4
		10 – 11

SPRING SEMESTER

ALH 112	Pathophysiology and Terminology¹	9
PHY 121	Technical Physics OR PHS 105 Physics for Non – Science Majors	3
SOC 133	Principles of Sociology OR PSY 132 General Psychology	3
COM 115	Speech OR COM 116 Interpersonal Communications	3
		12

All of the above coursework must be completed before starting any Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography Specialization

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

DMS 104	Diagnostic Ultrasound Foundations ²	3
DMS 202	Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology²	4
DMS 204	Cardiac Ultrasound Imaging / Lab²	6
DMS 206	Cardiac Ultrasound Clinic I²	3
		16

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

DMS 200	Medical Physics and Instrumentation	5
DMS 224	Cardiac Ultrasound Imaging / Lab II	6
DMS 226	Cardiac Ultrasound Clinic II	6
		17

FIRST YEAR – SUMMER SEMESTER

DMS 236	Cardiac Ultrasound Clinic III	5
		5

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

DMS 230	Cardiac Seminar	2
DMS 246	Cardiac Ultrasound Clinic IV	10
		12

Total Hours for Degree

Notes and Information

Students must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in all courses.

Students must be certified for healthcare provider CPR at the start of the
program and remain certified throughout the program.

The Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is a minimum of 72 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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The John A. Logan Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the joint review committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
CAAHEP
9355 – 113th St. N., #7709
Seminole, FL 33775

Program learning outcomes information.