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California Regional Consortia

Diagnostic Medical Sonography A.S.

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Submitter's Information

Name

Patrick Backes

Title

Articulation Officer and Curriculum Analyst

Region

South Central Coast

College

College of the Canyons

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Harriet Happel

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Diagnostic Medical Sonography A.S.

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (122700)

Projected Start Date

08/18/25

Catalog Description

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program prepares students for entry-level positions in medical sonography through comprehensive training in abdominal, superficial structures, obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound. Through didactic instruction, laboratory training, and hands-on clinical experience, students gain the knowledge, technical skills, and critical thinking abilities required to perform diagnostic imaging across multiple specialties.  Graduates will be eligible to apply for ARRT  (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) and/or ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) certification exams (pending CAAHEP accreditation).

Enrollment Completer Projections

Year 1: Completers: 18 (cohort size)
Year 2: Completers: 18 (cohort size)

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal

The Student Learning Outcome for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography A.S. Degree is: Demonstrate cognitive knowledge, psychomotor skills and ethical patient care for diverse populations as competent entry-level sonographers in Abdominal Sonography and Obstetrics and Gynecology concentrations.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

49.50 - 49.50

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

70.5 - 70.5

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

To earn an AS Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, students must complete 49.50 units of Diagnostic Medical Sonography course work, and the College of the Canyons Associates Degree General Education requirements.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
DMS-101Patient Care Techniques for Sonographers
2Year 1
DMS-102Sectional Anatomy for Sonographers
2Year 1
DMS-110Abdominal Sonography with Lab
6Year 1
DMS-115Vascular Sonography I: Introduction to Venous Systems with Lab
3Year 1
DMS-120Obstetric and Gynecologic Sonography with Lab
6Year 1
DMS-125Vascular Sonography II: Introduction to Arterial Systems with Lab
3Year 1
DMS-130Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation
4Year 1
DMS-200Advanced Sonographic Practices with Lab
2Year 1
DMS-240
Sonography Clinical Education I		7Year 2
DMS-250
Sonography Clinical Education II		3.5Year 2
DMS-260Sonography Clinical Education III9Year 2
DMS-270Registry Review
2Year 2

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Submission Details

Published at

03/17/25 - 01:35 PM

Status

Recommended

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