DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHER TECHNOLOGY (51.0910)

Graduation Requirements (A Minimum of 87 Credits)

This program is designed to prepare the student for performing ultrasound procedures. The student will be trained to develop his (her) skills on the knowledge of interpretation of sonographic images. The student will be able to conduct ultrasound procedures in abdomen, pelvis and small parts. Training will cover organs of abdomen and pelvis, and obstetrical and fetal evaluations. The program prepares the students to pass the national certification exam.

Medical students are required to wear medical attire at all times. Students must furnish their own uniforms. All students must have liability insurance in order to participate in the clinical rotations. All students must provide BLS, OSHA, HIV, and HIPPA seminar completion forms in order to participate in the clinical rotations. Students must complete 800 hours of clinical practice.

*General Education Component (see page 219)
**This course has prerequisites; check course descriptions.

This program is not designed for transfer to a senior institution.

Entrance Requirements
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Department will admit students through a selective admissions process. The candidates must be able to meet academic and clinical requirements. The program is designed to be completed by a full-time student in 26 months. These are the steps to admission and pre-selection to the program. All requirements must be completed for application consideration.
• Complete Florida National University Admission Application and return to Admissions Representative.
• All applicants must request official academic transcripts from high school and/or university and forward transcript(s) to the Campus Registrar.
• Direct admission offered only to academically qualified incoming freshmen. This means High School Diploma, SAT scores of 850 and above, ACT scores of 16 and above or TABE scores above 10th level in all components. Students must pass the TEAS exam with at least a 60 to qualify. Complete the pre-required courses in the first 4 semesters.

Candidates to DMS programs Must:
• Pass the TEAS test with a score of 60 % or better.
• Complete a program application that includes an essay, two reference letters (one academic and one professional), and have a satisfactory interview with the DMS Program Director and staff.
• Additionally, applicants must present immunization records, a clear Level II FDLE/FBI and AHCA background check, and a negative drug test.
• Students must meet a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on all General Education courses in order to proceed to the DMS core courses.

• All students must attend a programmatic orientation with the DMST Program Director and the Clinical Coordinator.

Students must complete a minimum of 39 credits in General Education courses that include: English Composition I, Speech/Oral Communication, Biomedical Ethics (as recommended for Humanities), College Algebra I, Introduction to Computer Technology, Medical Terminology, General Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Cross Sectional Anatomy, Ultrasound Physic and Instrumentation, and Patient Care Procedures. The remaining 48 credits are core requirement credits. Additionally, the students need to complete 800 clinical hours.

If a student fails to earn a “C” in a SON core course, the student will be dropped from the program with the option of returning to retake that course when offered again. However, the student will have to audit the core courses offered to the next cohort prior to reinsertion in that cohort, at no extra cost. Students will be allowed to repeat only one core course. After repeating one core course, a letter grade below a “C” in any of the subsequent courses will result in complete withdrawal from the program, with no option to return at a later time. Due to the rigorous nature and the time demands of the program, it is strongly recommended that applicants plan ahead financially for their 18 months in the program.

The student is responsible for all transportation necessary for travel to and from the hospitals/clinics/facilities for clinical experiences. As well as, of all other expenses, that will be generated to be in compliance with the program requirements. Participation at all scheduled classes, laboratories, and clinical practicums is mandatory; each one of those meetings is an essential component to the student’s successful progress in the program.