Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Technology

Graduation Requirements (A Minimum of 84 Credits)

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree Program will provide the students the knowledge and skills necessary to acquire the technical competencies to function as an entry level Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. The curriculum that is followed in this Associate degree program complies with the National Educational Curriculum for Sonography (NEC) outline and accreditation agencies to provide the competency-based, outcome-oriented, didactic, laboratory, and clinical experience as it relates to the general concentration which includes Abdomen, obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN).

A diagnostic medical sonographer is a healthcare professional that specializes in imaging techniques that create images of the body’s internal organs to help physicians diagnose and treat diseases and disorders. The sonographer uses a special type of ultrasound that creates sound waves that bounce off the organs, producing a detailed image.

During a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Technology Degree program, you learn how to use medical imaging equipment, such as ultrasounds and X-rays, to diagnose and treat medical conditions. You will also learn about different medical topics including anatomy and physiology, patient care, medical terminology, and medical imaging.

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

• 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

**This course has prerequisites; check course descriptions.

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 to qualify. Complete the pre-required courses the first 4 semesters. Candidates to DMST programs Must:
  • TEAS test for assessment of components.
  • 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 letter grade of “C” (2.0) on a 4.0 scale on each of 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.

There is specific health, physical and technical requirements for advancement into all portions of the DMS program, more specifically into the clinical practicum.

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