Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS Program Map

Milestones

• Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.  A 2.5 overall GPA is required for admission to the program.
• Download MS Office from MyTCC.
• Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
• Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
• Meet with a DMS academic advisor or assigned department faculty advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
• Attend a mandatory Allied Health Orientation.

Total Credit Hours: 13-14

Total Credit Hours: 11

Milestones

• Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.  Students must maintain a 2.5 overall GPA to progress in the program.
• All DMS course work and scan competencies must be passed with a 75% or better to progress in the program.
• All DMS lab competencies must be passed with a “C” or better.
• All risk management requirements must be completed in preparation for the clinical setting (CPR, vaccinations, flu shot, TB test, etc.) including clearance on background check and negative drug screen.
• Meet with an academic advisor or assigned department faculty advisor one time each semester, or as needed.

Total Credit Hours: 14

Milestones

• Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.  Students must maintain a 2.5 overall GPA to progress in the program.
• All DMS course work and scan competencies must be passed with a 75% or better to progress in the program.
• All DMS lab competencies must be passed with a “C” or better.
• Meet with an academic advisor or assigned department faculty advisor one time each semester, or as needed.
• At the successful completion of this semester, students are required to take their SPI (Sonography Physics and Instrumentation) exam with ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers).

Total Credit Hours: 5

Milestones

• Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status. Students must maintain a 2.5 overall GPA to progress in the program.
• All DMS course work and scan competencies must be passed with a 75% or better to progress in the program.
• All DMS lab competencies must be passed with a “C” or better.
• Meet with an academic advisor or assigned department faculty advisor one time each semester, or as needed.

Total Credit Hours: 10

Milestones

• Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status. Students must maintain a 2.5 overall GPA to progress in the program.
• All DMS course work and scan competencies must be passed with a 75% or better to progress in the program.
• All DMS lab competencies must be passed with a “C” or better.
• Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check. Meet with assigned department faculty advisor as needed.

Total Credit Hours: 12

Milestones

• Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status. Students must maintain a 2.5 overall GPA to graduate in the program.
• All DMS course work and scan competencies must be passed with a 75% or better.
• All DMS lab competencies must be passed with a “C” or better.
• Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.
• It is recommended that students apply to sit for ARDMS Speciality Exam(s).