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Award Levels
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Credit Hours Required
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Time to Completion
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Associate of Applied Science
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68
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2 Years
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 Diagnostic medical sonography is a profession that provides patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The diagnostic medical sonographer must be educationally prepared and clinically competent before entering the workforce as a practitioner. The diagnostic medical sonographer works under a physician and does not practice independently. Diagnostic medical sonographers are committed to patient care and continued improvement. They use independent judgement and must adhere to strict professional and ethical standards. Critical thinking skills are essential for this profession.
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Interested in this program?
Contact the Program Advisor!
Crystal Conroy
cconroy@neosho.edu
(785)-248-2829
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Recommended Sequence of Courses
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Prerequisite Semester
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Credit Hours
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CURR 100
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First Year Seminar
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1
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MATH 113
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College Algebra
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3
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BIOL 257
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Human Anatomy and Physiology
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3
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BIOL 258
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Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab
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2
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ENGL 101
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English Composition I
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3
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Total
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12
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Semester I
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CSIS 100
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Computer Concepts and Applications
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3
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DMS 100
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Intro to Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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3
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DMS 105
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Sonography Princip. & Instrument. I (1st 8 wks)
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3
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DMS 110
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Sonography Princip. & Instrument. I (2nd 8 wks)
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3
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Total
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12
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Semester II
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ALHT 115
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Math Statistics for Allied Health
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1
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DMS 115
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Abdominal Sonography I
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3
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DMS 120
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OB/GYN Sonography I
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3
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DMS 125
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Sonography Clinical Practice I
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1
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PHYS 100
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Introductory College Physics
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4
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PHYS 130
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Introductory College Physics Lab
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1
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Total
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13
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Semester III
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DMS 130
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Neurosonography & Small Parts Ultrasound
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4
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DMS 135
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Sonographic Clinical Practice II
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2
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Total
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6
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Semester IV
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PSYC 155
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General Psychology
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3
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DMS 201
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Abdominal Sonography II
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2
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DMS 205
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OB/GYN Sonography II
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3
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DMS 215
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Sonography Clinical Practice III
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4
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Total
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12
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Semester V
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COMM 213
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Interrpersonal Communication
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3
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DMS 220
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography Seminar
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3
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DMS 225
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Vascular Ultrasound
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3
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DMS 250
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Sonography Clinical Practice IV
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4
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Total
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13
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Total AAS Degree Program Credits
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68
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APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Steps for Application
Student Application
Program Outcomes
Apply effective oral, visual, and written communication skills.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of human sectional anatomy relative to normal and abnormal sonographic imaging.
Obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
Perform appropriate procedures and record anatomic, pathologic, and/or physiologic data for interpretation by a physician.
Apply ultrasound principles and instrumentation relative to imaging and image quality.
Demonstrate appropriate ergonomic scanning applications.
Demonstrate the ability to provide patient care while following ethical standards, HIPAA guidelines, and maintain professionalism.
Recognize and use resources to enhance professional development.
Demonstrate employability skills.