Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

The Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is a 5-semester program delivered in a blended format. The Department of Medical Imaging Technology is committed to quality education using the guidelines set forth by the code of ethics for the profession of diagnostic medical sonographer.

Institutional Accreditation
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
www.abhes.org

To be considered for admission to the Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, applicants must meet the following prerequisite requirements.

Prerequisites

• Anatomy & Physiology I (3 semester credit hours minimum, lab is highly recommended)
• Anatomy & Physiology II (3 semester credit hours minimum, lab is highly recommended)
• College Algebra (3 semester credit hours)
• Speech/Communications course (3 semester credit hours)
• Introduction to Physics/Physics I (3 semester credit hours)

All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher at an accredited college or university. Prerequisite courses cannot be older than 7 years*.

• Applicants can register for the TEAS exam at https://atitesting.com/.
• In-person and remote online methods both accepted
• Scores must be met on one single exam
• Scores cannot be older than two years from the deadline of the semester you are applying to
• Unlimited number of attempts and no waiting period between attempts

*The program director will consider applicants with prerequisites completed greater than 7 years prior to the application date on a case-by-case basis given prior occupational patient care experience.

Is there a minimum GPA requirement?
All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

If I repeat a prerequisite course, does that count against me?
We do not consider repeated prerequisite coursework in our GPA calculation. We will use the highest grade earned in a prerequisite course.

Do all prerequisites need to be completed prior to applying?
Applicants can be in progress with one prerequisite course during the application cycle and still be considered for the program. If admitted to the program, the applicant must complete the in progress prerequisite course prior to the start of the program.

Does BSHP offer the prerequisite courses?
Prerequisite courses are not offered at BSHP. All prerequisite courses must be completed at an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

What are the applications deadlines?
Application deadlines can be reviewed here.

When will I receive an admissions decision?
Admissions decisions are sent via email approximately two weeks after each deadline.

The current curriculum plan is located in our Academic Catalog.

Students will be assigned to either a hospital or outpatient-imaging center for 8-week rotations. These facilities can be within an 80-mile radius of the BSHP campus. The assignment is mandatory and will be selected randomly. Students will not be able to request to be assigned to a specific clinical facility, or request to change the assigned facility. Students will be assigned certain days of the week, for a certain shift, during each 8-week rotation.

Provided below is the typical class schedule. The times listed are general timeframes and not a set schedule. Actual lecture and clinical times may fall within the hours listed below. Please note the days and time vary per course and are always subject to change. All times are in Central Standard Time (CST).

There are five general education courses built into the Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program curriculum. Transfer credit may be considered for the following general education courses if they are equivalent in content, taken at an accredited institution, and completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

• English Composition I
• Elementary Statistical Methods
• Lifespan Growth & Development
• Introduction to Computing
• Medical Law & Ethics

Is this program offered fully online?
No, the Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is delivered in a blended format. Blended courses are courses in which a portion of the learning activities are delivered virtually in a synchronous format; they are a combination of traditional classroom and e-instruction.

Does this program have an evening schedule?
No, the Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program does not have an evening schedule offering.

How much does this program cost?
For program cost, please visit our Tuition & Fees page.

How long does it take to complete this program?
The Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is 5 semesters in length.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the credentialing examinations for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Sonography or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) physics, obstetrics and gynecology or abdomen specialty examinations.

Curriculum Objectives

Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Identify and respond to the patient’s concerns and questions.
2. Protect the privacy and confidentiality of patient’s situations of history and examination outcome.
3. Utilize principles of sonographic physics and scanning techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
4. Obtain pertinent patient history and patient consent as needed.
5. Apply all principles for the code of ethics in the profession of diagnostic medical sonography.