Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
* An Associate of Science Degree is considered a terminal degree and is not transferable.
Program Description
Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography presents an integration of didactic, laboratory and clinical experiences. The program prepares students to function as entry-level diagnostic medical sonographers. Sonographers are highly skilled professionals qualified to provide patient services using diagnostic techniques under the supervision of a licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy. Sonographers assist physicians in gathering data necessary to reach diagnostic decisions.
Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives.
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To develop students who are knowledgeable in general sonography
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To prepare students to perform appropriate two-dimensional, Doppler and other sonographic procedures and record data for interpretation by a physician
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To prepare students to act in a professional and ethical manner as entry-level sonographers
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To develop students who are knowledgeable in ultrasound physics and instrumentation
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Prerequisites for Major Courses:
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Statement of good health signed by student, background check and drug screening where applicable
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Completion of lower division general education courses with a minimum grade of “C” in each course
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Cumulative grade average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
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Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, students must earn 91.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows.
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography Major Courses (65.0 credit hours total) |
Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
5.0 credit hours |
Practical Aspects of Sonography |
5.0 credit hours |
Cross-Sectional Anatomy |
5.0 credit hours |
Acoustic Physics and Instrumentation |
5.0 credit hours |
Clinical Rotation I |
2.5 credit hours |
Clinical Rotation II |
2.5 credit hours |
Clinical Rotation III |
2.5 credit hours |
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Review |
3.0 credit hours |
Abdominal Sonography |
5.0 credit hours |
OB/GYN Sonography I |
5.0 credit hours |
OB/GYN Sonography II |
5.0 credit hours |
Superficial Structures and Neonatal Brain |
5.0 credit hours |
Vascular Sonography |
5.0 credit hours |
Clinical Rotation IV |
2.5 credit hours |
Clinical Rotation V |
2.5 credit hours |
Clinical Rotation VI |
2.5 credit hours |
Clinical Rotation VII |
2.0 credit hours |
General Education Courses (26.0 credit
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* An Associate of Science Degree is considered a terminal degree and is not transferable.
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