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Diagnostic Medical Sonography, AS (Ultrasound)

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 and assist physicians in gathering data necessary to reach diagnostic decisions.

Program Mission Statement

Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography prepares competent graduates who are eligible for entry-level positions in the ultrasound field. The program facilitates the development of learned knowledge and skills of a graduate sonographer. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program strives to instill the values and concepts of life-long learning to its graduates.

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Program Goal

Track 1 – Abdominal – Extended/Obstetrics and Gynecology Concentration

To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the abdominal-extended sonography and the obstetrics and gynecology sonography concentrations.

The program’s mission and goal is further defined in the following program objectives:

1. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes reflective of an entry level sonographer.
2. Perform routine sonographic exams while providing quality patient care as an entry level sonographer.
3. Exhibit professional and ethical behaviors consistent within the scope of practice of an entry level sonographer.

Track 2 – Abdominal – Extended, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Vascular Concentration

To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the following concentration(s):

  • Abdominal Sonography – Extended
  • Obstetrics and gynecology sonography
  • Vascular sonography

The following additional objectives are for students enrolled in both concentrations:

1. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes reflective of an entry level general sonographer and vascular technologist.
2. Display professional and ethical behaviors when communicating in the healthcare setting.
3. Demonstrate clinical competency by performing appropriate physiologic, two dimensional, Doppler and other sonographic and noninvasive procedures.
4. Embrace life-long learning to foster professional growth in response to the ever-changing healthcare needs.

Prerequisites for Major Courses

  • Background check and drug screening.
  • Completion of lower division general education courses with a minimum grade of “C” in each course. Successful completion of the following prerequisite courses: BSC2085C, BSC2086C, PHY2001, ENC1101 and MAT1033.
  • Cumulative grade average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 for general education courses.

Please click here to view the Required Technical Standards.

Program Outline

To receive an Associate of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography students must earn 81.0 credit hours (Track 1: Abdominal – Extended/Obstetrics and Gynecology concentration) or 91 credit hours (Track 2: Abdominal – Extended, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Vascular concentration).

Courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher to progress to the next course in the program. Program requirements are as follows:

Lower Division Courses

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Major – Track 1 – Abdominal – Extended/Obstetrics and Gynecology Concentration (55.0 credit hours total)
Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography 4.0 credit hours
Practical Aspects of Sonography 3.0 credit hours
Cross-Sectional Anatomy 4.0 credit hours
Acoustic Physics/Instrumentation 4.0 credit hours
Clinical Rotation I 3.0 credit hours
Clinical Rotation II 3.0 credit hours
Clinical Rotation III 3.0 credit hours
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Review 3.0 credit hours
Abdominal Sonography I 4.0 credit hours
OB/GYN Sonography I 4.0 credit hours
OB/GYN Sonography II 4.0 credit hours
Abdominal Sonography II 4.0 credit hours
Introduction to Vascular Sonography 3.0 credit hours
Clinical Rotation IV 3.0 credit hours
Clinical Rotation V 3.0 credit hours
Clinical Rotation VI 3.0 credit hours
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Major – Track 2 – Abdominal – Extended, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Vascular Concentration (65.0 credit hours total)
Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography 4.0 credit hours
Practical Aspects of Sonography 3.0 credit hours
Cross-Sectional Anatomy 4.0 credit hours
Acoustic Physics/Instrumentation 4.0 credit hours
Clinical Rotation I 3.0 credit hours
Clinical Rotation II 3.0 credit hours
Clinical Rotation III 3.0 credit hours
Peripheral & Abdominal Venous Sonography 3.0 credit hours
Peripheral & Abdominal Arterial Sonography 3.0 credit hours
Abdominal Sonography I 4.0 credit hours
OB/GYN Sonography I 4.0 credit hours
OB/GYN Sonography II 4.0 credit hours
Abdominal Sonography II 4.0 credit hours
Hemodynamics & Cerebrovascular Sonography 3.0 credit hours
Clinical Rotation IV 3.0 credit hours
Clinical Rotation V 3.0 credit hours
Clinical Rotation VI 2.0 credit hours
Clinical Rotation VII 2.0 credit hours
Clinical Rotation VIII 2.0 credit hours
Abdominal Sonography Review 1.0 credit hours
OB/GYN Sonography Review 1.0 credit hours
Vascular Sonography Review 1.0 credit hours
Sonography Graduate Seminar 1.0 credit hours
Behavioral/Social Science (3.0 credit hours)
PSY1012 - Introduction to Psychology 3.0 credit hours
Computers (3.0 credit hours)
CGS1000C - Introduction to Computers 3.0 credit hours
English (3.0 credit hours)
ENC1101 - English Composition I 3.0 credit hours
ENC1101 - English Composition II 3.0 credit hours
Humanities/Fine Arts (3.0 credit hours)
AML1000 - American Literature 3.0 credit hours
ENL1000 - English Literature 3.0 credit hours
Mathematics (3.0 credit hours)
MAT1033 - Intermediate Algebra 3.0 credit hours
Natural Science (11.0 credit hours)
BSC2085C - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4.0 credit hours
BSC2086C - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4.0 credit hours
PHY2001 - General Physics I 3.0 credit hours

Program Outcomes

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The accreditation status of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is published on the Accreditation page of the University website and may be viewed by clicking here.

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CAAHEP Accredited Keiser University Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs

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