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Information Packet DACC – DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM

Table of Contents INTRODUCTION: ............................................................................................................. 2

GENERAL INFORMATION: Application Deadline: April 1st ..... 4

Program Description: ..................................................................................................... 4

Program Accreditation: .................................................................................................. 4

Program Goals and Learning Outcomes: ...................................................................... 4

Background Checks and Drug Screens: ....................................................................... 5

Misdemeanor / Felony Information: ........................................................................... 5

Application Process: ...................................................................................................... 5

Student Selection Process: ........................................................................................... 5

Graduation Requirements & Certification Information: .................................................. 6

Fees: .......................................................................................................................... 6

Clinical Site Internships & Assignments: .................................................................... 6

Housing & Transportation: ......................................................................................... 7

Attire: ......................................................................................................................... 7

Computers: ................................................................................................................ 7

Grades: ...................................................................................................................... 7

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS /COMPETENCIES/FUNCTIONS OF CANIDATES FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM ................................ 8

Health Requirements: ................................................................................................ 8

Required Physical & Cognitive Skills: ........................................................................ 8

Motor Skills ................................................................................................................ 9

Sensory/Observation ................................................................................................. 9

Communication .......................................................................................................... 9

Cognitive .................................................................................................................... 9

Behavioral/Emotional ............................................................................................... 10

Professional Conduct ............................................................................................... 10

Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities ................................................................. 10

PREREQUISITES AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ............................................... 11

Associate Degree Track .............................................................................................. 11

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Prerequisites: (13 credits) ........................................................................................ 11

Degree Requirements: (11 credits) .......................................................................... 11

Non-required related coursework ............................................................................. 12

Certificate Track .......................................................................................................... 13

Associate Degree Curriculum: 74 credits ................................................................... 14

Certificate Curriculum: 56 credits ............................................................................... 15

ASSOCIATE DEGREE APPLICATION POINTS ............................................................ 16

CERTIFICATE TRACK APPLICATION POINTS ............................................................ 17

SONOGRAPHY TECHNICAL CORE REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE: .................. 18

CHECKLIST FOR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS ........................................................... 19

Updated January 28, 1019

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INTRODUCTION:

Thank you for your interest in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program at Doña Ana Community College-New Mexico State University. Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) is a medical field that utilizes sound waves to obtain information and produce images of internal structures/functions of the body. Applicants and interested parties must be aware that sonographers scan patients, which involves direct contact of exposed skin, which includes the chest, abdomen, and pelvic and genital organs as well as the neck and extremities. Training also involves the use of intra-cavity transducers and guidance for biopsy or other interventional procedures.

The program provides students with the academic coursework and clinical internship experience necessary to apply for the national certification examinations in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. There are 2 pathways to qualify for this program; depending on your previous educational background:

• Certificate Program for those applicants who have either a 2-year allied health degree(such as radiologic technology) OR a bachelor’s degree in a medically related science (seeprerequisite and admission requirements for specific content). This format isapproximately 21 months in length (5 semesters).

• Associate Degree Program for those applicants whose background does not qualify themfor the certificate track. This format is approximately 25 months in length (1 semesterminimum of required prerequisite courses & 5 semesters of sonography courses).

Students seeking admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program are required to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in the prerequisite coursework and overall GPA. The prerequisite courses must be completed or “in progress” at the time of application to the DMS program. There are restrictions on repeating coursework. Contact the program director for specific criteria.

All DMS courses must be taken in sequence with a grade of “C” or better to remain in the program. Completion of the entire program is required for a student to be eligible to apply for Abdominal and OB/GYN sonography national registry examinations through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).

Please visit our website at http://dacc.nmsu.edu/dms/ for additional information.

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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY

GENERAL INFORMATION: Application Deadline: April 1st

Address: DACC Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program 3400 S. Espina Street MSC 3DA, P.O. Box 30001 PH 575-528-7047 Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001 FAX 575-527-7765

Program Length: Certificate Track approximately 21 months 5 semesters DMS courses

Associate Degree Track approximately 25 months 1-2 semesters prerequisite courses5 semesters of DMS courses

Program Description: Doña Ana Community College will provide facilities for the didactic and lab portion of the DMS program at the DACC Espina campus. Hospitals and medical centers located throughout southern New Mexico and El Paso, Texas will provide facilities for the clinical internship portion of the program.

The clinical and didactic portions provide instruction in several aspects of ultrasound to assure that students have an adequate opportunity to acquire the necessary entry-level knowledge and skills to pass the national registry examinations in the subject areas covered. The program curriculum will encompass classroom instruction, laboratory training, and hands-on experience.

Program Accreditation: The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program has been awarded continuing programmatic accreditation by the Commission of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP). All CAAHEP accredited programs must go through a rigorous process to assess the quality of the program and its compliance with the Standards. https://www.caahep.org/

Program Goals and Learning Outcomes: The primary goal of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography education program is to prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Fulfillment of the program’s mission is assessed by the degree to which the program achieves the following student learning outcomes:

Goal 1 Students will be knowledgeable in their field: o Students will have the general and sonographic knowledge to function as a

member of the healthcare team in a variety of healthcare settingso Students will be able to collect and interpret data from charts and patients and use

sound judgment to perform appropriate diagnostic proceduresGoal 2 Students will be clinically proficient:

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o Students will be able to perform a broad range of general sonographicexaminations and up-to-date sonographic procedures

o Students will be able to perform patient assessment and integrate clinical history,related imaging studies, and interpret diagnostic procedures

Goal 3 Students will model professionalism: o Students will be demonstrate oral and written communication skillso Students will conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner and

function effectively as a member of the healthcare team.

Program effectiveness is assessed by measuring the following: course pass rate, adequate preparation for clinics, clinical competency, program completion, national certification pass rate, employment rate, and graduate and employer satisfaction on follow-up surveys.

Specific information regarding the program’s national certification rate (credentialing), employment rate, and program completion can be found at: http://dacc.nmsu.edu/dms/program-outcomes-assessment-reports/

Background Checks and Drug Screens: Students who do not pass required drug screens or background checks may be excluded from the selection process and/or ineligible to progress in the program.

Misdemeanor / Felony Information: Students convicted of a misdemeanor or felony may be ineligible to take national certification examinations through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Certification is required to work in the state of New Mexico and may be required in other states. It is the students’ responsibility to petition the agencies for registry eligibility and to meet the regulations set forth by the ARDMS and the ARRT. Contact the program director for additional information.

Application Process: Refer to our website at http://dacc.nmsu.edu/dms/ for Application and Admission Information

To guarantee consideration for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, applications from qualified applicants must be submitted by the deadline date which is April 1st of each year. The program begins in the Fall Semester. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Student Selection Process: This is a limited entry program selecting 10-12 students per year. Selection for the program is based on a point system as well as a comprehensive evaluation of the student’s overall strengths related to the essential qualifications, competencies and functions of the professional diagnostic medical sonographer. See detailed information about the Student Selection Process under the Application and Admission Information tab. http://dacc.nmsu.edu/dms/student-selection-process/

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Graduation Requirements & Certification Information: Graduation from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program requires satisfactory completion of all program requirements, an overall grade point average of “C” or higher, payment of all fees, and no clinical or academic probations.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) as a general learning concentration program. Upon successful completion of this program, students may apply for national certification examinations given by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Abdominal and OB/GYN sonography.

NOTE: Students convicted of a misdemeanor or felony may be ineligible to sit for national certification exams. See the Program Director for additional information.

Fees: Tuition varies depending on residency. Information can be found in the DACC catalog at https://dacc.nmsu.edu/catalogs/ . Additional program fees include:

• Uniforms, name tag & appropriate shoes for your clinical internship• Textbooks/on-line access – this varies since many students purchase extra books

throughout the program, but the required texts are expected to be at least $800 for theentire program. Textbooks can be obtained at the DACC Bookstore.

• A $200.00 fee is assessed to each Clinical Internship course.• Clinical clearance testing. All students must satisfy the clearance criteria for their

assigned clinical site. This may include any/all of the following: current CPR andimmunizations, titers, background check, finger printing, and drug screening. All of theclearance requirements are the personal responsibility and expense of the student.

Clinical Site Internships & Assignments: The clinical experience is extremely important in providing students with the appropriate skills and consequently comprises a large portion of the program curriculum. Each student is assigned to a clinical facility or (facilities) where they will stay for the duration of the clinical internship portion of the program. In some instances, rotation into other facilities may be necessary during this internship for additional experience with certain exams or re-assignment may be necessary due to unforeseen circumstances. Assignments and rotations are to be determined by the program faculty.

Applicants are given the opportunity to indicate their first 5 choices of clinical sites at the time of application. Consideration will be given, when possible, to the student’s preference as well as the needs of each clinical affiliate during the clinical site assignment process. On occasions when more students choose a site than can be accommodated, the clinical site assignment will be done by the program faculty.

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Final acceptance into the program is dependent on the student’s acceptance of his or her clinical site assignment and the successful completion of the acceptance criteria; such as background checks, immunizations, drug screening, CPS, and mandatory observation hours.

Housing & Transportation: Housing and transportation are the responsibility of the student. Students may prefer to locate near their assigned clinical site.

Attire: Class attire is casual (jeans, T-shirts, etc.). Clinical attire is to be professional and is determined by the clinical site specifications and the program.

Computers: Students must have access to a computer and to the internet since some assignments and research for case reports will be web-based. Students must have basic computer and research skills.

Grades: Students must maintain a “B” or better average in all prerequisite, core education and related professional requirement coursework. In particular, students must achieve a B or better in Chemistry and BIOL 225 (Anatomy & Physiology I) to remain a viable applicant. Students in the DMS program must achieve a “C” or better average in all sonography technical coursework to continue in the program. Note: Students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 to apply.

Please note that students in the diagnostic medical sonography program are held to requirements that may differ from other programs at DACC. Sonography students are evaluated based on successful achievement of didactic, lab and clinical competencies.

Grades will be calculated according to the percentages identified in each course syllabus, with the majority of the course total grade coming from the exam average. The DMS program utilizes the following grading scheme.

Score Range Letter Grade 100-98 A+97-95 A 94-92 A- 91-89 B + 88-86 B 85-83 B- 82-80 C+ 79-77 C 76-74 C- 73-68 D Non-progression in the DMS program <68 F Non-progression in the DMS program

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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS /COMPETENCIES/FUNCTIONS OF CANIDATES FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM

The curriculum leading to completion of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program requires students to engage in diverse, complex, and specific experiences essential to the acquisition and practice of essential healthcare professional skills and functions. Unique combinations of cognitive, affective, psychomotor, physical and social abilities are required to satisfactorily perform these functions. In addition to being essential to the successful completion of the requirements of the program, these functions are necessary to ensure the health and safety of patients, fellow candidates, faculty and other healthcare providers.

Health Requirements: Applicants must present evidence of good health and be able to meet the physical/mental requirements of the program, which include lifting and positioning the patients, manipulating all ultrasound equipment and dealing with the demands of both the program and clinical site requirements. Shoulder, wrist, back, leg, and/or neck problems may prohibit the ability to perform ultrasound studies.

Applicants are required to have a physical exam and up-to-date vaccinations. A Health Profile Form must be completed as part of the application documents (see orientation schedule).

Prior to attending the clinical site students accepted into the program are required to have: personal health insurance; complete up-to-date immunizations (which will include titers for varicella and Hep B); and current CPR certification through American Heart Association (AHA).

Required Physical & Cognitive Skills: The following are required skills of sonographers and sonography students:

1) Read, write and communicate effectively in English.2) Possess emotional and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the profession.3) Position, move and lift patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.4) Maintain prolonged arm positions necessary for scanning.5) Position and move ultrasound equipment on wheels (up to 500 lbs).6) Effectively operate sonographic equipment.7) Evaluate sonograms in order to acquire appropriate diagnostic information.8) Integrate diagnostic sonograms, laboratory results, patient history and medical records,

and adapt sonographic examination as necessary.9) Use independent judgment to acquire the optimum diagnostic sonographic information in

each examination performed.10) Evaluate, synthesize and communicate diagnostic information to the attending physician.11) Communicate effectively with the patient and the health care team, recognizing the special

nature of sonographic examinations and patient's needs.12) Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and health care

team.13) Follow established departmental procedures.

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14) Work efficiently and cope with emergency situations.

The essential abilities necessary to acquire or demonstrate competence in a discipline as complex as healthcare and are needed for successful admission and continuance by candidate’s for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at DACC are in addition to the standards of behavior and academic conduct set for the by the University Conduct code. These include but are not limited to the following abilities:

Motor Skills Candidates should have sufficient motor function so that they are able to execute movements required to perform ultrasound examinations as well as general care and treatment to patients in ALL health care settings. For example: must be able to perform basic life support and function in an emergency situation to assist in moving patients form a chair to a bed, examination table or from a wheelchair to another location.

Sensory/Observation Candidates must be able to acquire the information presented through demonstrations and experiences in the basic and profession’s sciences. He/she must be able to observe a patient accurately, at a distance and close at hand and observe and appreciate non-verbal communications when performing an examination, assessment or administering of treatment. The candidate must be capable of perceiving the signs of disease and as manifested through physical exam. Such information is derived from images of the body in cross section or otherwise, palpable changes in various organs and tissues, and auditory information (i.e. patient voice, Doppler signals).

Communication The candidate must communicate effectively and sensitively with other students, faculty, staff, patients, family, and other professionals. He/she must express his/her ideas and feelings clearly and demonstrate a willingness and ability to give and receive feedback. A candidate must be able to; convey or exchange information at a level allowing development of a health history; identify problems presented; explain alternative solutions; and give directions during treatment and post-treatment. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. The candidate must be able to process and communicate information on the patient’s status with accuracy in a timely manner to members of the health care team. The appropriate communication may also rely on the candidate’s ability to make a correct judgment in seeking supervision and consultation in a timely manner.

Cognitive A candidate must be able to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, integrate and synthesize in the context of undergraduate professional study. The candidate must be able to quickly read and comprehend extensive written material. He/she must also be able to evaluate and apply information and engage in critical thinking in the classroom and clinical setting.

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Behavioral/Emotional A candidate must possess the emotional health required for the full utilization of his or her intellectual abilities, the exercise of god judgment, the prompt completion of all responsibilities attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients and families. In addition, he/she must be able to maintain mature, sensitive, and effective relationships with patients, students, faculty, staff and other professionals under all circumstances including highly stressful situations. The candidate must have the emotional stability to function effectively under stress and to adapt to an environment that may change rapidly without warning and/or in unpredictable ways. The candidate must be able to experience empathy for the situations and circumstances of others and effectively communicate that empathy. The candidate must know that his or her values, attitudes, beliefs, emotions, and experiences affect his or her perceptions and relationships with others. The candidate must be able and willing to examine and change his or her behavior when it interferes with productive individual tor team relationships. The candidate must possess skills and experience necessary for effective and harmonious relationship in diverse academic and working environments.

Professional Conduct Candidates must possess the ability to reason morally and practice in an ethical manner. Candidates must be willing to learn and abide by professional standards of practice. He/she must possess attributes that include compassion, empathy, altruism, integrity, honesty, responsibility and tolerance. Candidates must be able to engage in patient care delivery in ALL settings and be able to deliver care to ALL patient populations including but not limited to children, adolescents, adults developmentally disabled persons, medically compromised patients, and vulnerable adults.

Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities The University is committed to ensuring that otherwise qualified students with disabilities are given equal access through reasonable accommodations to its services, programs, activities, education and employment for students with disabilities. Students who wish to request reasonable accommodations are encouraged to contact the Student Services for Students with Disabilities at 575-527-7548 or ssddacc@nmsu.edu to start the process for documenting their disability anddetermining eligibility for services.

Students with disabilities are expected to perform all the essential functions of the program with or without reasonable accommodation. While the program will make every effort to work with our students with disabilities to accommodate their disability-related needs, it is important to note we are not required to provide requested accommodations that would fundamentally alter the essential function or technical standards of the program.

Visit our website at http://dacc.nmsu.edu/dms/ for additional information needed for application to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Doña Ana Community College.

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PREREQUISITES AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Associate Degree Track

Successful completion of high school or a GED OR

Successful completion of a college degree in a non-medically related field with a GPA of 3.0 orbetter OR

Overall college GPA of 3.0 or better AND

Completion of the following courses with a B average or better:

o pre-requisite GPA must be a minimum of 3.0

o *B or better course grade is required

Prerequisites: (13 credits)

I. ENGL111G Rhetoric and Composition

II. MATH 121G College Algebra

Select one of the following

III. PHYS 211G General Physics

RADT 105 Radiographic Physics and Equipment

PHYS 210 Introductory Physics for the Health Sciences

IV. *CHEM 110G/111G Principles and Applications of Chemistry OR General Chemistry

V. *BIOL 225 Anatomy & Physiology I

Degree Requirements: (11 credits) Select one of the following:

I. ENGL 218G Technical & Scientific Communication

COMM 253G Public Speaking

COMM 265G Principles of Human Communication

II. PSY/SOC 201G Introduction to Psychology OR Contemporary Social Problems

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Non-required related coursework

I. BIOL 226 Anatomy & Physiology II II. BIOL 227 Pathophysiology

III. AHS 120/HIT 150 Medical Terminology OR Intro. to Medical Terminology IV. STAT 251G Statistics for Business and the Behavioral Sciences V. CS/BCIS 110 Computer Science OR Intro. to Computerized Information Systems

NOTE: Courses listed in BOLD require prerequisites. See course catalog or an advisor for specific information.

Completion of the program prerequisites does not guarantee entry into the DMS Program. This is a limited entry program selecting 10-12 students per year. Selection for the program is based on a point system as well as a comprehensive evaluation of the student’s overall strengths related to the essential qualifications, competencies and functions of the professional diagnostic medical sonographer.

See Student Selection Process under the Application and Admission Information tab. http://dacc.nmsu.edu/dms/student-selection-process/

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PREREQUISITES AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Certificate Track

Completion of either an associate degree in an allied health field which is medicallyrelated and involves human patient care (proof of current certification in one’s alliedhealth area is required).

o Note: Recent graduates may apply for the DMS program before they take nationalregistry examinations provided that they schedule and pass their nationalexamination before start date of the program.

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A bachelor’s degree in a related science that includes coursework in anatomy andphysiology.

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Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher College-level course in algebra (MATH 121G) College-level course in general physics (PHYS 211G) or Introductory Physics for the

Health Sciences (PHYS 210) or radiographic physics (RADT 105)

It is strongly recommended that applicants have taken course work in algebra and physics within 5 years prior to applying to the program. These courses provide a good foundation for the ultrasound physics and instrumentation course in this program.

It is also recommended that applicants invest time and energy exploring the career duties, responsibilities and training of diagnostic medical sonographers including but not limited to: professional societies, credentialing organizations, accreditation standards (links to these organizations are provided on the program website) as well as direct observation or communication with sonographers, if possible.

Many aspects of a candidate's application, including academic background, communication skills, and work-related background, are considered during the student selection process.

Completion of the program prerequisites does not guarantee entry into the DMS Program. This is a limited entry program selecting 10-12 students per year. Selection for the program is based on a point system as well as a comprehensive evaluation of the student’s overall strengths related to the essential qualifications, competencies and functions of the professional diagnostic medical sonographer.

See Student Selection Process under the Application and Admission Information tab. http://dacc.nmsu.edu/dms/student-selection-process/

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CURRICULUM & DEGREE PLAN Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Associate Degree Curriculum: 74 credits

Core Requirements: 16 credits Credits ENGL 111G Rhetoric and Composition 4 ENGL 218G Technical & Scientific Communication 3 Or COMM 253G Public Speaking

Principles of Human Communication College Algebra 3 General Physics 3 Introductory Physics for the Health Sciences Radiographic Physics and Equipment

Or COMM 265G MATH 121G PHYS 211G

Or PHYS 210 Or RADT 105 PSY/

SOC 201G Intro to Psychology OR Contemporary Social Problems 3

Related Professional Requirements: 8 credits CHEM 110G/111G Principles & App. of Chem. OR General Chemistry 4 BIOL 225 Anatomy & Physiology I 4

Technical Program Requirements: 50 credits DMS 100 Introduction to Practicum 1 DMS 101 Introduction to Sonography & Patient Care 2 DMS 130 Pelvic Sonography 1 DMS 130L Pelvic Sonography Lab 1 DMS 140 Abdominal Sonography 3 DMS 140L Abdominal Sonography Lab 1 DMS 150 Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation I 1 DMS 160 1st Trimester Obstetric Sonography 1 DMS 165 2nd/3rd Trimester Obstetric Sonography 1 DMS 170 Clinical Practicum I 2 DMS 180 Clinical Practicum II 5 DMS 201 Sonographic Procedures Lab 1 DMS 226 Sonographic Case Studies I 1 DMS 227 Sonographic Case Studies II 1 DMS 230 Gynecologic Pathology 2 DMS 240 Abdominal I Pathology 2 DMS 245 Abdominal II Pathology 2 DMS 248 Pediatric Sonography 2 DMS 250 Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation II 3 DMS 260 High Risk Obstetric Sonography 3 DMS 290 Small Parts & Superficial Structures 2 DMS 270 Clinical Practicum III 5 DMS 280 Clinical Practicum IV 5 DMS 291 Registry Preparation: OB/GYN 1 DMS 292 Registry Preparation: Abdomen 1

Effective fall 2019

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CURRICULUM & DEGREE PLAN Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Certificate Curriculum: 56 credits

Core Requirements: 6 credits Credits

MATH 121G College Algebra 3 PHYS 211G General Physics 3 Or RADT 105 Radiographic Physics and Equipment Or PHYS 210 Introductory Physics for the Health Sciences

Technical Program Requirements: 50 credits DMS 100 Introduction to Practicum 1 DMS 101 Introduction to Sonography & Patient Care 2 DMS 130 Pelvic Sonography 1 DMS 130L Pelvic Sonography Lab 1 DMS 140 Abdominal Sonography 3 DMS 140L Abdominal Sonography Lab 1 DMS 150 Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation I 1 DMS 160 1st Trimester Obstetric Sonography 1 DMS 165 2nd/3rd Trimester Obstetric Sonography 1 DMS 170 Clinical Practicum I 2 DMS 180 Clinical Practicum II 5 DMS 201 Sonographic Procedures Lab 1 DMS 226 Sonographic Case Studies I 1 DMS 227 Sonographic Case Studies I 1 DMS 230 Gynecologic Pathology 2 DMS 240 Abdominal I Pathology 2 DMS 245 Abdominal II Pathology 2 DMS 248 Pediatric Sonography 2 DMS 250 Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation II 3 DMS 260 High Risk Obstetric Sonography 3 DMS 290 Small Parts & Superficial Structures 2 DMS 270 Clinical Practicum III 5 DMS 280 Clinical Practicum IV 5 DMS 291 Registry Preparation: OB/GYN 1 DMS 292 Registry Preparation: Abdomen 1

Effective fall 2020

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ASSOCIATE DEGREE APPLICATION POINTS Note: Some of the courses require prerequisites.

Associate Degree Pre-Requisites *B or better requiredA=10 pts. B=5 pts. C=2 pts. Possible Points ENGL 111G 10 MATH 121G 10 PHYS 211G 10 Or PHYS 210 Physics for the Health Sciences Or RADT 105 Radiographic Physics and Equipment *CHEM 110G 10

Or CHEM 111G*BIOL 225 10

Max 50 pts. Required but not as pre-requisite courses. If complete or "In Progress" at time of application A=5pts. B=3 pts. C=0 pts.

Possible Bonus Points

ENGL 218G Or COMM 253G 5 Or COMM 265G PSY 201G

Or SOC 201G 5 Max 10pts.

Bonus Course Work Possible Bonus Points

A=10 pts. B=5 pts. C=2 pts. BIOL 226 10 BIOL 227 10

A=5pts. B=3 pts. C=0 pts. STAT 251G 5 AHS 120 OR HIT 150 5 CS110 OR BCIS 110 5

Max 35 pts.

Field Experience Credentials Bonus Points

ARDMS, ARRT(S), CCI 15 pts. MD, DO, ARRT(RT), RN 10 pts. Veterinary Experience > 2 yrs. 5 pts. CNA or other allied health experience > 2 yrs. 5 pts.

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CERTIFICATE TRACK APPLICATION POINTS

Certificate GPA - see specific qualifications: http://dacc.nmsu.edu/dms/certificate-track-pre-requisites-and-admission-requirements/ Points 3.8- 4.0 70 3.5–3.7 65 3.3-3.4 60 3.0-3.2 55

Max 70 pts.

Field Experience Credentials Bonus Points

ARDMS, ARRT(S), CCI 15 pts.

MD, DO, ARRT(RT), RN 10 pts.

Veterinary Experience > 2 yrs. 5 pts.

CNA or other allied health experience > 2 yrs. 5 pts.

Max 15pts. Bonus Points (Only applies to courses in addition to degree requirements)

A= 5 pts. B= 3 pts. C=0pts. Possible Bonus Points ENGL 218G

Or COMM 253G Or COMM 265G 5 pts.

PSY/SOC 201G 5 pts.

STAT 251G 5 pts.

AHS 120 OR HIT 150 5 pts.

CS/BCIS 110 5 pts.

Max 25 pts. A=10 pts B=5 pts C=2 pts Possible Bonus Points

BIOL 226 10 pts.

BIOL 227 10 pts.

Max 20 pts.

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SONOGRAPHY TECHNICAL CORE REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE: Certificate Track Starts Here (Courses not in italics require admission into the DMS program)

Semester I Fall (10 technical +3 degree cr.) Credits DMS 100 Introduction to Clinical Practicum 1 DMS 101 Introduction Sonography/Patient Care 2 DMS 130 Pelvic Sonography 1 DMS 130L Pelvic Sonography Lab 1 (+2P) DMS 140 Abdominal Sonography I 3 DMS 140L Abdominal Sonography Lab 1 (+4P) DMS 150 Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation I 1

(3) ENGL 218G or COMM 253G or COMM 265G

Semester II Spring (10 technical +3 elective cr.) Credits DMS 160 1st Tri OB 1 DMS 165 2nd Tri OB 1 DMS 170 Clinical Practicum I 2 DMS 201 Sonographic Procedures 1 DMS 230 GYN Pathology 2 DMS 250 Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation II 3 DMS 116 (Elective) Vascular Technology 1 2 DMS 116L (Elective) Vascular Technology 1 Lab 1 (+3P)

(+3P) Semester III Summer (5 technical +2 elective cr.) Credits DMS 180 Clinical Practicum II 5 DMS 216 (Elective) Vascular Technology II 2

Semester IV Fall (10 technical +3 degree cr. + 2 elective cr.) Credits DMS 226 Case Studies I 1 DMS 240 Abdominal Pathology I 2 DMS 245 Abdominal Pathology II 2 DMS 255 (Elective) Vascular Physics 2 DMS 270 Clinical Practicum III 5 PSY 201G or SOC 201G (3)

Semester V Spring (15 technical + 1 elective cr.) Credits DMS 227 Case Studies II 1 DMS 248 Pediatric Sonography 2 DMS 260 High Risk OB 3 DMS 280 Clinical Practicum IV 5 DMS 290 Small Parts/Superficial Structures 2 DMS 291 Registry Review ABD 1 DMS 292 Registry Review OB/GYN 1 DMS 293 (Elective) Registry Prep. Vascular 1

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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM

CHECKLIST FOR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

Please use this checklist to make sure that all the required documents for application to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program are included in your application packet. APPLICANT: _______________________________________________ Date ______________ Admission to DACC (if NOT currently enrolled at DACC or NMSU):

______ Completed DACC application form (or Re-Application form, if applicable)

______ $20.00 application fee (not necessary for Re-Applications)

______ Current, official copies of all college transcripts (mailed to Admissions Office)

DMS Program Application Documents

______ TEAS exam ______ Program Application Packet (handed out at orientation meetings - see website for schedule) ______ Proof of Personal Health Insurance ______ DMS Program application form (or re-application form, if applicable) ______ Unofficial Copies of all college transcripts to Program (including current DACC/NMSU) ______ Clinical Site Preference form ______ Health profile questionnaire ______ Current Immunization Record ______ Resume of your educational and work experiences

(Certificate track applicants only) ______ Copy of your current professional certification card (Allied health applicants)

______ Copy of your diploma (Bachelor Degree applicants only) Please visit our website at http://dacc.nmsu.edu/dms/ . For additional information and to print out documents needed for application to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Doña Ana Community College. Application Deadline, April 1st Please keep a copy of all application materials for your record.