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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY (DMS-AAS)
PRIMARY ADVISORS: DeeAnn VanDerSchaaf (ext. 3318), Vicki Bynum (ext. 3390/3591) PROGRAM GOAL: The program is designed to prepare the student for employment as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. The Sonographer is skilled by academic & clinical training to perform ultrasound examinations under the supervision of a qualified physician. Students are encouraged to complete as many of the general education courses as possible prior to entering the Sonography program. The program curriculum includes all courses required for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associates in Applied Science Degree. A minimum grade of C must be achieved in all courses identified in the program curriculum, including courses required for admission. Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a selective admission, limited enrollment program. Admission to Gulf Coast Community College does not imply acceptance into the Sonography Program. After being accepted in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, the courses in the curriculum are progressive in nature, with one course building on the preceding course. Because of this progressive relationship, all courses in a term must be completed with a grade of C or better in order to continue to the next term. Application process: 1. Application to Gulf Coast Community College. 2. Submit high school transcripts and college transcripts to the Office of Records and Admissions and have a transcript evaluation prior to the application deadline. 3. Submit a Sonography program application including the technical standards form and a letter of intent. The application package is available from the Health Sciences Division. 4. Submit active Florida College Entry Level Placement Test (CPT) with minimum scores for placement into college level reading and English, arithmetic and algebra scores. Acceptable scores are noted in the application package. 5. Have successfully complete with a C or higher, the following prerequisites:
6. Schedule an appointment with the Program Director, DeeAnn VanDerSchaaf, 913-3318, for advisement. Requirements after conditional acceptance: 1. Physical
examination & immunizations record with satisfactory results. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES for May 2008 Class Required Prerequisites that must be completed prior to application deadline of March 15, 2008 ENG 1101
English 1
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3 MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra . .. .3 Other General Education Prerequisites needed. We strongly encourage to complete these courses prior to the sonography program. BSC 2086 Human Anatomy/Physiology II...
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.....3 (OST 1257 Medical Terminology recommended) Total general education 28 Credits DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY (DMS-AAS)
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1100C Principles and Protocols of Sonographic Imaging......4 SON1000C Introduction to Sonography...............................................2 Total Sonography 44 Credits Total Degree Hours .. 72
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES for January 2009 Class Required Prerequisites that must be completed prior to application deadline of October 15, 2008 ENG 1101
English 1
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3 MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra . .. .3
Other General Education Prerequisites needed. We strongly encourage to complete these courses prior to the sonography program.
PSY 2012 Psychology
or SYG 2000 Sociology..
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3 OST 1257 Medical Terminology....... .. ..2
Total general education 21 Credits DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY (DMS-AAS)
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1100C Principles and Protocols of Sonographic Imaging......4 SON1000C Introduction to Sonography...............................................2 SON 2175 Vascular Sonography........................................................3 SON 2834 Clinical Education IV.........................................................4 Total Sonography 51 Credits Total Degree Hours .. 72
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