Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Programs

Associate in Applied Science

Diagnostic medical sonographers cardiovascular technologists and technicians operate special equipment to create images and conduct tests. They work closely with physicians and surgeons who view the photos and test results to assess and diagnose medical conditions. Upon successfully completing the program, students are eligible to obtain licensure in the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

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What You Can Do

Sonographers can choose to work in clinics, hospitals, private practice physician offices, public health facilities, laboratories, and other medical settings performing examinations in their areas of specialization. Career advancement opportunities exist in education, administration, research, and in commercial companies as education/application specialists, sales representatives, and technical advisors.

Jobs

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Earning Potential

View the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers at Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

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FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ORI 100	College 101	1
ALH 101	Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation	1
ALH 217	Medical Terminology	3
BIO 206	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
MAT 108	College Algebra OR any IAI Math	3-4
DMS 104	Diagnostic Ultrasound Foundations	4
		16 – 17

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

PHY 121	Technical Physics	3
DMS 112	Cardiac EKG and Electrophysiology	1
DMS 202	Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology	4
DMS 204	Cardiac Ultrasound Imaging/Lab I	4
DMS 206	Cardiac Ultrasound Clinic I	2.5
		14.5

FIRST YEAR – SUMMER SEMESTER

DMS 214	Cardiac Ultrasound Imaging/Lab II	4
DMS 226	Cardiac Ultrasound Clinic II	5
		9

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

DMS 200	Medical Physics and Instrumentation I	2
DMS 210	Medical Physics and Instrumentation II	2
DMS 224	Cardiac Ultrasound Imaging/Lab III	4
DMS 236	Cardiac Ultrasound Clinic III	5
		13

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

COM 115	Speech OR COM 116 Interpersonal Communication	3
DMS 230	Cardiac Seminar	2
DMS 246	Cardiac Ultrasound Clinic IV	10
		15

Total Hours for Degree

67.5

Notes and Information

Students must maintain a grade of “C” or higher in all courses.

The Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is a minimum of 72 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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The John A. Logan Adult Cardiac Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the joint review committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
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John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

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