The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program introduces students to a wide variety of specialties such as cardiac care, OB-GYN, thoracic and musculoskeletal.
About the Program
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, more commonly referred to as ultrasound technicians, work with specialized equipment that uses soundwaves to produce internal anatomical images of the human body. Their work helps to support medical professionals in making accurate diagnoses.
What You’ll Learn
A sonographer is responsible for obtaining patient history, performing the sonographic examination, maintaining patient comfort during the examination, and recording anatomy, pathology or other data for interpretation by the supervising physician.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program introduces students to a wide variety of specialties such as cardiac care, OB-GYN, thoracic and musculoskeletal. Students in this program learn alongside other health science students in our state-of-the-art simulation center.
Graduates of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program have knowledge of the normal structure and anatomy of the human body and use independent judgment in recognizing the need to perform procedures according to sonographic findings.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Career Opportunities
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Ultrasound Tech
- Ultrasonographer
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 6-8 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
Tuition Costs
The cost of your Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree depends on a number of factors such as total credits required, textbooks and the financial aid you receive. Some programs have additional costs such as uniforms, technology and equipment. Learn more about tuition and fees.
- $141.00 per credit (resident)
- $211.50 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
- Please refer to the Student Handbook for additional enrollment fee information.
Credits:
Program Curriculum
Course Number |
Clinical Admissions Requirements: |
Credits |
| 804-195 | College Algebra with Applications | 3 |
| 806-143 | College Physics 1 | 3 |
| 806-177 | General Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
Course Number |
Semester 1 |
Credits |
| 526-200 | Intro to DMS | 3 |
| 526-210 | Cross Sectional Anatomy | 2 |
| 526-221 | Sonography Physics 1 | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 806-179 | Advanced Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| 890-1xx | College 101 | 2 |
Course Number |
Semester 2 |
Credits |
| 103-159 | Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 526-207 | Abdominal Sonography | 4 |
| 526-208 | OB/GYN Sonography 1 | 3 |
| 526-223 | Vascular Imaging 1 | 3 |
| 809-1xx | Social Sciences Course | 3 |
Course Number |
Semester 3 |
Credits |
| 526-203 | Scanning with Proficiency | 1 |
| 526-209 | DMS Clinical Experience 1 | 2 |
| 526-211 | Superficial Sonography | 2 |
| 526-212 | OB/GYN Sonography 2 | 3 |
| 526-222 | Sonography Physics 2 | 2 |
| 809-1xx | Behavioral Science Course | 3 |
Course Number |
Semester 4 |
Credits |
| 526-226 | DMS Clinical Experience 2 | 4 |
| 526-215 | DMS Clinical Experience 3 | 4 |
| 526-217 | Registry Review | 1 |
| 526-224 | Vascular Imaging 2 | 3 |
| 801-196 | Oral and Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
This guide is for students completing the program full-time. Meet with your advisor to create a short-term and long-term plan that meets your needs.
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Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
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