Associate of Applied Science│2 Years│69 Credits│Beaver Dam Campus│Eligible for Financial Aid
WI Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $66,523
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.
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.
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.
Career opportunities include, but aren’t limited to, the following:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Ultrasound Tech
- Ultrasonographer
Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates: $66,523
Please visit the Program Catalog for the latest course requirements.
| CLINICAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| 804-195 | College Algebra with Applications | 3 |
| 806-143 | College Physics 1 | 3 |
| 806-177 | General Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| SEMESTER 1 | ||
| 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 |
| 890-101 | College 101 | 2 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| SEMESTER 2 | ||
| 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 |
| Social Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| SEMESTER 3 | ||
| 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 |
| Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| SEMESTER 4 | ||
| 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 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 69 | |
NOTE: To see all course descriptions for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, go to the Radiography/Diagnostic Medical Sonography (526) course description page.
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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This program also requires:
- Health Requirements
- Criminal Background Check
Petition Process Details: Students are provisionally accepted to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program in “pre-core” status. When program ready, students go through the petition process.
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.
- $143.45 per credit (resident)
- $215.18 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
- Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
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Credits:
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 4-6 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
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