Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Healthcare
- Program Code: 10-526-2
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: June
About the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree
As a graduate of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, you can choose to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including clinics, hospitals, private practice physician offices and public health facilities and laboratories. You perform routine sonographic (ultrasound) examinations of the body to include the abdomen, small parts, obstetrics and gynecology. You work closely with physicians and may assist in the performance of invasive procedures. This program will transfer to numerous 4-year colleges and universities. Graduates are eligible for certification in Sonography through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
This program admits students via a waiting list process.
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Career Outlook
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DETAILED PROGRAM INFORMATION
Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SEMESTER 1 | ||
| ENG-195 | Written Communication (or) ENG-201 English 1 |
3 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| BIOSCI-177 | General Anatomy and Physiology ‡ (or) BIOSCI-201 Anatomy and Physiology |
4 |
| PHYS-139 | Survey of Physics | 3 |
| SEMESTER 2 | ||
| SOCSCI-172 | Intro to Diversity Studies (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI course |
3 |
| BIOSCI-179 | Advanced Anatomy and Physiology (or) BIOSCI-202 Anatomy and Physiology 2 |
4 |
| MATH-107 | College Mathematics (or) Any 200-level MATH course |
3 |
| DMS-200 | Intro to DMS ‡ | 3 |
| SEMESTER 3 | ||
| DMS-221 | Sonography Physics 1 ‡ | 3 |
| DMS-210 | Cross Sectional Anatomy ‡ | 2 |
| DMS-207 | Abdominal Sonography ‡ | 4 |
| DMS-208 | OB/GYN Sonography 1 ‡ | 3 |
| SEMESTER 4 | ||
| DMS-222 | Sonography Physics 2 ‡ | 2 |
| DMS-223 | Vascular Imaging 1 ‡ | 3 |
| DMS-212 | OB/GYN Sonography 2 ‡ | 3 |
| DMS-203 | Scanning with Proficiency ‡ | 1 |
| DMS-209 | DMS Clinical Experience 1 ‡ | 2 |
| ENG-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication (or) Any 200-level ENG course (except ENG-200 or ENG-201) or any 200-level SPEECH |
3 |
| SEMESTER 5 | ||
| DMS-211 | Superficial Sonography ‡ | 2 |
| DMS-224 | Vascular Imaging 2 ‡ | 3 |
| DMS-220 | DMS Clinical Experience 2 ‡ | 5 |
| SEMESTER 6 | ||
| DMS-225 | DMS Clinical Experience 3 ‡ | 3 |
| DMS-229 | DMS Clinical Experience 4 ‡ | 2 |
| ELECTIVES | (Two credits) | 2 |
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
69 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Semester sequence based on a full-time course load and a Fall start date.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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Links & Resources
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Course Map (pdf)
Healthcare Student Handbook (pdf)
CastleBranch Requirements and Forms (pdf)
Important Dates
Fall start: Review Window in February
Spring start: Review Window in September
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Events Calendar
Program Outcomes
To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the following concentrations:
- Abdominol Sonography - Extended
- Obstetrics and gynecology Sonograpy
- Provide patient care and education
- Utilize acoustic physics, Doppler ultrasound principles and ultrasound instrumentation
- Complete diagnostic sonographic exams
- Model professional behaviors and ethics
- Collaborate with members of the healthcare team
Admission Requirements
Waiting List
This program admits students via a waiting list process. Students must complete all academic preparedness requirements before being placed into core program courses when seats are available.
- Program capacity is 13 students once a year in Spring.
- Waiting time upon completion of all academic preparedness requirements is five years.
Academic Preparedness Requirements
- GPA of 2.5 or higher at MATC
- Complete BIOSCI-177 (or BIOSCI-201) with a B- or higher, BIOSCI-179 (or BIOSCI-202) with a B- or higher, and PHYS-139 with a C or higher.
- Pass the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) with a score of 70% or higher (three lifetime attempts in person).
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