CERTIFICATE
(HEGIS Code Number 5207)
Program Director: Ellen Bowman
(716) 827-2497
Room 343

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is a skilled person qualified by academic and clinical preparation to perform ultrasound exams under the supervision of a qualified physician. The Sonographer may provide this service in a variety of medical settings. The graduate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography will be prepared to perform ultrasound examinations, provide patient care and record the anatomic, pathologic, and/or physiologic data for interpretation by the physician.

Students must begin this one-year certificate program in the fall semester. The program of study includes thirty-six (36) credit hours of didactic, college laboratory, and clinical sessions. All courses must be taken sequentially and all students matriculate on a full-time basis. Areas of concentration include ultrasound physics, abdominal, and OB/GYN sonography. Sonography related to small body structures and special procedures is also included. Extensive clinical experience is provided at Western New York health care facilities. (Transportation is the responsibility of the student.)

The graduate is eligible to sit for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certifying Examinations for Physics, Abdominal, and OB/GYN Sonography.

1. Specific Admission Requirements for DMS Program: Candidates for admission to this program must be a graduate of an A.A.S., B.S., or Diploma Radiologic Technology program
2. Minimum of 3.0 semester average attained in final semester of RT Program coursework
   

     *Diploma Graduates: Transcripts will be reviewed to determine compliance with academic

       requirements.

  3.  Interview with Program Director

  4.  Official transcripts from secondary or post-secondary institutions required

       Minimum Certificate Requirements:

       A total of 36 credit hours with a Quality Point Average of 2.0

                                              CURRICULUM

First Semester

Second Semester

Summer

Would you like more information on this or other programs? Fill out our Information Request Form or call 716-826-1200. Requests by mail may be sent to Trocaire College, Office of Admissions, 360 Choate Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 or e-mail us at Trocaire College. Please indicate your name, mailing address (including zip code), phone number and the program you are interested in.