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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, where the physician is responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures.
Specifically, the graduate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography will be prepared with the skills necessary to perform ultrasound examinations, provide patient care and record the anatomic, pathologic, and/or physiologic data for interpretation by the physician.
The program of study includes thirty-six (36) credit hours of didactic, college laboratory and clinical sessions. Learning experience emphasize 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.
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.
- Minimum of 3.0 semester average attained in final semester of RT Program coursework*.
- Interview with Program Director.
- Official transcripts from secondary or post-secondary institutions required
*Diploma Graduates: Transcripts will be reviewed to determine compliance with academic requirements.
Minimum Certificate Requirements:
A total of 36 credit hours with a Quality Point Average of 2.0
CURRICULUM
First Semester
| DMS 100 | Cross Sectional Anatomy |
| DMS 101 | Introduction to DMS |
| DMS 106 | Physics of Ultrasound I |
| DMS 110 | Abdominal Sonography I |
| DMS 111 | Abdominal Sonography I Lab |
| DMS 115 | Pelvic Sonography |
| DMS 116 | Pelvic Sonography Lab |
| DMS 120 | Sonography Clinical Practicum |
Second Semester
| DMS 205 | Obstetrical Sonography |
| DMS 206 | Physics of Ultrasound II |
| DMS 210 | Abdominal Sonography II |
| DMS 211 | Abdominal Sonography II Lab |
| DMS 215 | College Seminar Ultrasound Research |
| DMS 219 | Special Sonographic Procedures |
| DMS 220 | Sonography Clinical Practicum II |
Summer
| DMS 230 | Sonography Clinical Practicum III |
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.