YOU ARE THE FUTURE OF DMS.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is a two-year program, once accepted into the core program. It will be housed at our Savannah location. The pre-requisite courses may be taken in the classroom or online. Once students graduate the program, they will be eligible to sit for the SPI exam.
What is a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers operate special imaging equipment to create images or conduct tests to help physicians assess and diagnose medical conditions. They create images of the body’s organs and tissues which are often the first imaging tests performed when disease is suspected. Sonography uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images inside the body. This instrument, ultrasound transducer, scans parts of the body and emits pulses of sound that bounce back, causing echoes. The echoes are then sent to the ultrasound machine, which processes them and displays images used by physicians for diagnosis. They may be certified in multiple specialties.
Pre-Requisite Courses
Must complete the pre-requisite courses prior to beginning the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program with a “C” or above.
CourseID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
BI240 | Anatomy | 4 |
**BI242 | Physiology | 4 |
*PS185 | College Physics | 4 |
AH160 | Basic Medical Terminology | 3 |
Total | 15 |
- *Testing Required
- **Requires pre-requisite of Anatomy
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Must complete with “C” or above and may be taken prior to or concurrent with the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
CourseID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SP175 | Speech OR | |
SP220 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 |
*EN101 | English I | 3 |
*MT122 | College Algebra | 3 |
*HI103 | American History to 1877 OR | |
*HI104 | American History since 1877 OR | |
*PL216 | National Government | 3 |
Total | 12 |
- *Testing Required
- Dual credit/Transfer credit This plan is designed for students with no dual or transfer credit. If you have taken courses at other colleges, you will need to provide official transcripts to NCMC.
- Developmental Studies This plan assumes that the student does not need to take Developmental Study courses. Placement test scores determine whether or not the student will need to complete Developmental Study courses. You can learn more about Developmental Study courses in the NCMC College Catalog.
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY COURSES
Once accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, you will take the following courses.
First Year
First Semester
CourseID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SG100 | Introduction to Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I | 3 |
SG110 | Introduction Sonography Diagnostic and Medical Law Ethics | 2 |
SG120 | Abdominal Ultrasound & Small Parts I | 2 |
SG130 | Vascular Technology I | 2 |
SG140 | Scanning Lab I | 3 |
Total | 12 |
Second Semester
CourseID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SG150 | Advanced Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II | 3 |
SG160 | Vascular Technology II | 2 |
SG170 | Gynecologic & First Trimester Sonography | 2 |
SG180 | Abdominal Ultrasound & Small Parts II | 2 |
SG190 | Scanning Lab II | 2 |
SG195 | Clinical Practice I | 4 |
Total | 15 |
Third Semester
CourseID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SG210 | Abdominal Ultrasound & Small Parts III | 2 |
SG220 | Clinical Practice II | 4 |
Total | 6 |
Second Year
First Semester
CourseID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SG230 | Obstetrical 2nd and 3rd Trimester Sonography | 2 |
SG240 | Scanning Lab III | 2 |
SG250 | Clinical Practice III | 8 |
Total | 12 |
Second Semester
CourseID | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SG260 | Senior Seminar and Registry Review | 2 |
SG270 | Clinical Practice IV | 10 |
Total | 12 |
NCMC Tuition and Cost Breakdown
- Accepted as an NCMC student
- Once Accepted into the Program, will be located at Savannah, MO
- Minimum of “C” or above and a 2.5 GPA required in pre-requisite and general education courses
- Pre-Admission Packet
- TEAS for Allied Health Exam (minimum score of 55)
- Attend a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Informational Session. Schedule Your Session Now!
- Clinical Travel up to 90 miles from Savannah
- Job Shadow required prior to admission
- Application Deadline: March 1
Program Contact Information
Kristi Cutsinger, MBA
Program Coordinator of Health Sciences
North Central Missouri College
1301 Main Street
Trenton, MO 64683
[email protected]
(660) 357-6284
ASHLEY SMITH, B.Ed., RVT
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Instructor and Program Director
North Central Missouri College
1301 Main Street
Trenton, MO 64683
[email protected]