LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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CURRICULUM GUIDE |
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
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Associate in Applied Science Degree |
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Curriculum Code: 0790 (Effective Summer 2004 - Summer 2006) |
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer provides patient services in a
variety of medical settings using medical ultrasound under the
supervision of a physician. Sonographers assist the physician in
gathering sonographic data necessary to diagnose a variety of
conditions and diseases. Sonographers obtain, review, and
integrate patient history and supporting clinical data to
facilitate optimum diagnostic results. They perform appropriate
procedures and record anatomical, pathological, and/or
physiological data as well as sonographic data and other
pertinent observations made during the procedure for
interpretation by a physician. They provide patient education
related to medical ultrasound and promote principles of good
health. |
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The D.M.S. curriculum is an integrated six semester program that
incorporates didactic and clinical training designed to prepare
the student for employment in the field of diagnostic medical
sonography. The program is aligned with the standards and
guidelines of the Joint Review Commission on Diagnostic Medical
Sonography and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs (JRCDMS-CAAHEP.) Graduates of the program are
prepared for examination by the American Registry of Diagnostic
Medical Sonographers. The associate degree option is for
students with no previous background in an allied health field
as well as for allied health professionals who have completed
the certificate of achievement and who wish to complete
additional course work toward this degree. |
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This is a selective admission program. In order to be
considered as a candidate for this program, students must meet
basic admission requirements beyond those required for admission
to the college. Many of the courses for this program are open
only to students officially admitted to the Diagnostic Medical
Sonography Program. |
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PREREQUISITES
Students should see Course Descriptions or Course
Offerings for course prerequisite information. See the
Assessment and Placement Testing section for skills
assessment and advising information. |
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INFORMATION
The admission and/or graduation requirements for this program
may change each academic year. The program requirements
below apply only to those students who have been admitted to the
program for the 2004/2005 academic year. For the most
recent and complete information, interested students should
contact the Admissions Office, Gannon Vocational-Technical
Center, Room 2200, telephone number (517) 483-1254. |
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REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THE DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
PROGRAM
For current information about admission requirements, students
must contact the Admissions Office, Gannon Vocational-Technical
Center, Room 2200, telephone number (517) 483-1254. |
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REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL:
58
CREDITS |
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TITLE |
CREDIT HOURS |
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BIOL 201 |
Human Anatomy |
4 |
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BIOL 202 |
Human Physiology |
4 |
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CHSE 120A |
Med Term: The Basics |
.5 |
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CHSE 120C |
Med Term: Radiology & MS |
.5 |
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CHSE 120D |
Med Term: Digestive/Endocrine |
.5 |
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CHSE 120E |
Med Term: Urinary/Reproductive |
.5 |
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IDMS 200 |
Sonographic Introduction (See Note 1) |
2 |
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IDMS 201 |
General Sonography I: Abdomen |
4 |
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IDMS 202 |
OB/GYN Sonography I |
4 |
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IDMS 234 |
Sonographic Physics |
2 |
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IDMS 245 |
Sonographic Instrumentation |
2 |
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IDMS 265 |
General Sonography II |
4 |
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IDMS 266 |
OB/GYN Sonography II |
4 |
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IDMS 280 |
Clinical Experience I |
7 |
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IDMS 281 |
Clinical Experience II |
7 |
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IDMS 282 |
Clinical Experience III |
8 |
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PHYS 120 |
The Art of Physics (See Note 2) |
4 |
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LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL: 9-11 CREDITS |
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Complete the indicated number of credits from EACH
CHOICE listed below. |
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CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas |
9-11 Credits |
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(See General Education Core Requirements for information
on how to fulfill these requirements. Core area proficiency
exams, where appropriate, are available for each core area.) |
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Communication Core Area |
3 |
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Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area |
3-4 |
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Mathematics Core Area (See Note 3) |
0 |
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Science Core Area (See Note 4) |
0 |
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Writing Core Area |
3-4 |
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MINIMUM TOTAL |
67 |
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NOTES: |
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IDMS 200 may be waived by a D.M.S. program advisor for students
with an allied health credential. |
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Students with prior physics education should consult with a
D.M.S. program advisor before enrolling in this course. |
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Students completing Phase I requirements for admission to the
Diagnostic Medical Sonography program have fulfilled the
requirements for this Core area. |
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Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the
requirements for this Core area. |
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SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE |
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It
is recommended, but not required, that students complete their
General Education Core courses in Semesters I & II prior to
admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. BIOL
201, BIOL 202, and PHYS 120 must be completed prior to admission
to the D.M.S. Program as part of the Phase I requirements for
admission. MATH 112 is also required for admission to the
program and may be waived by successfully passing a proficiency
exam. IDMS courses are offered once a year in the following
sequence. Students are admitted to the program in the spring
and will be assigned to begin Semester III in the summer
semester. |
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III (Summer) |
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BIOL 201 |
BIOL 202 |
IDMS 200 |
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MATH 112 (or |
PHYS 120 |
CHSE 120A |
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Proficiency) |
Lim.Ch. |
CHSE 120C |
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Lim.Ch. |
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CHSE 120D |
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Lim.Ch. |
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CHSE 120E |
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IV
(Fall) |
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(Spring) |
VI
(Summer) |
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IDMS 201 |
IDMS 245 |
IDMS 282 |
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IDMS 202 |
IDMS 265 |
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IDMS 234 |
IDMS 266 |
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IDMS 280 |
IDMS 281 |
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