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Contact Info.
(All email addresses end with "angelina.edu")
Casey Davis
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Coordinator
cdavis
FAX (936) 633-5241
Mailing Address:
Sonography Program, P.O. Box 1768, Lufkin, TX 75902-1768
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INFORMATION SESSIONS DATES:
Oct. 14, 2008 5:30p.m., HC I Room 110
Nov. 18, 2008 5:30p.m., HC I Room 110
Feb. 24, 2009 5:30p.m., HC I Room 110
March 31, 2009 5:30p.m., HC I Room 110
The college offers a cooperative program with area
hospitals that is designed to provide understanding, proficiency, and
skill in diagnostic medical sonography. Upon completion of the
program, the successful student is awarded an Associate in Applied
Science Degree.
The program curriculum is a balance of approved didactic and technical courses which affords each student individual opportunities for educational development and clinical competence. The student must achieve a minimum grade of "C" in all sonography courses or be dropped from the program.
Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography
1. Application and acceptance to Angelina College.
2. Pass all sections of TASP/THEA (must take Accuplacer if TASP exempt) prior to May 1st each year for August consideration.
3. Submit passing TASP/THEA scores, proof of exemption, or Accuplacer results to health careers secretary HC II, room 128.
4. Attend a sonography information session to obtain a program application and/or information.
5. Program application must be submitted completed physical health form, receive appropriate immunizations as mandated by the Texas Department of State
Health Services for health care workers, and provide proof of current 2 year American Heart Association CPR card
no later than May 1st each year for August consideration. All requested information must be received by the program in order for the application to be complete. The hepatitis B series (3 shots in 6
months) must be completed by the first clinical day of the first semester.
6. Submit all official college transcripts directly to Angelina College Office of Admissions from issuing schools/agencies. College transfer students must submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. A copy of official college transcripts
and a high school transcript or copy of GED scores should be submitted with the completed program application.
7. Complete all prerequisite courses prior to designated date:
BIOL 2404 - Human A&P (General)
ENGL 1301 - Composition
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology
MATH 1314 - College Algebra
DMSO 1210 - Introduction to Sonography
DMSO 1302 - Basic Ultrasound Physics
Prerequisite courses may be taken only twice for selection consideration. If a prerequisite course is taken more than twice, only the second grade will be
calculated in the cumulative GPA for prerequisite courses. Students who receive a grade of "D" or "F" in DMSO 1210 or DMSO 1302 will not be eligible for consideration.
8. Acceptance into the diagnostic medical sonography program is limited. Applicants will be ranked and selected based on the following criteria:
a. Completion of ALL requirements by published deadlines.
b. Cumulative GPA in BIOL 2404, ENGL 1301, PSYC 2301, MATH 1314, DMSO 1210, DMSO 1302. Applicants will be ranked according to the cumulative GPA of the prerequisite courses following the completion of the first Summer semester. Twenty (20) applicants with the highest GPA of the prerequisite courses will be scheduled for a personal interview to determine the students that will be accepted for program admission.
c. Program admission is based upon a point value system which includes the cumulative GPA of the prerequisite courses and an individual interview. The DMS program currently accepts 8 to 10 students per year based upon the availability of appropriate clinical agencies to support the program's clinical education.
9. Students accepted into the program are also required to submit a completed physical health form, receive appropriate immunizations as mandated by Texas Department of Health for health care workers, and provide proof of a negative drug screen and current CPR certification prior to clinical assignment.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Mission and Philosophy
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, in concert with the mission and philosophy of Angelina College, is committed to provide a quality and comprehensive education in general sonography for preparation in the profession. Through didactic information, educational resources, and a variety of clinical experiences, the program is designed to develop competent, responsible, and independent sonography professionals. The program's mission is also supported by a dedicated team of experienced faculty, sonographers, and physicians who encourage and model life long learning in diagnostic medical sonography.
Goals
To provide the highest quality instruction of a curriculum designed to prepare the graduate to demonstrate knowledge, comprehension, application of technical, affective, psychomotor, and critical thinking skills, and competency in the role as an entry level sonographer.
To produce graduates who are eligible and competent to pass the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers certification examinations upon completion of the program.
To provide students with both academic and clinical instruction in the field of Diagnostic Medical Sonography in order to meet the employment needs of the graduate and medical communities.
To foster and promote a life-long desire for learning and professional growth in each student.
State Licensing Requirements
Students considering this program are advised that any conviction of a felony or misdemeanor charge (other than a minor traffic violation/DWI is not a minor traffic violation) can make them ineligible for certification by the ARDMS. The ARDMS is the
only agency that can address whether they will or will not allow an individual with a criminal record to write the examination. If in doubt, students should investigate the possibilities with the ARDMS at (301) 738-8401.
Student Accidents:
As a student at Angelina College, you will encounter certain risks while you are enrolled in a classroom, or laboratory experience, or in a clinical or practicum setting. In the event that you sustain an injury and or require any medical testing or care, all resulting medical expenses (hospital, ambulance, or physician fees), are your responsibility and not the responsibility of Angelina College or the clinical/practicum site.
It is recommended that you purchase a student/personal health insurance plan (medical and hospitalization) if you are not covered by a group health insurance plan.
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Associate of Applied Science
Received THECB approval June 2004 |
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Basic Core of General Education Courses
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Credit Hrs |
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1. Communications
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English - ENGL 1301
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3 |
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Speech - SPCH 1318, 1315, or 1311
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3 |
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2. Mathematics
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Math - MATH 1314
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3 |
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3. Natural Science
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Biology - BIOL 2404
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4 |
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4. Humanities & Visual and Performing Arts
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Visual and Performing Arts - ARTS 1301, DRAM 1310, or MUSI 1306 or 1310
Humanities - ENGL 2322, 2323, 2326, 2332, or 2379
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3 |
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5. Social & Behavioral Sciences
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Psychology - PSYC 2301
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3 |
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Total Hours
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19 |
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Required Technical Core Courses
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*DMSO 1210 Introduction to Sonography
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2 |
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*DMSO 1302 Basic Ultrasound Physics
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3 |
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*DMSO 1351 Sonographic Cross Sectional Anatomy
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3 |
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*DMSO 1405 Sonography of Abdominopelvic Cavity
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4 |
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*DMSO 1360 Medical Sonography Clinical I
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3 |
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*DMSO 1342 Intermediate Ultrasound Physics
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3 |
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*DMSO 2405 Sonography of Obstetrics/ Gynecology
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4 |
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*DMSO 1460 Medical Sonography Clinical II
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4 |
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*DMSO 2353 Sonography of Superficial Structure
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3 |
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*DMSO 2342 Sonography of High-Risk Obstetrics
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3 |
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*DMSO 2260 Medical Sonography Clinical III
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2 |
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*DSVT 1103 Introduction to Vascular Technology
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1 |
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*DMSO 2243 Advanced Ultrasound Physics
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2 |
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*DMSO 2441 Sonography of Abdominopelvic Pathology
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4 |
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*DMSO 2345 Advanced Sonography Practices
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3 |
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*DMSO 2460 Medical Sonography Clinical IV
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4 |
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PSYC 0300 Student Development
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0 |
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Total Hours for AAS
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67 |
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*Prerequisites and co-requisites required: See course descriptions. Courses must be taken in sequence.
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Upon successful completion of these courses, the student is eligible to receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
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Course Descriptions
DMSO 1210 Introduction to Sonography. Two hours credit. An introduction to the profession of sonography and the role of the sonographer. Emphasis on medical terminology, ethical/legal aspects, written and verbal communication, and professional issues relating to registry, accreditation, professional organizations and history of the profession. Thirty-two classroom hours. Co-requisites: DMSO 1302. (Pending approval by THECB). Lab Fee.
DMSO 1360 Medical Sonography Clinical I. Three hours credit. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables students to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Two hundred and fifty-six clinical hours. Prerequisites: DMSO 1210 and DMSO 1302. Co-requisites: DMSO 1342, DMSO 1351, and DMSO 1405. (Program acceptance required.) (Pending approval by THECB).
DMSO 1302 Basic Ultrasound Physics. Three hours credit. Basic acoustical physics and acoustical waves in human tissue. Emphasis on ultrasound transmission in soft tissues, attenuation of sound energy, parameters affecting sound transmission, and resolution of sound beams. Forty-eight classroom hours. Co-requisite: DMSO 1210. (Pending approval by THECB). Lab Fee.
DMSO 1351 Sonographic Cross Sectional Anatomy. Three hours credit. Detailed study of the anatomy of the abdomen and pelvis including anatomical relationships of organs such as liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and vascular structures and body planes and quadrants. Forty-eight classroom hours. Prerequisites: DMSO 1210 and DMSO 1302. Co-requisites: DMSO 1360, DMSO 1342, and DMSO 1405. (Program acceptance required.) (Pending approval by THECB).
DMSO 1405 Sonography of Abdominopelvic Cavity. Four hours credit. Detailed study of normal and pathological abdominal and pelvic structures as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Forty-eight classroom hours and thirty- two laboratory hours. Prerequisites: DMSO 1210 and DMSO 1302. Co-requisites: DMSO 1360, DMSO 1342, and DMSO 1351. (Program acceptance required.) (Pending approval by THECB). Lab Fee.
DMSO 1342 Intermediate Ultrasound Physics. Three hours credit. A continuation of the study of the acoustical physics. Topics include interaction of ultrasound with tissues, the mechanics of ultrasound production and display, various transducer designs and construction, quality assurance, bioeffects, image artifacts. Methods of Doppler flow analysis may be introduced. Forty-eight classroom hours. Prerequisites: DMSO 1210 and DMSO 1302. Co-requisites: DMSO 1360, DMSO 1351, and DMSO 1405. (Pending approval by THECB). Lab Fee.
DMSO 1460 Medical Sonography Clinical II. Four hours credit. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables students to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Three hundred and eighty-four clinical hours. Prerequisites: DMSO 1342, DMSO 1360, DMSO 1351, and DMSO 1405. (Pending approval by THECB).
DMSO 2353 Sonography of Superficial Structures. Three hours credit. Detailed study of normal and pathological superficial structures as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Forty-eight classroom hours. Prerequisites: DMSO 1342, DMSO 1360, DMSO 1351, and DMSO 1405. (Pending approval by THECB). Lab Fee.
DMSO 2405 Sonography of Obstetrics/ Gynecology. Four hours credit. Detailed study of the pelvis and obstetrics/gynecology as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Forty-eight classroom hours and thirty-two laboratory hours. Prerequisites: DMSO 1342, DMSO 1360, DMSO 1351, and DMSO 1405. (Pending approval by THECB). Lab Fee.
DMSO 2342 Sonography of High-Risk Obstetrics. Three hours credit. This course emphasizes maternal disease and fetal abnormalities as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Forty-eight classroom hours. Prerequisites: DMSO 1460, DMSO 2353, and DMSO 2405. (Pending approval by THECB). Lab Fee.
DMSO 2260 Medical Sonography Clinical III. Two hours credit. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables students to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. One hundred and forty-four clinical hours. Prerequisites: DMSO 1460, DMSO 2353, and DMSO 2405. (Pending approval by THECB).
DSVT 1103 Introduction to Vascular Technology. One hour credit. An introduction to basic noninvasive vascular theories, with emphasis on basic skills and knowledge, such as image orientation, transducer handling, and identification of anatomic structures. Sixteen classroom hours. Prerequisites: DMSO 2342 and DMSO 2260. (Pending approval by THECB). Lab Fee.
DMSO 2243 Advanced Ultrasound Physics. Two hours credit. Advanced course emphasizing theory and practice of ultrasound principles including advances in ultrasound technology. Thirty-two classroom hours. Prerequisites: DMSO 2342 and DMSO 2260. (Pending approval by THECB). Lab Fee.
DMSO 2441 Sonography of Abdominopelvic Pathology. Four hours credit. This course emphasizes pathologies and disease states of the abdomen and pelvis as related to scanning techniques, patient history and laboratory data, transducer selection, and scanning protocols. Endocavitary sonographic anatomy and procedures including pregnancy may be discussed. Forty-eight classroom hours and thirty- two laboratory hours. Prerequisites: DMSO 2342 and DMSO 2260. (Pending approval by THECB). Lab Fee.
DMSO 2345 Advanced Sonography Practices. (Capstone) Three hours credit. Advanced sonographic procedures and special topics. Review of previously covered material is included. Vascular methodology, case studies, and film critique are discussed. Forty-eight classroom hours. Prerequisites: DMSO 2342 and DMSO 2260. (Pending approval by THECB).
DMSO 2460 Medical Sonography Clinical IV. Four hours credit. A health-related work-based learning experience that enables students to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Three hundred and eighty-four clinical hours. Prerequisites: DMSO 2342 and DMSO 2260. (Pending approval by
THECB).
Clinical Facilities
Lufkin:
- Memorial Health System of
East Texas
- Frank & Franklin
- P.O. Box 1447
- Lufkin, Texas 75901
- (936) 634-8111
- www.memorialhealth.org
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- Woodland Heights Medical
Center
- 500 Gaslight Blvd.
- Lufkin, Texas 75901
- (936) 634-8311
- www.woodlandheights.net
Nacogdoches:
- Memorial Hospital
- 1204 Mound Street
- Nacogdoches, Texas 75961
- (936) 564-4611
- www.nacmem.org
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- Nacogdoches Medical Center
- 4920 NE Stallings Drive
- Nacogdoches, Texas 75961
- (936) 569-9481
- www.nacmedicalcenter.com
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Livingston:
- Memorial Medical Center -
Livingston
1717 HWY 59 Bypass
- Livingston, Texas 77351
- (936) 327-4381
- www.memorialhealth.org
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