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School of Health Careers

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Degree: Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography 

Learn to use the specialized equipment to make images of structures inside the human body using sound waves in this two-year program of classroom, technical courses and supervised general workplace training at area hospitals. Earn an associate in applied science degree; meet the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography’s requirements to become certified. 

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Career Outlook

In the deep east Texas region, sonographers earn between $55,020 and $74,7800*.

 
*National Center for O*Net Development. Retrieved September 2023 from https://www.onetonline.org/.

Contact Us


3500 South First Street
Lufkin, TX 75901

Program Director: Casey Davis
cdavis@angelina.edu
(936)633-5268

Admin Assistants:

Daphne Shepherd
(936) 671-7348

Terry Scott
(936) 633-5265

School of Health Careers Dean
Winifred Ferguson Adams
(936) 633-5266
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Why AC for Sonography?

Commitment to Excellence

Learn from a distinguished faculty with extensive experience in a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Individualized Instruction

Personalized learning experience with one-on-one guidance with a registered sonographer at clinical sites. Receive individualized instruction with small class sizes, fostering a supportive and tailored educational environment.

Student Growth & Networking

Connect with professionals at conferences and hospitals during your clinical hours. As a student, you’ll be part of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and you will graduate with multiple credentials.

Accreditation

Angelina College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP 93551 13th St. N. #7709 Seminole, FL 33775, 727-214-2350, www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS 6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500 Ellicott City, MD 21043, 443-973-3251. www.jrcdms.org).

Recommended Course Sequence

  First Semester
Semester/Course Lec Hrs Lab Hrs Cont Hrs Credit Hrs
  Prerequisites
ENGL 1301  Composition 3 0 64 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 0 48 3
PHYS 1305 Elementary Physics 3 0 48 3
BIOL 2404 General Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 32 80 4
PSYC 2301  General Psychology 3 0 48 3
DMSO 1210     Introduction to Sonography 2 0 32 2
  17 32 320 18
  Fall Semester
DMSO 1266 Practicum (or Field Experience) – Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 0 0 256 2
DMSO 1342 Intermediate Ultrasound Physics 3 0 48 3
DMSO 1351 Sonographic Sectional Anatomy 3 0 48 3
DMSO 1441 Abdominopelvic Sonography 3 48 96 4
  9 48 448 12
  Spring Semester
DMSO 1267 Practicum (or Field Experience) – Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 0 0 256 2
DMSO 2353 Sonography of Superficial Structures 3 0 48 3
DMSO 2405 Sonography of Obstetrics/Gynecology 3 64 112 4
  7 64 416 9
   
  Summer Session II
DMSO 2266 Practicum (or Field Experience) – Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 0 0 228 2
   
  Fall Semester- Second Year
DMSO 2342 Sonography of High Risk Obstetrics 3 0 48 3
DMSO 2351 Doppler Physics 2 64 96 3
DMSO 2366 Practicum (or Field Experience) – Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 0 0 384 3

Creative Arts (3 hours)

ARTS 1301, DRAM 1310, MUSI 1310, MUSI 1306, ENGL 2322, 2323,

2326

 

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48

 

3

  9 48 576 12
  Spring Semester
DSVT 1300 Principles of Vascular Technology 2 48 80 3
DMSO 2230 Advanced Ultrasound and Review 2 0 32 2
DMSO 1455 Sonographic Pathophysiology 4 0 64 4
DMSO 2367 Practicum (or Field Experience) – Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 0 0 384 3
  9 48 560 12
Grand Total     2548 65
           

 

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