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Certificate & Degree Programs 2020-2021 DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY (75-92 CREDITS; CODE 5656) To qualify, students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. Division: Medical Imaging and Cardiopulmonary Sciences Program Director: Bryan Dodd The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is designed for students who wish to explore the field of sonography, as well as those who have made a career decision to seek certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). Diagnostic medical sonographers are highly specialized members of the health care team who provide patient services using ultrasound under the direction of a physician. Sonographers provide care essential to diagnostic ultrasound imaging by operating equipment and performing examinations for medical diagnosis. Sonographers have an in-depth knowledge of physics, disease processes, physiology, cross-sectional anatomy, positioning and sonographic techniques necessary to create ultrasound images. Knowledge of darkroom techniques, equipment maintenance, record keeping and film processing are also part of the job. Careers in the field of diagnostic sonography can be found in hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices, and mobile imaging centers. Research, applications, teaching and marketing may be available to sonographers who wish to explore careers in business or industry. Educational information: Clinical affiliations include a cooperative effort with a number of area hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices. Clinical training is required by the ARDMS prior to sitting for the registry examination. This program will prepare students for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer examinations in abdomen, obstetrics, and vascular technology. Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program. + indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. Due to the requirements of the program accrediting body, the course of study requires many hours of classroom and clinical time. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is open to all students who successfully complete the program prerequisites. Full-time day students must apply to the program and be accepted prior to registering for course offerings. The full-time program is 21 months in length. Admission Criteria: 1. Formal application and admission to the program. 2. Background check requirements: Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Background Check Standards. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD Background Check Policy. 176