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Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Next Application Period Feb. 1 - Mar. 15, 2026
 

 

 

DMS-2

  

Award Levels

Credit Hours Required

Time to Completion

Associate of Applied Science

68

2 Years

 

 

Currently offered at our Ottawa campus, Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a profession that provides patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The diagnostic medical sonographer must be educationally prepared and clinically competent before entering the workforce as a practitioner. The diagnostic medical sonographer works under a physician and does not practice independently. Diagnostic medical sonographers are committed to patient care and continued improvement. They use independent judgement and must adhere to strict professional and ethical standards. Critical thinking skills are essential for this profession.

 

    

 

Interested in this program?

 

Contact the Program Advisor!

Crystal Conroy

cconroy@neosho.edu

(785)-248-2829

 

Program Path

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Prerequisite Courses

  

Credit Hours

CURR 100

First Year Seminar

    1

MATH 113

College Algebra

    3

BIOL 257

Human Anatomy and Physiology

    3

BIOL 258

Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab

    2

PHYS 100

Introductory College Physics

    4

PHYS 130

Introductory College Physics Lab

    1
 

Total

    14

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Semester I

    

DMS 100

Intro to Diagnostic Medical Sonography

    2

DMS 105

Sonography Princip. & Instrument. I

    3

DMS 115

Abdominal Sonography I

    3

DMS 113

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Lab I

    2

ALHT 115

Math Statistics for Allied Health

    1

CSIS 105

Computer Literacy

    1
 

Total

    12

Semester II

    

DMS 110

Sonography Princip. & Instrument. II

    1

DMS 120

OB/GYN Sonography I

    2

DMS 123

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Lab II

     2

DMS 128

Vascular Ultrasound I

     2
DMS 135

Sonography Clinical Practice I

     5
 

Total

    12

Semester III

    

DMS 205

OB/GYN Sonography II

    3

DMS 213

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Lab III

    1

DMS 215

Sonography Clinical Practice II

    2
 

Total

    6

Semester IV

    

DMS 225

Vascular Ultrasound II

    2

DMS 223

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Lab IV

    2

PSYC 155

General Psychology

    3

DMS 250

Sonography Clinical Practice III

    5

 

Total

    12

Semester V

    

DMS 220

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Seminar

    3

ENGL 101

English Composiition I

    3

ALHE 105

Medical Terminology

    3

COMM 213
COMM 207

Interpersonal Communication or
Fundamentals of Speech

    3

 

Total

  12
 
Total AAS Degree Program Credits
 		        68

 

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application Checklist

Steps for Application

Student Application 

TEAS Allied Health

Sonography Observation Form

Technical Standards

DMS Program Cost/Fees 2025-2026

Program Outcomes

  1. Apply effective oral, visual, and written communication skills.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of human sectional anatomy relative to normal and abnormal sonographic imaging.
  3. Obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
  4. Perform appropriate procedures and record anatomical, pathological, and/or physiological data for interpretation by a physician.
  5. Apply ultrasound principles and instrumentation relative to imaging and image quality.
  6. Demonstrate appropriate ergonomic scanning applications.
  7. Demonstrate the ability to provide patient care while following ethical standards, HIPAA guidelines, and maintain professionalism.
  8. Recognize and use resources to enhance professional development.
  9. Demonstrate employability skills.