Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Associate in Applied Science
(Suggested Occupational Plan)
Prerequisites
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| Core | Humanities/Visual or Performing Arts Elective | 3 |
| BIOL 2401 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 2402 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Core | Communications (SPCH) Core Elective | 3 |
| Core | Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective | 3 |
| PHYS 1305 | Introductory Physics I | 3 |
First Semester
| DSVT 1103 | Introduction to Vascular Technology | 1 |
| DMSO 1210 | Introduction to Sonography | 2 |
Second Semester
| DMSO 1355 | Sonographic Pathophysiology | 3 |
| DMSO 1302 | Basic Ultrasound Physics | 3 |
| DMSO 1360 | Clinical - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 3 |
| DMSO 1441 | Abdominopelvic Sonography | 4 |
Third Semester
| DMSO 1342 | Intermediate Ultrasound Physics | 3 |
| DMSO 2305 | Sonography of Obstetrics/Gynecology | 3 |
| DMSO 1266 | Practicum I (or Field Experience) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 2 |
Fourth Semester
| DSVT 1300 | Principles of Vascular Technology | 3 |
| DMSO 2266 | Practicum II (or Field Experience) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 2 |
| DMSO 2353 | Sonography of Superficial Structures | 3 |
Fifth Semester
| DMSO 2230 | Advanced Ultrasound and Review | 2 |
| DMSO 2366 | Practicum III (or Field Experience) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 3 |
| DSVT 2200 | Vascular Technology Applications | 2 |
Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 65
Additional Information
Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate in Applied Science degrees.
Humanities/Visual or Performing Arts Elective: Choose one 3 semester credit hour course from the following- All ENGL 2300+ Literature courses, ARTS, DRAM, PHIL, HUMA, MUSI courses or DANC 2303.
Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective: Choose one 3 semester credit hour course from the following- All ECON, GEOG, GOVT, HIST, PSYC, or SOCI courses.
Must have completed a Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) certificate program and obtain state certification or show proof of exemption.