Cardiac Sonography, Associate of Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

Prerequisites

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ENGL 1301Composition I

3

Core Humanities/Visual or Performing Arts Elective

3

BIOL 2401Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIOL 2402Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4

MATH 1314College Algebra

3

Core Communications (SPCH) Core Elective

3

Core Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective

3

PHYS 1305Introductory Physics I

3

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
DMSO 1110Introduction to Sonography

1

DMSO 1302Basic Ultrasound Physics

3

DMSO 1101Techniques of Medical Sonography

1

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
DSAE 1303Introduction to Cardiac Sonography Techniques

3

DSAE 1260Clinical I - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician

2

DSAE 1415Principles of Adult Cardiac Sonography

4

DMSO 1342Intermediate Ultrasound Physics

3

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
DSAE 2404Cardiac Sonography Pathophysiology I

4

DSAE 1264Practicum I (or Field Experience) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician

2

DSVT 1300Principles of Vascular Technology

3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
DSAE 2261Clinical II - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician

2

DSAE 2437Cardiac Sonography Pathophysiology II

4

DSVT 2200Vascular Technology Applications

2

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
DSAE 2355Advanced Cardiac Sonography and Review

3

DSAE 2268Practicum III (or Field Experience) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician

2

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 65

Additional Information

Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate of 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.