Diagnostic Medical Sonography: General/Vascular Ultrasound Track, AAS

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CODE: SONGVASAAS | TOTAL CREDITS: 93 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

This degree is not intended for transfer to UNLV, UNR, or NSU. Some of the courses may be eligible for transfer depending on the policies of the institution you are transferring to. Students who wish to transfer should consult with their assigned advising unit.

ACADEMIC MAP: Map: CSN AAS Diagnostic Medical Sonography: General/Vascular Ultrasound Track

SCHOOL: School of Health Sciences

DEPARTMENT: Department of Health Related Professions

AREA OF STUDY: Health Sciences

LIMITED ENTRY PROGRAM

Some of these courses are program prerequisites and MUST be completed before a student is eligible to be considered for admission into the Program.

Prospective students MUST complete a Health Programs Orientation (HPO - https://launch.comevo.com/csn/1853) then schedule an appointment to meet with a Health Programs Advisor via the HPA WCOnline scheduler (https://hpa.mywconline.com/).

Note: Prospective students are expected to meet this program’s Essential Functions. To review the Essential Functions for this program, go to csn.edu/health-sciences-program-requirements, select your program, and click the link. Learners with a documented need for accommodation must contact the Disability Resources Center (csn.edu/disability-resource-center).

DESCRIPTION

Ultrasonography is a diagnostic imaging procedure that utilizes high frequency sound waves to image abdominal organs, vessels, the heart, and the developing fetus in the maternal uterus. Ultrasound can demonstrate masses, fluid accumulations, and other pathology in the patient. Ultrasound exams are performed under the supervision of a qualified physician. Students electing to take this area of study are prepared to enter the sonography field in the areas of abdominal, obstetrical/gynecological, and vascular ultrasound. The student, upon graduation, will be eligible to sit for the National Registry Exams for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Upon passing the exams, they will use the designation RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer).

SPECIALIZED ACCREDITATION

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the JRC-DMS which is located at 6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500, Ellicott City, MD, 21043, (443) 973-3251.

Student Learning Outcomes

Evaluate ultrasonic images for appropriate anatomy and recognize pathologic conditions.
Determine proper sonographic techniques, transducer size, and image settings to obtain quality images while operating ultrasound equipment.
Assess and facilitate basic patient care and comfort during sonographic procedures.
Diagnose and adapt ultrasound examinations during the performance of an ultrasound procedure.

General Education Requirements

TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 31

300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.

Mathematics (3 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

MATH 116 - Technical Mathematics or above (except MATH 122 and MATH 123)

English Composition (3-5 Credits)

^{NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.}

Communications (3 Credits)

Recommended: COM 101

Human Relations (3 Credits)

Recommended: PSY 101

Natural Science (12 Credits)

BIOL 223 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and BIOL 224 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and either
EGG 131 - Technical Physics I
and EGG 131L - Technical Physics I - Lab
or
PHYS 110 - Conceptual Physics or above

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (3 Credits)

any AM prefix course
or any ANTH prefix course (except ANTH 102 and ANTH 110L)
or any ART prefix course
or any COM prefix course
or any ECON prefix course
or ENG 223 - Themes of Literature or above
or GEOG 106 - Introduction to Cultural Geography
or any HIST prefix course
or any MUS prefix course (except MUS 100)
or any PHIL prefix course
or any PSC prefix course
or any PSY prefix course
or any SOC prefix course
or any THTR prefix course (except THTR 275)
or WMST 113 - Gender, Race, and Class
or World Languages 101B or above (this includes the following course prefixes: ARA, ARM, CHI, FIL, FREN, GER, GRE, ITAL, JPN, KOR, LAT, PORT, RUS, SPAN, and THAI)

U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (4-6 Credits)

Recommended: HIST 100 or PSC 101

Four Credit Options
HIST 100 - Historical Issues and Contemporary Society
or PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics
Six Credit Options
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 102 - U.S. History Since 1877
or
HIST 101 - U.S. History to 1877
and HIST 217 - Nevada History

Major Requirements

TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 62

Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.

HIT 117 - Medical Terminology I
and SON 101B - Basic Sonography
and SON 101L - Basic Sonography Laboratory
and SON 125B - Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation I
and SON 150B - Patient Care for Imaging Professions
and SON 160B - Sonographic Scanning Lab I
and SON 190B - Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation II
and SON 195B - Sonographic Scanning Lab II
and SON 210B - Abdominal Sonography I
and SON 220B - Abdominal Sonography II
and SON 235B - Gynecologic Sonography
and SON 245B - Obstetrical Sonography I
and SON 250B - Seminar and Case Review I
and SON 255B - Seminar and Case Review II
and SON 260B - Obstetrical Sonography II
and SON 270B - Small Parts/Pediatric Sonography
and SON 275B - Vascular Sonography I
and SON 275L - Vascular Sonography Laboratory I
and SON 276B - Vascular Sonography II
and SON 276L - Vascular Sonography Laboratory II
and SON 280B - Sonographic Clinical Practicum I
and SON 281B - Sonographic Clinical Practicum II
and SON 282B - Sonographic Clinical Practicum III
and SON 283B - Sonographic Clinical Practicum IV
and SON 284B - Sonographic Clinical Practicum V
and SON 290B - Sonography Registry Review