Diagnostic Medical Sonography Professional Certificate Program
Curriculum for students entering program in 2008-09.
Specific Admission Requirements
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program combines didactic and clinical study that enables the graduate to function in the medical community as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. Sonographers perform medical imaging using sophisticated ultrasound instrumentation. The program is four semesters of full-time study. For admission to the program, the applicant should have had a two-year course in a patient care related allied health field.
A Professional Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is awarded to those students completing the full time program. Graduates find employment in hospitals and private clinics.
CL - Numbers in the CL column below designate the number of lecture/classroom hours per week for the course
LAB - Numbers in the LAB column below designate the number of simulation laboratory, laboratory or clinical
hours per week for the course
CR - Numbers in the CR column below designate the number of credit hours for the course
| Course Number | Course Title | CL | LAB | CR | FIRST YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | |||||
| # | DS 201 | Principles of Sonography | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| # | DS 265 | Sonographic Anatomy and Pathology I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | DS 275 | Sonographic Principles of OB/GYN I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | DS 295 | DMS Clinic I | 0 | 16 | 4 |
| 14 | |||||
| Spring Semester | |||||
| # | DS 221 | Sonographic Physics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | DS 266 | Sonographic Anatomy and Pathology II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | DS 277 | Sonographic Principles of OB/GYN II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | DS 296 | DMS Clinic II | 0 | 24 | 6 |
| 15 | |||||
| SUMMER SEMESTER (10 weeks) | |||||
| # | DS 241 | Principles of Vascular Ultrasound | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| # | DS 297 | DMS Clinic III | 0 | 32 | 8 |
| 12 | |||||
| SECOND YEAR | |||||
| Fall Semester | |||||
| # | DS 233 | Seminars in Sonography | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| # | DS 298 | DMS Clinic IV | 0 | 32 | 8 |
| 12 | |||||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 53 | ||||
# Indicates major field courses.
Diagnostic Medical Imaging Mission Statement
In concert with the Institute’s Mission Statement, the Diagnostic Medical Imaging Department provides the highest standards of theoretical and clinical educational experiences for its students, thereby empowering them to improve the public’s health by ensuring access to quality Sonographic and Radiologic health care. Through a process of continuous improvement, we will exceed expectations in educating our students.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical, Internship and Practicum Sites
Bedford Commons OB, Bedford, NH
Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH
Concord Hospital, Concord, NH
Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH
Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH
Frisbie Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NH
H.D. Goodall Hospital, Sanford, ME
Hitchcock Clinic, Concord, NH
Hitchcock Clinic, Manchester, NH
Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia, NH
Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME
Maine Medical Center OB/GYN Associates, Portland, ME
New London Hospital, New London, NH
Parkland Medical Center, Derry, NH
Southern Maine Medical Center, Biddeford, ME
Southern NH Medical Center, Nashua, NH
St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua, NH
The Surgical Care Group, Manchester, NH
York Hospital, York, ME
VA Medical Center - Manchester, NH
Revised May 18, 2006