Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography (DMIS) Programs ...Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound)...
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Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography (DMIS) Programs
Advising Session
www.cod.edu/sonography
SDMS Introduction to Ultrasound/Sonography Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K6tf27z6wU
What is Ultrasound/Sonography?Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) is a clinical discipline
involving the use of equipment that produces sound waves which are turned into images of human anatomy for medical interpretation and
diagnosis by a Radiologist. The Sonography programs COD are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in Sonography.
What Do Sonographers Scan? Liver Gallbladder Pancreas Spleen Kidneys Uterus/Ovaries Testicles Thyroid Obstetrics Breast Arteries/Veins Pediatric Hips/Spine Neonate Heads Assist with Biopsies/Aspirations
Sonography Lab at COD
KIDNEYS/LIVER
Images of a Kidney
Longitudinal Plane &Transverse Plane
Top – Color Doppler of Hepatic Veins
Bottom - Liver Masses (Dark Areas)
ARTERIES and VEINS
Femoral Vein & Artery
External, Internal, & Common Carotid Arteries
Vascular Sonography
OBSTETRICS
Programs & Application Requirements CERTIFICATES General (Advanced Certificate) 18 months *Training in Abdomen/Superficial Structure & Obstetrics/Gynecology Sonography*Must already be a currently licensed healthcare professional with a completed associates degree in either Radiology, Nursing, Physical Therapy, etc.*PLUS – Possible Prerequisite Coursework
Vascular (Vascular Technology Certificate) 6 months *Training in Vascular Sonography *Must already be a currently registered Sonographer in either Obstetrics/Gynecology (RDMS), Abdomen/Superficial Structures (RDMS), or Echocardiography (RDCS)*PLUS – Possible Prerequisite Coursework
DMIS AAS DEGREE (Vast Majority of Applicants)2 years not including prerequisites*Training in Abdomen/Superficial Structure & Obstetrics/Gynecology & Vascular Sonography*Must be a HS or GED graduate and complete specific general education degree credits PLUS 2 courses specific to sonography that can only be taken at COD (DMIS 1110, DMIS 1105) before applying to the program.
*See admission packets for more information*www.cod.edu/sonography
AAS Degree GENERAL EDUCATION CORE
Completion of these is required prior to applying :
COURSE # COURSE TITLE GRADEREQUIRED
ENGLISH 1101 English Composition I “C” or higher
SPEECH 1100 or 1120 Fund. Speech Communication “C” or higher
(or equivalent) Small-Group Communication
ANAT 1552 or 1572* Human Anatomy & Physiology II ‘B’ or higheror Human A & P with Cadaver II
*Prerequisite: A&P 1551 or 1571 with a grade of ‘B’ or higher
HUMANITIES Any Humanities Course ‘C’ or higher
PSYCH 1100 (or equivalent) General Psychology ‘C’ or higher
HLTHS 1110* Biomedical Terminology ‘B’ or higher
MATH 1120 Mathematical Foundations for DMIS ‘B’ or higherORAlgebra/Statistics/or higher AND Gen. Physics or Radiographic Physics ‘B’ or higher
DMIS 1110 Basic Patient Care Skills for Sonographers ‘B’ or higher
DMIS 1105 Intro to Pathophysiology for Sonographers ‘B’ or higher
NOTE: The DMIS Program is undergoing revisions.
Please monitor the program admission packet for updates and/or modifications.
Program Schedules
Sonography Degree Program *It is a 2-year degree program (not including prerequisites). *The program is full-time on campus and at hospitals. 1st semester = (2) 12-hour days & evenings on campus 2nd -5th semesters = (2) 8-12-hour days & evenings on campus AND (3) 8.5 hour shifts per week at a hospital/clinic 6th semester = (3) 8.5 hour shifts a week at a hospital/clinic
Advanced General Sonography Certificate Program *It is an 18-month certificate program. *The program is full-time on campus and at hospitals. 1st semester = (2) 12-hour days & evenings on campus 2nd-4th semesters = (2) 8-12-hour days & evenings on campus AND (3) 8.5 hour shifts per week at a hospital/clinic Vascular Sonography Certificate Program *It is a 6-month certificate program. *The program is mostly full-time on campus and at hospitals. 1st semester = (2) 8-12-hour days & evenings on campus AND (3) 8.5 hour shifts per week at a hospital/clinic 2nd semester = (3) 8.5 hour shifts a week at a hospital/clinic
*Clinical shifts will be days, nights and/or weekends, the hospital/clinic sets the schedule*
CERTIFICATES
DEGREE
DMIS AAS Degree = All classes listed below (plus general education prerequisites) Advanced General Certificate = Fall 1, Spring 1, Summer 1, Fall 2 Vascular Certificate = Spring 2, Summer 2 FALL 1 DMIS 1100 Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography DMIS 1101 Sonographic Physics & Instrumentation I DMIS 1120 Cross-Sectional Anatomy DMIS 1151 Hands-On Scanning DMIS 1152 Advanced Hands-On Scanning DMIS 1121 Fundamentals of Obstetrics & Gynecology I SPRING 1 DMIS 1102 Sonographic Physics & Instrumentation II DMIS 1122 Fundamentals of Obstetrics & Gynecology II DMIS 1131 Fundamentals of Abdomen/Small Parts I DMIS 1141 Case Study Critique I DMIS 1153 Hands-On Scanning DMIS 1112 Clinical Education SUMMER 1 DMIS 1132 Fundamentals of Abdomen/Small Parts II DMIS 1154 Hands-On Scanning DMIS 1113 Clinical Education FALL 2 DMIS 1160 Legal Aspects of Health Care in Sonography DMIS 1142 Case Study Critique II DMIS 1140 Fundamentals of Breast Sonography DMIS 1114 Clinical Education SPRING 2 DMIS 2201 Abdomen & Peripheral Artery DMIS 2221 Abdomen & Peripheral Artery Hands-On Scanning DMIS 2204 Abdomen & Peripheral Venous DMIS 2224 Abdomen & Peripheral Venous Hands-On Scanning DMIS 2203 Cerebrovascular DMIS 2223 Cerebrovascular Hands-On Scanning DMIS 2212 Clinical Education SUMMER 2 DMIS 2213 Clinical Education
Certificates & Degree Course Requirements
Advanced Certificate & Vascular Certificate Catalog View –https://cod.edu/academics/programs/pdf/career/dmis-certificates.pdf
DMIS AAS Catalog View -https://cod.edu/academics/programs/pdf/career/dmis-degree.pdf
About Specialties & Board Exams for Credentials(because the certificate(s) or degree alone is not enough)
* Abdomen/Superficial Structures - RDMS* Obstetrics/Gynecology -RDMS* Vascular -RVT* SPI Physics Instrumentation – not a specialty but required• Breast *Trained but not eligible for board exam
(GREEN = Taught at COD)
Other Specialties (not taught at COD):Cardiac – RDCSMusculoskeletal –RMSKSNeurology – RDMS
So….. COD Advanced Certificate makes you eligible for: SPI Physics, Abdomen/Superficial Structures, &
Obstetrics/Gynecology Exams
= Jimmy Page, RDMS
COD Vascular Certificate makes you eligible for: SPI Physics & Vascular Technology Exams
= Ariana Grande, RVT
*These days employers want you to know it all! (so you would 100% want to take both certificates to become RDMS, RVT !!)*
COD AAS Degree makes you eligible for:SPI Physics, Abdomen/Superficial Structures, Obstetrics/Gynecology, & Vascular Technology Exams= Patrick Kane, RDMS & RVT
* Breast specialty (Trained but not eligible for board exam)
Where, How, When would I work
Depends on……
Type of Facility:
Hospital, Free-Standing ER, Quick Care Clinic, Imaging Center, Obstetrics Office
Type of Position:
Full Time, Part Time, Registry
Facility Hours :
Days, Nights, Overnight, Call, Weekends, Holidays
How do I become part of this amazing field?
Qualify to apply to the program (by completing prerequisite classes and other application requirements) *Have a Plan B (We have more applicants than seats available)
Apply to the program (Acceptance into the programs is Merit Score based)
Complete certificate or degree requirements & sit for board exams (for RDMS and/or RVT)
Start your career! A majority of our students are hired prior to graduation.
WHAT DO I DO NEXT??*Follow the Application Materials Checklist in the Admissions Packet for the program that you qualify for: www.cod.edu/sonography
If you want to know how your courses could transfer to College of DuPage without applying? Transferology can show you if your courses will transfer in.
*New to COD? Apply to COD, get transcripts sent to Records. Then, meet with a Health Science Advisor. Call 630.942.2259 to make an appt.
*Already a COD student? Meet with a Health Science Advisor. Call 630.942.2259 to make an appt.
The Advisors will help create an academic plan.
An Admissions Representative can help with applying to the college.Call 630.942.2626 and ask to speak with someone in Admissions.
If COD is not going to work for you go to the CAAHEP website to find an ACCREDITED program! www.caahep.org
FAQ Sonography Program Questions
1. Can I apply to the program if I do not live in District 502?Under the current rules we must give first consideration to in-district residents. If there are seats available after that, we can consider applicants living out-of-district. However, we consistently have more applicants than we have program seats available. So, we have not been able to take out-of-district applicants for many years.
2. When are the Advising Sessions being held?Please go to our website www.cod.edu/sonography, scroll to the bottom right, click on 'Advising Session Dates' for upcoming date/time/location information. A Zoom version of the Advising Session is now being offered. Please check the schedule for dates/times and link. Please check the link regularly for new session dates.
3. If I have prior college coursework will it transfer to COD and count towards degree or certificate requirements?Please go to Transferology.com to determine which courses will transfer into COD.Or, go to www.myaccess.cod.edu and click on 'transfer equivalences' to determine what will transfer. A third option is to apply to COD (to apply click here - https://admissions.cod.edu/Ellucian.ERecruiting.Web.External/Pages/Welcome.aspx ) and have your transcripts sent to the Records department, and then schedule an appt with a Health Program Advisor so they can review the degree audit with you.Please call the Counseling and Advising Office to schedule a virtual appointment 630-942-2259 or visit https://www.cod.edu/counseling and select "Program Advisors" to schedule with a Health Program Advisor online.
4. Would I be a Sonography AAS Degree, Sonography Advanced Certificate, or Vascular Sonography Certificate applicant?*High school graduates and those changing careers/returning students would be a Sonography Degree applicant. Please see the Sonography Degree Admissions packet - https://cod.edu/admission/health_science/pdf_health/dmis_aas.pdf
*Those that are currently licensed healthcare providers (for example Nurse or Radiographer) with a completed 2-year degree from an accredited program in the area of licensure would likely be a Sonography Advanced Certificate applicant (it depends on the area of licensure). Please see the Sonography Advanced Certificate Admissions packet - https://cod.edu/admission/health_science/pdf_health/dmis.pdf
*Those that are already Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers that are credentialed in either abdomen/superficial structures, obstetrics/gynecology, and/or echocardiography would likely be a Vascular Sonography Certificate applicant. Please see the Vascular Sonography Certificate Admissions packet - https://cod.edu/admission/health_science/pdf_health/dmiv.pdf
5. What is the class, lab, and clinical schedule for the program?
Sonography Degree Program It is a 2-year degree program (not including prerequisites). The program is mostly full-time on campus and at hospitals (no online courses).1st semester = (2) 12-hour days & evenings on campus2nd -5th semesters = (2) 8-12-hour days & evenings on campus AND (3) 8.5 hour shifts per week at a hospital/clinic6th semester = (3) 8.5 hour shifts a week at a hospital/clinic
Advanced Sonography Certificate Program It is an 18-month certificate program. The program is mostly full-time on campus and at hospitals (no online courses).1st semester = (2) 12-hour days & evenings on campus2nd-4th semesters = (2) 8-12-hour days & evenings on campus AND (3) 8.5 hour shifts per week at a hospital/clinic
Vascular Sonography Certificate Program It is a 6-month certificate program. The program is mostly full-time on campus and at hospitals (no online courses).1st semester = (2) 8-12-hour days & evenings on campus AND (3) 8.5 hour shifts per week at a hospital/clinic 2nd semester = (3) 8.5 hour shifts a week at a hospital/clinic
*Clinical shifts will be days, nights and/or weekends, the hospital/clinic sets the schedule.
6. Are there any updates due to COVID-19?Please check the www.cod.edu and www.cod.edu/sonography webpages, and the application packet regularly for updates. We will be posting updates as information becomes available in the coming months.