Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

* An Associate of Science degree is considered a terminal degree. The decision on course transferability rests with the receiving institution.

Program Description
Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography presents an integration of didactic, laboratory and clinical experiences. The program prepares students to function as entry-level diagnostic medical sonographers. Sonographers are highly skilled professionals qualified to provide patient services using diagnostic techniques under the supervision of a licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy. Sonographers assist physicians in gathering data necessary to reach diagnostic decisions.

Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives.

• To develop students who are knowledgeable in general sonography
• To prepare students to perform appropriate two-dimensional, Doppler and other sonographic procedures and record data for interpretation by a physician
• To prepare students to act in a professional and ethical manner as entry-level sonographers
• To develop students who are knowledgeable in ultrasound physics and instrumentation

Prerequisites for Major Courses:

• Background check and drug screening when applicable
• Completion of lower division general education courses with a minimum grade of “C” in each course
• Cumulative grade average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, students must earn 91.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Major Courses (65.0 credit hours total)
Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography	5.0 credit hours
Practical Aspects of Sonography	5.0 credit hours
Cross-Sectional Anatomy	5.0 credit hours
Acoustic Physics and Instrumentation	5.0 credit hours
Clinical Rotation I	2.5 credit hours
Clinical Rotation II	2.5 credit hours
Clinical Rotation III	2.5 credit hours
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Review	5.0 credit hours
Abdominal Sonography	5.0 credit hours
OB/GYN Sonography I	5.0 credit hours
OB/GYN Sonography II	5.0 credit hours
Superficial Structures and Neonatal Brain	5.0 credit hours
Vascular Sonography	5.0 credit hours
Clinical Rotation IV	2.5 credit hours
Clinical Rotation V	2.5 credit hours
Clinical Rotation VI	2.5 credit hours

General Education Courses (26.0 credit hours) (pdf file)
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* An Associate of Science Degree is considered a terminal degree and is not transferable.

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