Diagnostic Medical Sonography Requirements  

Associate Degree Program

Curriculum

Fall Start

Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Abdominal/OB/Gyn (DMS) (Fall Start), AAS

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Spring Start

Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Abdominal/OB/Gyn (DMS) (Spring Start), AAS

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Admission Criteria

Two of the following:
  • HS GPA: 2.5
  • GED: Sub-scores ≥ 145
  • ACT: 18
  • SAT: 960
  • College GPA: 2.0 – Based on 12+ credits.
Students not meeting two of the above criteria are required to take the Next-Generation ACCUPLACER:
  • Quantitative reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QAS): 225
  • Writing: 255
All students must also meet the TEAS Requirement Scores:
  • TEAS Math: 62
  • TEAS Reading: 73

The TEAS requirement will be waived for students with ACT sub-scores of at least 21 in both Reading and Math.

Additional Program Requirements

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Background Check and Drug Screen

A background check is required before program classes start. Drug screens may be required for healthcare students if a clinical affiliate has that requirement. See Health Handbook for details.

SEE BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION

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Clinical Affiliation

Students will be placed in a clinical affiliation for 7 months in medical centers across the U.S. If a student does not complete specialty sonography classes in three consecutive semesters, Southeast Tech will determine whether courses must be repeated before enrolling in clinical.

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Immunizations

This program requires additional immunizations. Please the details on the immunizations page.

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Technical Standards

Read the Technical Standards form and review physical requirements. If you apply online, this is part of the application process.

DMS Technical Standards

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Technology Requirements

Southeast Technical College's Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is a Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) program. You may purchase a laptop on your own or from the Southeast Tech I.T. Support Center.

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Uniforms

Uniforms are required for this program and can be purchased through the STC Bookstore.

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