Sonography
Are you interested in a career in the medical field? Would you like to play a crucial role in the diagnosis of someone who is ill? Are you looking for a career with variety? Sonography might be the career for you!
Sonography is the use of sound waves to generate an image needed to assess and diagnose various medical conditions. Sonography is used to evaluate organs and tissue in many areas of the body. These specialties include vascular, obstetrics, gynecology, urology, and abdominal. A sonographer obtains the image necessary for a physician to diagnose and treat the patient.
At Midland College, an Associate of Applied Science for Sonography prepares you to
work in entry-level positions in hospitals and other health care facilities through
hands-on laboratory practice and a variety of clinical rotations. Students to learn
how to use high-frequency sound waves to produce images needed for assessment and
diagnosis of various medical conditions.
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The Midland College Sonography Program is a 22-month curriculum leading to an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Sonography. Courses are completed in four 16-week academic semesters and one 12-week summer session.
Sonography is a full-time program. Sonography classes will begin in the fall semester (August) of every year. Courses consist of class, lab, and clinical rotations. Due to clinical availability, the class size is limited. Travel to clinical sites is required. Clinical rotations are spread throughout West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.
WHAT TO EXPECT IF ACCEPTED
- Class meets on campus 1-2 days per week each semester.
- Practicum (clinical) rotations are completed at an assigned clinical site 2-4 days per week, 8 hours per day.
- Students are required to maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support licensure and personal health insurance throughout the duration of the program.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION PERIOD: MAY 15 – JUNE 15
The sonography program is a competitive admission program. Therefore, not all applicants are admitted. Only completed applications will be accepted. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their application file is complete.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The admissions and information packet provides detailed information about the program's admission requirements, application processes and required forms.
Sonography Admission / Information Packet
- Complete Midland College application.
Enrollment & Aid - Complete a Midland College Health Sciences Application.
Health Sciences and Allied Health General Application - Take the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS Version 7) and score a minimum
level of PROFICIENT.
Testing Services - Complete a clinical site visit within 12 months prior to application submission (must
be completed after June 15 of the previous year).
- Complete the following courses with a minimum grade of “C” or above.
PHYS 1415 Physical Science I or PHYS 1401 College Physics I
BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I
MATH 1314 College Algebra
ENGL 1301 Composition I
HPRS 1106 Essentials of Medical Terminology - Required Immunizations
Immunization compliance tracking is provided by CastleBranch. Students are required to create an account and upload proper documentation.
Castlebranch
Hepatitis B
Measles Mumps-Rubella – MMR
Varicella (Chickenpox)
Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis – TDAP (expires after 10 years)
Bacterial Meningitis (if required, according to Texas Enrollment Requirements, as listed in the Midland College Catalog) - International students are required to complete the TOEFL iBT test with a 79% or higher.
TOEFL iBT
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE – SONOGRAPHY
It is recommended that all general course work be completed prior to entering the Sonography Program.
PREREQUISITE COURSES
- PHYS 1415 – Physical Science I - 4 Hours (PHYS 1401 may be substituted for this course.)
- BIOL 2401 – Anatomy and Physiology I - 4 Hours
- MATH 1314 – College Algebra - 3 Hours
- HPRS 1106 – Essentials of Medical Terminology - 1 Hour
- ENGL 1301 – Composition I - 3 Hours
SEMESTER I (FALL)
- BIOL 2402 – Anatomy and Physiology II - 4 Hours
- DMSO 1302 – Basic Ultrasound Physics - 3 Hours
- DMSO 1110 – Introduction to Sonography - 1 Hour
- DMSO 1101 – Techniques of Medical Sonography - 1 Hour
- DMSO 1251 –Sectional Anatomy for Sonographers - 2 Hours
SEMESTER II (SPRING SEMESTER)
- PSYC 2301 - General Psychology - 3 Hours
- DMSO 1342 - Intermediate Ultrasound Physics - 3 Hours
- DMSO 1341 - Abdominopelvic Sonography - 3 Hours
- DMSO 1266 - Practicum I - 2 Hours
SEMESTER III (SUMMER SEMESTER)
- DMSO 2353 - Sonography of Superficial Structures - 3 Hours
- DMSO 2305 - Sonography of Obstetrics/Gynecology - 3 Hours
- DMSO 1267 - Practicum II - 2 Hours
SEMESTER IV (FALL SEMESTER)
- Humanities/Fine Arts course selected from the General Education Requirements - 3 Hours
- DMSO 2242 – Advanced Obstetric Sonography - 2 Hours
- DMSO 2266 - Practicum III - 2 Hours
- DSVT 1300 – Principles of Vascular Sonography - 3 Hours
- DSVT 1264 – Practicum I - 2 Hours
SEMESTER V (SPRING SEMESTER)
- DSVT 2300 - Vascular Technology Applications - 3 Hours
- DMSO 2130 - Advanced Ultrasound and Review - 1 Hours
- DSVT 1265 – Practicum II - 2 Hours
- DMSO 2267 - Practicum IV - 2 Hours
Scholarship Plus Employment
Midland College, in partnership with Midland Memorial Hospital, offers up to a full scholarship (tuition, fees, books, uniforms, supplies and licensing exam fees).
Applicants must be admitted to this MC program, complete a Midland Memorial Hospital application, interview and complete a work agreement before the scholarship will be applied. Scholarship recipients will commit to two years of employment with Midland Memorial Hospital.
To be considered for a scholarship, please follow the link below:
Visit the Course Catalog for the most complete and up-to-date information.
PLEASE NOTE: Completion of Midland College degrees and/or certificates does not guarantee eligibility to take a certification/registry/licensure examination. The eligibility of each person is determined on an individual basis by the regulatory body of the specific discipline. If you have a conviction of a crime other than a minor traffic violation, physical or mental disability/illness, hospitalization/treatment for chemical dependency within the past five years, current intemperate use of drugs or alcohol or a previous denial of a licensure or action by a licensing authority, you will need to contact the specific regulatory body for an individual ruling. Some programs require a criminal background check and urine and drug screen.
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