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Program Description
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) prepares you to use highly complex medical imaging equipment, analyze acquired images for quality, assess patient condition, and apply appropriate techniques of patient care and education. In addition to fostering your intellectual growth, we advise you to exercise good judgment, demonstrate a professional demeanor, display the highest moral and ethical standards, and promote the safety of yourself and your patients.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program has a selective admissions process. The program application and requirements are available at Pueblo Community College DMS. All Health & Public Safety programs have essential functions to help you be successful in the program and career.
Note: You must undergo a background check and drug screen before we can officially admit you into the program. A felony, loss of license, administrative disciplinary proceeding for negligence, malpractice, recklessness, or willful or intentional misconduct may prohibit entrance into the program and/or eligibility to sit for licensure exams.
Total Program Credits: 120
Students can use a combination of transcribed credits, prior learning assessment, current registry/certificates and additional bachelor level course work at Pueblo Community College to obtain the 120 required credits.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Must hold a two-year degree, preferably in allied health, or two-year equivalent credits from a four-year university.
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Minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.00 (C) for all course work completed.
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College transfer courses accepted for program entry require a cumulative GPA of 2.00 (C) on a 4.00 scale in related course work.
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Meet PCC admissions criteria.
Program Requirements:
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The Bachelor of Applied Science degree consists of 120 credit hours with the transfer of AAS and general education courses.
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BAS general education credits need to total a minimum of 30 credits.
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DMS AAS transcripts will be evaluated – credit amount will vary depending on the awarding institution.
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Students can receive prior learning credits for current registries.
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Additional 3000/4000 level courses earned through PCC.
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Any remaining credit hours can be earned through Bachelor-level electives if necessary.
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