<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Sanford-Brown's Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is designed to familiarize students with diagnostic sonography technology, allowing you to perform tests on patients' abdomens, pelvises, pregnant pelvises, and superficial structures. You could also learn about vascular ultrasound. Additionally, you could study areas such as pathophysiology, anatomy, physiology, and scanned organ systems. This program culminates in a supervised externship. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Sanford-Brown's Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program applicants should have an interest in healthcare and biology. Potential Sanford-Brown students must live in close proximity to campus locations. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>This program consists of 129 credits. It takes about 80 weeks to complete. </p> <p><u>Diagnostic Medical Sonography Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>DMS 102 </td><td> Basic Ultrasound Scan Techniques</td></tr> <tr><td>DMS 103 </td><td> General Pathology</td></tr> <tr><td>DMS 121 </td><td> Abdomen I</td></tr> <tr><td>DMS 122 </td><td> Abdomen II</td></tr> <tr><td>DMS 130 </td><td> Scanning of the Neck and Duplex Imaging</td></tr> <tr><td>DMS 140 </td><td> Female Reproduction</td></tr> <tr><td>DMS 141 </td><td> Obstetrics</td></tr> <tr><td>DMS 151 </td><td> Male Reproduction</td></tr> <tr><td>DMS 160 </td><td> Pediatrics</td></tr> <tr><td>DMS 190 </td><td> Registry Review</td></tr> <tr><td>DMS 201 </td><td> Externship I</td></tr> <tr><td>DMS 202 </td><td> Externship II</td></tr> <tr><td>DMS 203 </td><td> Externship III</td></tr> <tr><td>DMS 204 </td><td> Externship IV</td></tr> <tr><td>DMS 205 </td><td> Externship V</td></tr> <tr><td>PHY 145 </td><td> Ultrasound Physics I</td></tr> <tr><td>PHY 150 </td><td> Ultrasound Physics II</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Sanford-Brown's Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program graduates could pursue employment in a number of positions related to sonography. Such positions include but are not limited to the following: </p> <ul><li>Ultrasound sonographer </li><li>Ultrasound technician </li><li>Ultrasound technologist </li><li>Diagnostic medical sonographer </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Alternatively, graduates of Sanford-Brown's Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program could pursue a bachelor's degree in a related field. A bachelor's degree could make you eligible for entry-level management positions, which could involve increased responsibilities. Such degrees include: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Nursing </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Sonography </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration</li></ul>