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NOVA’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography, A.A.S.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a growing and challenging field. The skilled professionals who practice sonography must have a passion for medical technology, balanced with a compassionate demeanor.

NOVA’s AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a competitive program. Prospective students must attend a mandatory information session prior to application, and report their involvement in any prior incident that constitutes a violation of The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) discipline policies. (ARDMS offers a pre-application review process for prospective students.)

Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the national certification test as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).

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Transfer is not the primary goal of an AAS degree, but transfer resources are available for students interested in applying to four-year institutions.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program emphasizes hands-on training at NOVA’s Medical Education Campus.

Where Will I Learn?

Medical Education Campus
Transfer Information

Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.

Course Details

Two Years			Credits
Prerequisites
BIO	141	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIO	142	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
ENG	111	College Composition I	3
MTH	154	Quantitative Reasoning	3
PHY	101	Introduction to Physics I	4
Choose One
SDV	101	Orientation to (a Specific Discipline)	1
SDV	100	College Success Skills
Total			19
1st Semester
DMS	190	Coordinated Internship	2
DMS	206	Introduction to Sonography	3
DMS	207	Sectional Anatomy	2
DMS	208	Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I	2
DMS	217	Sectional Anatomy Laboratory	1
DMS	218	Ultrasound Physics and Instrumental Laboratory I	1
HLT	141	Introduction to Medical Terminology	1
HLT	220	Concepts of Disease	3
Total			15
2nd Semester
DMS	196	On-site Training in General Sonography	3
DMS	209	Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II	2
DMS	211	Abdominal Sonography	4
DMS	212	Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography	4
DMS	219	Ultrasound Physics and Instrumental Laboratory II	1
Total			14
3rd Semester
DMS	231	Clinical Education I	3
DMS	241	Advanced Abdominal Sonography	3
DMS	242	Advanced Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography	3
¹		Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	3
Total			12
4th Semester
DMS	222	Sonography Registry Review	2
DMS	223	Introduction to Vascular Ultrasound	3
DMS	232	Clinical Education II	4
PSY	200	Principles of Psychology	3
Total			12
Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 72

Two Years	Credits
Prerequisites
Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIO 141	4
Human Anatomy and Physiology II BIO 142	4
College Composition I ENG 111	3
Quantitative Reasoning MTH 154	3
Introduction to Physics I PHY 101	4
Choose One
Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) SDV 101	1
College Success Skills SDV 100
Total	19
1st Semester
Coordinated Internship DMS 190	2
Introduction to Sonography DMS 206	3
Sectional Anatomy DMS 207	2
Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I DMS 208	2
Sectional Anatomy Laboratory DMS 217	1
Ultrasound Physics and Instrumental Laboratory I DMS 218	1
Introduction to Medical Terminology HLT 141	1
Concepts of Disease HLT 220	3
Total	15
2nd Semester
On-site Training in General Sonography DMS 196	3
Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II DMS 209	2
Abdominal Sonography DMS 211	4
Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography DMS 212	4
Ultrasound Physics and Instrumental Laboratory II DMS 219	1
Total	14
3rd Semester
Clinical Education I DMS 231	3
Advanced Abdominal Sonography DMS 241	3
Advanced Obstetrical and Gynecological Sonography DMS 242	3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ¹	3
Total	12
4th Semester
Sonography Registry Review DMS 222	2
Introduction to Vascular Ultrasound DMS 223	3
Clinical Education II DMS 232	4
Principles of Psychology PSY 200	3
Total	12
Total credits for the Associate of Applied Science = 72

¹See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.

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Real-World Impact

DMS Program Hosts Vascular Sonography Conference

The NOVA Diagnostic Medical Sonography program partnered with Lead Empower Teach (LET) International Consulting to host a Vascular Sonography Conference and Workshop June 1 thru 3 at NOVA’s Medical Education Campus.

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