AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Use algorithmic reasoning when determining technical factors to obtain quality images.
- Practice “As Low As Reasonably Achievable” (ALARA) standards for the patient, self, and others.
- Position the patient and imaging systems to perform optimum sonographic examinations on patients.
- Use effective non-verbal, oral, and written communication on patient care and comfort, patient education, and professional relationships.
- Exercise critical thinking and discretion in the technical performance of medical imaging procedures, consistent with current standards of practice.
- Support cultural/social awareness when providing medical imaging procedures.
- Appraise patient information from multiple sources to perform medical imaging procedures consistent with the scope of practice.
- Appreciate the importance of life-long learning for the purpose of maintaining current standards of practice.
| Core Courses | Credits Hours |
|---|---|
| BIO 1101 Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| SPT 1101 Emergency procedures for the health care facility provider | .5 |
| SON 3101 Clinical Education I | 4 |
| SON 3110 Sonographic Principles | 4 |
|
SON 3115 Sonographic Principles of OB/GYN I |
4 |
| BIO 1201 Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| SON 3202 Clinical Education II | 4 |
| SON 3210 Sonographic Physics | 3 |
| SON 3215 Sonographic Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| SON 3220 Sonographic Principles of OB/GYN II | 4 |
| MAT 1101 Mathematics for Liberal Arts | 3 |
| PSY 1101 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SON 3303 Clinical Education III | 8 |
| ENG 1101 Composition I | 3 |
| PSY 1201 Developmental Psychology-Lifespan | 3 |
| RSO 3404 Clinical Education IV | 4 |
| SON 3415 Sonographic Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| SON 3505 Clinical Education V | 4 |
| SON 3510 Sonography- Vascular | 4 |
| SON 3515 Analysis of Sonography | 3 |
Download Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Pathway to Licensing Exams/Boards
Applications received by February 1 will be given priority consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
- Submit an application with a letter of recommendation.
- Have completed and passed high school and/or college courses in biology and algebra.
- Interview with Program Director may be required.
Learn more about Admissions requirements
Northeast College Admissions does not require the SAT or ACT. Applicants who do not submit SAT/ACT scores will not be at a disadvantage in the admissions process.
Students enrolled in our imaging sciences programs are also required to have:
- Reliable transportation to/from clinical sites and assignments.
- A paid CastleBranch account for immunization record keeping and required New York State background check.
- A campus meal plan. (For the 2024-2025 academic year: $900/trimester for students living on campus, $300/trimester for commuter students.)
- An iPad that meets technical specifications provided by Program Director.
Find more information on clinical placements, program expectations, and requirements for Clinical Education in the Imaging Sciences Programs.
*Note: Imaging Sciences clinical placements may be 120 miles or more from Northeast’s main Seneca Falls Campus, including potentially outside of New York state.
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