Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Diagnostic Medical Sonography is the art and science of employing high frequency sound waves to image organs, vessels, masses, and fluid accumulations within the body. The skilled sonographer, qualified by academic and clinical training, assists the physician in assessing both disease processes and the state of well-being. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 25400 US Highway 19N., Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, (727) 210-2350, http://www.caahep.org, upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) 6021 University Blvd., Suite 500, Ellicott City, MD 21043, (443) 973-3251 phone, (443)738-3444 fax, http://www.jrcdms.org, to prepare students for national certification in general sonographic learning concentrations.
Courses are offered on campus and at a variety of clinical affiliates. Employment opportunities in this dynamic field exist in a wide range of settings such as hospitals, clinics, and doctors' offices. Other opportunities are available in veterinary medicine, industry, sales, mobile services, and the private sector. Academically ready students can apply to the program following the guidelines of the Allied Health competitive admission process. Interested applicants should review the information provided here and contact their program advisor for application requirements.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
84
Hours
2670
Entrance Requirements
None
School
Delaware Technical Community College- Wilmington - Credit
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
300 N. Orange Steet, Wilmington, DE
Local WIB
1 - Statewide
Type of Attainment:
AAS Degree
Name of Credential
Associates Degree in Allied Health
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
PELL
Refund Policy
To receive a tuition/fee adjustment for a course drop, the student must first officially drop the course (see Course Drop/Add/Withdrawal Procedure). To access the full refund policy, click here.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Middle States
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$4,800.00 Total books for 6 semesters using the cost for technology standard of $800 per semester.
In-State Tuition
$12,657.50 Total Tuition for 6 semesters.
Other Fees
$264.00 Lab Fees, $12 per lab hour for 22 lab hours total.
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$31,643.75 Total out-of-state tuition for 6 semesters.
Registration Fee
$1,040.00 Registration fee of $15 per semester and student services fee of $20 per semester for a total of 6 semesters. Also Technology fee of $10 per credit hour for 6 semesters and 83 total credits.
Total In-State Program Cost
$18,761.50
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$37,747.75
