Program Code: 109
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) prepares individuals for careers as staff sonographers in radiology departments, hospital settings, private offices, outpatient clinics, military units, and the ultrasound industry. Program applications and the general admission application to the college must be submitted to the Virginia Beach Admissions Office no later than May 15.
Applicants must obtain CPR certification from the American Heart Association prior to admission. Applicants must also complete all benchmark courses with a “C” or better to be considered for admission into the DMS program. Students must submit an unofficial transcript along with their health professions application. They must also submit an official copy of their Allied Health Program transcripts and transcripts from other colleges attended to the Office of the College Registrar at Tidewater Community College prior to the application deadline. Applicants who meet all benchmarks will continue to the next stage of the application process and will be required to complete an assigned essay and interview with the program representative(s).
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in conjunction with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
CAAHEP: 9355 - 113th Street N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, (727) 210-2350, http://www.caahep.org/
JRC-DMS: 6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500, Ellicott City, MD 21043, (443) 973-3251, http://www.jrcdms.org/
Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the DMS program. If admitted, students must meet certain conditions for continuance. Students are financially responsible for their uniforms and travel. For further information, go to tcc.edu (search keywords “diagnostic medical sonography”).
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