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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (BSDMS) educates sonographers utilizing a variety of multimedia resources within a distance-learning environment. The goal of the program is to educate individuals who display a high level of competence and professionalism, while serving the sonography profession, the field of healthcare, and the community.
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is affordable and designed for working professionals. Crafted for adult learners, the program accommodates the needs of individuals juggling job, family, and personal responsibilities. With a strong learning community built around motivated students, faculty with real world experience, and a staff dedicated to your success, FHCHS can make an immediate impact on your life and career.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
This program is designed as a Bachelor’s completion program (61 credits) for the sonographer who has graduated from a regionally-accredited institution or who is registered with ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI, and has met the prerequisite requirements of the program.
The program will include a total of 61 trimester credit hours: 34 credits of imaging and sonography science courses and 27 credits of general education courses. Students can complete the degree in six 14-week trimesters. Students must have a minimum of 120 credit hours to be eligible for graduation.
Many students must schedule their studies around their busy lives and demanding jobs. Coursework for the online BSDMS program can be completed in as little as two years. Plan your education around your schedule.
Coursework prepares the sonographer to:
- Execute proper procedures and document results for analysis by a physician.
- Educate patients in the procedures and usage of medical ultrasound.
- Acquire, evaluate and incorporate relevant patient records and clinical information to provide the most accurate diagnostic outcomes.
- Provide high level professional services in the practice of sonographic procedures.
- Reinforce healthy principles and lifestyles for patients.