Dr. Leah Carroll, Assistant Chair, 386-739-7378, Leah.Carroll@daytonastate.edu
Melissa Brown-Mack, Academic Advisor, 386-506-3052, Melissa.Brown-Mack@daytonastate.edu
Admission Note
Limited Access Program: Admission to this program is selective and requires completion of additional admission and enrollment requirements.
Program Overview
Mission:
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program promotes student success, excellence, diversity, and innovation in teaching and learning. Students receive academic and clinical experiences that provide a professional foundation for becoming effective and responsible members of healthcare teams. Graduates place the patient at the center of care and pursue lifelong learning.
Description:
Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a medical profession that uses ultrasound to visualize soft tissues of the body to aid in diagnosis and treatment. Sonographers are employed in a variety of healthcare settings and are integral members of the diagnostic team. Sonographers work closely with physicians before, during, and after procedures to assess and diagnose medical conditions.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Integrate scientific principles into clinical sonography practice.
- Differentiate normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology.
- Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
- Perform examinations safely and efficiently under physician supervision.
- Analyze sonography literature for lifelong learning.
- Demonstrate professional engagement and certification awareness.
Program Requirements
Admission:
This is a Limited Access Program.
- Standard high school diploma or GED.
- Minimum age of 18.
- PERT scores at the 10th-grade level in reading, language, and mathematics, unless exempt.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Health Care Providers through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Satisfactory FDLE/FBI background check and drug screening.
- Minimum TEAS composite score of 65%.
- TEAS scores must be earned in a single attempt.
- Maximum of four TEAS attempts permitted per calendar year.
- TEAS scores are valid for three years.
- Only TEAS scores earned at Daytona State College are accepted.
Enrollment:
Continuing enrollment approval is required prior to enrollment in program-specific courses.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Earn a grade of "C" or better in the following courses:
- SON1000 Introduction to Medical Sonography
- ENC1101 Introduction to Composition
- MAC1105 College Algebra
- BSC1085C Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
- PHY1032 Energy and Its Environmental Effects
Completion:
- Earn a grade "C" or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.
- Follow the policies and procedures outlined in the DMS Student Policy/Rule Book and the Daytona State College Student Handbook.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For more information on grants, loans, and work programs available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester.
For more information see:
daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Career and Labor Market Information
Graduates may pursue employment in diagnostic medical sonography, including roles such as Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Ultrasound Technologist, Cardiac Sonographer, and Vascular Sonographer. In the Brevard-Flagler-Volusia workforce region, approximately 412 diagnostic medical sonographers are employed, with an average annual salary of $78,510 and approximately 29 annual job openings.
| SOC Alignment |
29-2032 – Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
|
| Average Hourly Wage |
$38.53 |
| Average Annual Salary |
$78,510 |
| Annual Job Openings |
29 |
| Regional Employment |
Approximately 412 employed |
Occupational Overview: Perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations by producing high-quality images of internal organs, tissues, blood vessels, and the cardiovascular system to assist physicians in diagnosing and monitoring medical conditions.
Wage Distribution: 10th percentile: $63,710 | 50th percentile: $78,510 | 90th percentile: $92,110.
Data Sources: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Regional Demand Occupations List; FloridaCommerce Employment Projections Region 27; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach MSA; SOC 29-2032.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
15 Credits
Communication Core (3 credits)
Required General Education course:
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
Required Math Pathway:
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
Required course:
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
Social Sciences Core (3 credits)
Required courses. Choose one:
| AMH2010 | United States History to 1877 | 3.00 |
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3.00 |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3.00 |
Program Specific Courses
62 Credits
| BSC1085C | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab | 4.00 |
| BSC1086C | Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab | 4.00 |
| SON1000 | Introduction to Medical Sonography | 3.00 |
| SON1100C | Principles and Protocols of Imaging and Lab | 4.00 |
| SON1113 | Cross Sectional Anatomy | 3.00 |
| SON1141 | Small Parts Sonography | 3.00 |
| SON1210 | Introduction to Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation | 3.00 |
| SON1804L | Clinical 1 | 2.00 |
| SON1814L | Clinical 2 | 2.00 |
| SON2061 | Seminar | 3.00 |
| SON2111C | Abdominal Sonography 1 and Lab | 4.00 |
| SON2112C | Abdominal Sonography 2 and Lab | 4.00 |
| SON2121C | OB/GYN Sonography 1 and Lab | 4.00 |
| SON2122C | OB/GYN Sonography 2 and Lab | 4.00 |
| SON2171C | Vascular Sonography and Lab | 4.00 |
| SON2211 | Medical Sonographic Physics | 3.00 |
| SON2824L | Clinical 3 | 4.00 |
| SON2834L | Clinical 4 | 4.00 |
Sample Program of Study
Prerequisite Courses
| BSC1085C | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab | 4.00 |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra | 3.00 |
| PHY1020 | Conceptual Physics | 3.00 |
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
| SON1000 | Introduction to Medical Sonography | 3.00 |
Year 1
1st Semester
| BSC1086C | Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab | 4.00 |
| SON1210 | Introduction to Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation | 3.00 |
| SON1100C | Principles and Protocols of Imaging and Lab | 4.00 |
2nd Semester
| SON1113 | Cross Sectional Anatomy | 3.00 |
| SON2211 | Medical Sonographic Physics | 3.00 |
| SON2111C | Abdominal Sonography 1 and Lab | 4.00 |
| SON2112C | Abdominal Sonography 2 and Lab | 4.00 |
3rd Semester
Year 2
4th Semester
5th Semester
| SON1141 | Small Parts Sonography | 3.00 |
| SON2824L | Clinical 3 | 4.00 |
| Social Sciences Core | 3.00 |
| Humanities Core | 3.00 |
6th Semester
Total Credit Hours: 77