Sonography

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Midland College offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Sonography.  This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).

Graduates of the program may earn the credential of Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) by taking the national registry exam offered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). 

The Midland College Sonography program has a limited enrollment based on specific admission criteria. The admission criteria are as follows:

• Complete the online Health Sciences Division Application for Admission.
• Satisfy all areas of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) by testing or exemption.
• Take the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS Version 7) and score at a minimum preparedness level of Proficient.
• Complete the following prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C” or above:
  • PHYS 1415 , Physical Science I, or PHYS 1401 , College Physics I
  • BIOL 2401 , Anatomy and Physiology I
    MATH 1314 , College Algebra
    HPRS 1106 , Essentials of Medical Terminology
  • ENGL 1301 , Composition I
• Complete the following immunizations: 
  • Hepatitis B (3 doses) 
  • Measles Mumps-Rubella - MMR 
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
  • Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis - TDAP (expires after 10 years)
  • Bacterial Meningitis (if required) 
• Earn additional admission points by completing the following courses with a grade of “B” or above:
  • BIOL 2402 , Anatomy and Physiology II
  • PSYC 2301 , Introduction to Psychology
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

For information regarding the admission criteria, contact the Sonography Program Chair or Pathways Advisor in Student Services. 

Accepted students must take all sonography courses in sequential order and must pass all required courses with a minimum grade of “C”.

Students must maintain health insurance coverage throughout the duration of the Sonography program.

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Programs

• A.A.S., Sonography

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