Sonography

Are you ready to join a growing field in healthcare? The Midland College Sonography program prepares you for a dynamic and rewarding career in diagnostic imaging.

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).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

9355 - 113^th St. N, #7709

Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org

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 is a competitive admission program, and not all applicants are admitted. The application submission period is May 15 - June 15 each year.

Steps to Apply

1. Complete Applications

• Submit the Midland College application.

• Submit the Midland College Health Sciences Application.

2. Take the ATI Teas Exam: Achieve a minimum level of Proficient on the ATI Test of

Essential Academic Skills (Version 7).

3. Complete a Clinical Site Visit:

• Must be completed within 12 months prior to application submission (after June 15 of the

previous year).

4. Complete Prerequisite Courses: Earn a minimum grade of “C” in the following:

• 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

5. Earn Additional Admissions Points: Complete 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

6. Ensure Required Immunizations are Up to Date:

• Immunization compliance tracking is provided by CastleBranch. Students must create an

account and upload proper documentation.

• Required immunizations:

• Hepatitis B

• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)

• Varicella

• Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDAP) - expires after 10 years

• Bacterial Meningitis (if required by Texas enrollment requirements as listed in the Midland

College Catalog).

7. International Students: Must complete the TOEFL iBT test with a score of 79% or higher.

Program Requirements

Accepted students must:

• Take all sonography courses in sequential order.

• Pass all required courses with a minimum grade of “C”.

• Maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support licensure throughout the duration of the

program.

• Maintain health insurance coverage throughout the duration of the program.

Completion Requirements

To receive an AAS degree in Sonography, a student must:

• Complete Midland College General Requirements for Degrees and Certificates

• Complete all major courses with a “C” or better

• Have an overall GPA of 2.0 or better

Learn more about Sonography

For more information about the Sonography Program, admission criterium, or next steps, contact a Pathways Advisor or:

Lupita Copeland
Program Chair, Sonography
lcopeland@midland.edu

Get Started at MC provides information for new and returning students about how to apply and enroll.

Programs

Associate

A.A.S., Sonography