Associate’s Degree Hybrid Program
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Platt College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue careers in Sonography, a dynamic specialty area in the healthcare field.
Diagnostic medical sonography utilizes high-frequency sound waves to produce dynamic visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body. These images aid physicians in their diagnosis of the patient.
Sonographers typically work closely with patients and radiologists in clinical health-care settings, including medical centers, medical clinics, and physicians’ offices.
This Hybrid Program is taught through a combination of predetermined online and on-ground courses at the following campuses:
GRADUATION FROM THE PROGRAM DOES NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY INTO ANY CAREER. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS MAY APPLY DEPENDING ON AN INDIVIDUAL’S PREVIOUS EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE.
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded an Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Graduates from the Bachelors program are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) examination to become a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. To learn more about ARDMS prerequisites for examination eligibility, click HERE
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With convenient class schedules, you can earn your Associate’s Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) in as little as 18-months, or your Bachelor’s Degree in as little as 27-months!
Start times for each DMS cohort vary by campus, contact us for details HERE
This Hybrid Program is taught through a combination of predetermined online and on-ground courses at the following campuses:
Platt College is committed to providing the information and resources necessary to help every student achieve educational success.. Types of financial aid available for qualified students include:
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Platt College maintains an active career services department to assist graduates as well as current students seeking part-time or full-time jobs while attending school. However, the school cannot guarantee employment.
Students are given the opportunity to pursue job referrals maintained by Career Services.
Our Career Services personnel explain and assist with our student’s job search process. Placement efforts occur through graduation and beyond.
Career Services aims to build the job acquiring skills of our students through interviews and workshops in the following areas:
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Passage Rates Statement
Graduates from a non-JRC-DMS accredited program without a Bachelors’s (or higher) degree are typically eligible to sit for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification examinations after one year of practice in the field. Graduates from a JRC-DMS accredited program are typically eligible for the ARDMS examination upon graduation.
Specific eligibility requirements vary depending on the applicant’s background and are determined solely by ARDMS.
At the time of this writing, ARDMS certification is not required for employment as a sonographer in the State of California.
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Students considering a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree – Hybrid Program often prioritize structured training, required clinical education, and clear admission and completion requirements.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree – Hybrid Program offers:
Platt College programs are educational in nature. Completion of a program does not guarantee employment, certification, or licensure.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree – Hybrid Program uses high-frequency sound to create images of specific areas of the body. The program is designed to prepare competent entry-level general sonographers and includes both didactic and clinical components.
Instruction includes:
Sonography coursework relevant to:
Development of clinical competencies such as:
Clinical education is completed through externship experience at affiliated sites, where students are evaluated on clinical performance and professional behaviors.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree – Hybrid Program is designed to be completed in:
Program length may vary based on individual progression and scheduling.
For full-time enrollment, the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree – Hybrid Program consists of:
Upon successful completion of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree – Hybrid Program all academic, attendance, externship, and financial requirements, graduates are awarded an:
Graduation requires meeting minimum program standards, including a minimum cumulative GPA requirement and completion of all required externship hours.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree – Hybrid Program is offered at the following campuses:
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program will be taught through a combination of online and on-campus courses. All program courses have been predetermined to be either online or on-ground.
The program also includes required clinical externship education completed at affiliated healthcare sites.
Yes. Clinical education is a required component of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
Students complete externship experience at affiliated sites such as:
Externship training is completed under direct supervision, and students are evaluated on clinical skills, communication, critical thinking, and professional behavior.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is delivered in a structured format. Schedule options (including class meeting times and externship scheduling) vary by campus and cohort start date and are reviewed during the enrollment process.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is designed to prepare entry-level general sonographers and includes didactic and clinical education applicable to sonography practice in clinical settings.
Employment outcomes vary based on individual circumstances, employer requirements, and other factors.
This Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree – Hybrid Program may be a strong fit for individuals who:
In addition to general admissions requirements, the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree – Hybrid Program has additional requirements for admission, including:
A passing score on an Allied Health standardized exam:
During enrollment, applicants also complete:
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree – Hybrid program provides the required educational and clinical instruction outlined in the curriculum for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Certification and credentialing eligibility is governed by third-party organizations and may depend on specific prerequisites and applicant background. Program completion does not guarantee certification or credentialing.
Costs may include:
The most current cost information can be found in the Catalog Addendum and will also be reviewed during the enrollment process.
Financial aid is available to qualified students of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree – Hybrid Program. Eligibility and available funding options are reviewed during the financial aid portion of the enrollment process.
The enrollment process for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree – Hybrid Program includes:
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