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Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Vascular Technology

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Diagnostic medical sonography, more commonly known as ultrasound, is a diagnostic medical procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce medical images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body. A career in diagnostic medical sonography is never boring — in fact, it’s an exciting opportunity where every day is different and the work you do plays a critical role in assisting physicians with patient diagnoses. It’s a growing field too, as the demand for sonographers continues to increase as our population ages. In fact, we typically see a 100 percent placement rate for graduates from our program – our students go on to work in hospital-based medical imaging departments where they perform abdominal, pelvic, and vascular examinations. Sonographers are also employed in dedicated vascular departments or obstetric departments, and many sonographers work in outpatient clinics or mobile imaging services.

As a student in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Vascular Technology program, you’ll be trained in Abdominal-Extended, OB/GYN, and Vascular Technology. You’ll also learn other skills that are needed to be successful in this field – critical thinking, good judgment, and excellent communication. The program is full-time and includes online and face-to-face classes with one-on-one student clinical instructor learning.

Tuition
& Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

$10,809

Paying For College

Median Wage

$97,100

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

  • Medical Terminology
  • English Composition 1
  • Mathematical Reasoning
  • Survey Of Physics
  • General Anatomy and Physiology
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  • Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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  • DMS General Procedures 1
  • DMS Clinical 1
  • DMS Clinical 2
  • DMS Physics 1
  • DMS Vascular 1
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  • DMS General Procedures 2
  • DMS Clinical 3
  • DMS Physics 2 Instrumentation
  • DMS Vascular 2
  • Introduction to Sociology
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  • DMS General Procedures 3
  • DMS Clinical 4
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  • DMS General Procedures 4
  • DMS Clinical 5
  • DMS Vascular 3
  • Speech
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  • DMS Clinical 6
  • DMS Registry Review
  • DMS Vascular 4
  • DMS Capstone Seminar
  • Introduction to Psychology
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Flexible Learning Options

Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:

  • In-Person
  • Live Online (synchronous)
  • Online Anytime (asynchronous)
  • FlexLab (in-person when it fits your schedule)

For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information

In Person
MyEdChoice
Hybrid
FlexLab

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Additional Program Information

Blackhawk Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411, (312) 263-0456.

The Blackhawk Technical College Associate Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Vascular Technology Program is accredited in Abdominal-Extend, OB/GYN, and Vascular Technology by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, Phone (727) 210-2350, www.caahep.org upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS), 6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500 Ellicott City, MD  21043, (443) 973-3251, www.jrcdms.org.

All graduates of the Blackhawk Technical College Associate Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Vascular Technology Program are eligible to apply for the national credentialing examinations for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, in Abdominal-Extended, OB/GYN, Vascular Technology, and SPI, prepared by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Petition for Entry
In order to be eligible to petition this program for entry, you must apply to the college and meet all program-specific eligibility requirements.

Health Insurance
Students must have proof of health insurance.

Background Check
If your petition into the program has been accepted, you will be required to complete a criminal background check, complete the health requirements, and perform drug testing before starting clinical courses. Wisconsin law requires background checks of persons who provide care for others or have access to people who receive care. This law applies to Blackhawk Technical College Health Sciences Division students.

In accordance with Wisconsin Caregiver Background law, applicants with a criminal history may be denied placement by clinical affiliates or ineligible for national certification examinations. Applicants with any criminal background are strongly advised to meet with the program faculty and/or program advisor.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Provide patient care and education
  • Utilize acoustic physics, Doppler ultrasound principles, and ultrasound instrumentation
  • Complete diagnostic sonographic exams
  • Model professional behaviors and ethics
  • Collaborate with members of the healthcare team
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Vascular Technology students in lab

Highlights

Associate Degree

69 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53547

Potential Careers

Sonographer/Vascular Technologist

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Student Ultrasonographer

DMS/VT student in the lab

"The instructors are a large reason as to why I’ve been successful so far. They are always looking for new ways to support their students and want us to succeed."

Gabrielle Hoffmann

Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Vascular Technology

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