Diagnostic Medical Sonography, A.A.S.
Classes offered at following campus(es)
- West
Contact Information:
Aimee Francois aimee.francois@tulsacc.edu (918) 595-2059 School of Health SciencesTCC’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree program provides you with the skills needed to work as a sonographer in a variety of clinical settings. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where your technical and scientific responsibilities will be matched by a real need for human relation skills, then our Diagnostic Medical Sonography program may be the educational path you are seeking.
Apply to Program
The applicant pool for programs in the School of Health Sciences are very competitive. Application does not mean acceptance into the Health Sciences program. Applicants are required to meet with a School of Health Sciences advisor before they apply to a program and may be required to attend an orientation for the Allied Health related programs. All application correspondence from the School of Health Sciences will be through your TCC email.
Sonography occupation description
Diagnostic medical sonography is a type of medical imaging that uses high-frequency sound waves, also known as ultrasound, to produce images of organs, tissues and blood flow. Medical professionals use the images to evaluate organs and soft tissue structures of the body, including the brain, abdomen and peripheral blood vessels. A common example of sonography are the images that expectant parents view of their unborn child, which are made through ultrasound technology. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for sonography technicians is expected to grow by 39 percent through 2022, which is a much higher rate than many other occupations.
TCC Sonography program details
TCC’s Sonography program consists of five semesters and is considered a full-time program of specialized courses offered in a specific sequence. The program is offered at TCC’s West Campus with clinical education at various sites in the Tulsa metro and surrounding area. Distant travel may be necessary as well as some evening clinic and class work. Graduates of this program receive an Associate Degree in Applied Science and are eligible to take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography examination.
TCC’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
Program Estimated Cost
| Expense Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| TCC Application Fee | $20.00 |
| Tuition and fees ($142/hr x 65) | $9,230.00 |
| Laboratory Fees ($12/lab x 7) | $84.00 |
| Uniforms (5 sets) | $250.00 |
| Books | $1,500.00 |
| SDMS Student Membership | $45.00 |
| OSS Student Membership | $10.00 |
| Electronic Clinical Notebook | $150.00 |
| Estimated Fuel cost for Clinical Travel | $1100 |
| ARDMS SPI Exam | $225.00 |
| ARDMS Specialty Exam | $250.00 |
| Estimated Total | $ 12,864.00 |
The itemized estimate of cost for the 5 semester Associate of Applied Science Degree is subject to change.
Workforce Development Degree Information
Workforce development degree and certificate programs are designed to prepare students for direct entry into the workforce. They may advance students within their current career positions or open doors to new career opportunities. Coursework may apply towards a degree at a four-year university; check with an advisor for further information. The number of hours that apply to a degree will vary from one university to another.
Program Resources
Program Outcomes
Credential Exam Results for 2015
- SPI: 100%
- ARDMS Abdomen: 80%
- ARDMS OB/Gyn: 75%
Credential Exam Results for 2016
- SPI: 91%
- ARDMS Abdomen: 76%
- ARDMS OB/GYN: 83%
- ARDMS Vascular: 100%
Credential Exam Results for 2017
- SPI: 91%
- ARDMS Abdomen: 75%
- ARDMS OB/GYN: 83%
- ARDMS Vascular: 100%
Credential Exam Results for 2018
- SPI: 100%
- ARDMS Abdomen: 83%
- ARDMS OB/GYN: 100%
- ARDMS Vascular: 100%
Credential Exam Results for 2019
- SPI: 100%
- ARDMS Abdomen: 100%
- ARDMS OB/GYN: 90%
- ARDMS Vascular: 86%
Credential Exam Results for 2020
- SPI: 100%
- ARDMS Abdomen: 86%
- ARDMS OBGYN: 100%
- ARDMS Vascular: 86%
Attrition Rate Results
- Class of 2013 – 2015: 10%
- Class of 2014 – 2016: 33%
- Class of 2015 – 2017: 13%
- Class of 2016 – 2018: 15%
- Class of 2017 – 2019: 7%
- Class of 2019 – 2020: 0.07%
- Class of 2020 – 2021: 30%
Job Placement Results
- Graduating Class of 2015: 60%
- Graduating Class of 2016: 100%
- Graduating Class of 2017: 91%
- Graduating Class of 2018: 80%
- Graduating class of 2019: 86%
- Graduating class of 2020: 100%
Accreditation
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Tulsa Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
CAAHEP
9355 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
JRC-DMS
6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(443) 973-3251
www.jrcdms.org
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Video
Learn about TCC's Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program on the TCC Community Campus in Owasso.