Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Your new career in ultrasound technology starts here!
About
Sonographers are highly skilled professionals who use imaging equipment that non-invasively emits sound waves directed towards internal organs, blood vessels, tissues and other structures. They can work in hospitals, clinics, or private practices and help physicians gather data needed to reach diagnostic decisions.
Program graduates are prepared to do general sonography. With additional training, graduates can perform cardiac sonography, vascular technology, and other sub-specialties.
Program Description
This full-time (21 months long) program leads to an Associate of Applied Sciences degree with a specialization in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS). Training includes classroom and laboratory instruction, as well as clinical education in an affiliated ultrasound department. See the full program schedule.
Successful graduates are eligible to take certifying exams of the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in specialty areas of Abdomen and Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Stories from the DMS Program
Other Healthcare Programs at TCC
There are a variety of ways to work in the health care industry. TCC is fortunate
to offer a number of educational programs in Health Sciences that might be of interest.
In order to assist prospective students in fully understanding their training options,
we encourage your review of the electronic version of our Health Careers Program Overview
Information Session.
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Health Science Program Overview – Narrative (PDF)
We are restructuring our live information sessions. Please see the program web pages
for more information.
You are also welcome to contact our Advising office with specific questions at 253-566-6091
or advising@tacomacc.edu.
Our DMS Graduates Succeed!
Program Outcomes
| Year | Attrition | Graduate Credential Pass Rate (OB/GYN) | Graduate Credential Pass Rate (Abdomen) | Graduate Job Placement (within 6 months) |
| 2016 | 16% | 100% | 83% | 93% |
| 2017 | 16% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2018 | 6% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2019 | 17% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2020 | 11% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on recommendation by the Joint Review Committee on Education Programs in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). The program at Tacoma Community College is accredited in the general concentration.
CAAHEP – 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775; telephone 727-210-2350, fax 727-210-2354, www.caahep.org.
JRC-DMS – 6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500, Ellicott City, MD 21043, 443-973-3251, www.jrcdms.org.
Licensing Information
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), educational institutions must provide information related to whether their programs will fulfill educational requirements for specific professional licensure or certification and to inform prospective students whether their degree upon graduation will qualify them to work in the state where they are located. Students who complete the TCC DMS program, and successfully pass the credential exam will meet minimum requirements for practice in every state.
Do you have a question for us?
We are available to help you online via Zoom.
Here you can talk to a staff member directly to get answers to your specific questions.
Please come join us! We are happy to help you!
Health, Business and Professional Services (HBPS) Zoom Lobby Information
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm
Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/99980134503
Phone number to call in: 1-253-215-8782 and follow the prompts
Zoom Meeting ID: 999 8013 4503
NOTE: You can also contact our department anytime and leave a voicemail at 253-566-5113, or reach us by email at tcchbps@tacomacc.edu. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Questions?
Contact Shea Bower, BS, RDMS Program Director
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