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This 77-credit hour Associate in Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology at CF provides a quality comprehensive, competency-based education to prepare graduates for immediate employment in the profession of medical imaging as an entry-level sonographer. Graduates can be employed in hospitals, medical centers, clinics, outpatient centers and OB/GYN offices.
The program utilizes the cohort education model. Students in a cohort will advance through the Sonography curriculum at the same pace and learn the content at the same time. This model allows for shared learning and critical analysis, relationship building on a personal and professional level, ongoing peer support, customized instruction and learning resources based on the needs of the cohort members.
Important Note: For Fall 2024*, all CF Sonography applicants must meet one the following admissions criteria to be eligible to apply for the DMS program:
1. Must have a Bachelor’s degree (any major) or foreign degree equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in the U.S. or Canada
OR
2. Must be a graduate of an accredited single two-year allied health education program that is patient-care related. Allied health occupations include, but are not limited to, diagnostic medical sonographer, radiologic technologist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, registered nurse, etc.
This is a limited access program, with additional criteria for program admission and course registration.
*Fall 2025 admissions criteria may differ.
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Find out more about the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology program application process, program requirements and more by attending a virtual information session. Attendance at an information session is mandatory before applying to CF’s DMS program.
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$112.92 per credit hour*