Diagnostic Medical Sonography
OFFERED IN BROOKLYN & STATEN ISLAND. NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SPRING 2025. APPLY TODAY!
ADMISSION PROCESS
STEP 1: APPLICATION & DOCUMENTS
Applicants should complete the general program application (www.cahe.edu/apply) along with a $50.00 (non-refundable) application fee. All required supplemental documents may be found on the “Application Checklist” and should be mailed/submitted in-person. Documents may be submitted individually or together. All documents should be in prior to the scheduled interview date.
STEP 2: ENTRANCE EXAM
Applicants who are exempt from the entrance examination requirement or successfully pass the required portions of the entrance examination will be scheduled to begin the interview process. Applicants who are required to take one or both portions of the entrance examination will be scheduled to do so.
ENTRANCE EXAM EXEMPTION CRITERIA:
Applicants, who possess an Associate’s Degree or greater from an institution in the United States at the time of applying, are automatically exempt from taking the math and reading portions of the entrance exam.
Students who have completed the equivalent of an Associate’s degree abroad are automatically exempt from the math portion of the exam but may be subject to taking the reading portion.
Additionally, applicants who meet at least one of the criteria in each section below will be exempt from the respective entrance examination section(s):
EXEMPTION FROM READING:
- A minimum SAT score of 470 in Critical Reading or ACT score of 19 in English.
- A minimum grade of a “C” on a college level, credit-bearing English literature course from an institution, accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by CHEA or US Department of Education.
EXEMPTION FROM MATH:
- A minimum SAT score of 490 in Math or ACT score of 20 in Math.
- A minimum grade of a “C” on a college level, credit-bearing math course from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by CHEA or US Department of Education.
Applicants scheduled to take the exam will be provided a link as to how to best prepare/study. Individuals who take and do not successfully pass the entrance exam will have the ability to re-take it one time. Those who successfully pass the exam will move forward to the final step of the Admissions Process (interview with Program Staff). Those who do not move forward will have to wait one year to reapply to any program offered by The Center.
STEP 3: INTERVIEW
A formal interview is required of all applicants as the last step in the admissions process. Applicants are encouraged to dress professionally and to familiarize themselves with the field, program structure, as well as accreditation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS:
Members of the Admissions Committee will review each file, including but not limited to supporting documentation, entrance exam results, previous academic performance and interview results. A final decision regarding acceptance into the program may be expected following the interview. Upon acceptance, a registration and enrollment fee must be paid to reserve a seat in the program. Once this step is complete, information regarding enrollment and orientation will be e-mailed to the student. Individuals must submit all required forms, paperwork, agreements, tuition/fees, as well as pass all required screenings and clearances within the required time frames to complete the acceptance process. Space is limited and seats are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Program Information
- Program Overview
- Mission & Goals
- Course Schedule
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Program Curriculum
Course Number Course Title Hours AHS 1110 Foundational Skills and Terminology for Healthcare Providers I 15 AHS 1210 Foundational Skills for Healthcare Providers II 10 BIO 1000 Anatomy and Physiology 60 BIO 1210 Cross-sectional Anatomy 30 ENG 1001 English 40 MAT 1001 Math 40 PHY 1001 Physics 40 DMS 1211 Abdominal Sonography I 20 DMS 1210L Abdominal Sonography I Lab 20 DMS 1221 Obstetric and Gynecologic Sonography I 20 DMS 1220L Obstetric and Gynecologic Sonography I Lab 20 DMS 1230 Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation I 65 ETH 1351 Ethics and Law in the Healthcare Professions 5 DMS 1310 Abdominal Sonography II 30 DMS 1310L Abdominal Sonography II Lab 20 DMS 1330 Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation II 65 DMS 1390 Clinical Education I 140 DMS 1421 Obstetric and Gynecologic Sonography II 30 DMS 1420L Obstetric and Gynecologic Sonography II Lab 20 DMS 1490 Clinical Education II 210 DMS 1440 Sonography of Superficial Structures (Elective) 20 DMS 1440L Sonography of Superficial Structure Lab (Elective) 20 DMS 1551 Quality Management and Operational Issues 5 DMS 1590 Clinical Education III 210 DMS 1570 Echocardiography I 20 DMS 1570L Echocardiography I Lab 20 DMS 1580 Vascular Ultrasound I 20 DMS 1580L Vascular Ultrasound I Lab 20 DMS 1690 Clinical Education IV 140 DMS 1751 Case Study Critiques 5 DMS 1770 Echocardiography II 30 DMS 1770L Echocardiography II Lab 20 DMS 1780 Vascular Ultrasound II 30 DMS 1780L Vascular Ultrasound II Lab 20 DMS 1801 Registry Review 5 -
Progression Policy
Progression Policy
A student must pass all courses in the program in order to graduate from the program.
A student must pass all courses in a quarter/quarter in order to progress to the next quarter/quarter in the program.
If a student fails one course in a quarter/quarter the following policy is in effect:
Progression Course: they face termination from the program. A progression course is defined as a course that is delineated as a pre-requisite course for a course in the following quarter/quarter. All required pre-requisite courses are listed in the Academic Policy as published in the Catalog Addendum.
Non-Progression Course: the course must be made up as per the Make-Up Policy published in the Institutional Catalog.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography program students are required to sit for the ARDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) exam by the end of their fourth quarter in order to progress to their fifth quarter.
Comprehensive Exam:
A student who fails up to two didactic courses in a quarter may qualify for a comprehensive exam(s) for each of the failed courses. The results of the comprehensive exam(s) will determine the student’s requirements to meet the objectives of the failed course.Qualifying for a Comprehensive Exam
In order to qualify for a comprehensive exam a student’s course average must be a minimum grade of 65.Results of the Comprehensive Exam
90 to 100 – the student will be considered to have passed the course and will receive the minimum passing grade as their recorded score80 to 89 – the student will be required to complete an independent course of study that meets the objectives of the course. A learning contract will be signed by the student detailing the objective criteria they are required to complete. Once complete the minimum passing grade will be recorded as their score
79 or below – Progression Course: the student has failed the course. Non-Progression Course: the student will need to make-up the course as per the Make-Up Policy as published in the Institutional Catalog
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Grading Scale
Letter Grade Numerical Equivalent Quality Points Legend A 90-100 4.0 Excellent B+ 85-89 3.5 Very Good B 80-84 3.0 Very Good C+ 75-79 2.5 Satisfactory C 70-74 2.0 Satisfactory D 65-69 1.0 Unsatisfactory F 0-64 0 Failure P – – Pass TF – – Transfer Credits INC – 0 Incomplete W – – Official Withdrawal FW – 0 Failure due to Unofficial Withdrawal FT – 0 Failure due to Termination - Program Outcomes
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