Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Illinois, offers a Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program, designed to prepare students as highly skilled health care professionals in sonography. The program focuses on using specialized equipment for sonographic examinations to assist physicians in patient diagnosis. Up to 20 students are admitted each fall into this seven-semester, full-time day program, which includes both theoretical and clinical instruction. The program covers various concentrations in sonography, including Abdomen-Extended, OB/GYN, and Vascular Sonography.
Admissions and Program Details
Admission to the DMS program is selective, with prerequisites including courses in physics, biology, and mathematics. A mandatory information session is required for all applicants. Students are also expected to meet certain health requirements, including vaccinations, and pass a drug screen and criminal background check. The program leads to an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and prepares graduates for credentials through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Clinical and Educational Requirements
The program includes extensive clinical experiences at hospitals and healthcare organizations in the area, providing hands-on training in various ultrasound techniques. Graduates are equipped to perform sonographic examinations of the abdomen, pelvis, small parts, pregnancy, superficial structures, and vascular studies. To graduate, students must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in all Diagnostic Medical Sonography courses and general education courses.
Accreditation
The Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography Program at Joliet Junior 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).
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the DMS program can find employment opportunities in hospitals, outpatient medical centers, imaging centers, and doctors’ offices. Some may pursue higher degrees to become managers, educators, or administrators in the field.
Contact Information and Next Steps
Prospective students can find more information about the program, including application procedures, curriculum details, and program outcomes, on the Joliet Junior College website or by contacting the academic advising department.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Cost | Not specified |
| Type of Program | Associate in Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
| Location | 1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL, 60431 |
| Phone | (815) 729-9020 |
| [email protected] | |
| Online Classes? | Two online courses (DMS 113 and DMS 120) within the program |
| Program Duration | Seven semesters, full-time day program |
| Class Schedules | Mostly face-to-face classes, with clinical experiences at hospitals and health care organizations in the surrounding area |