Diagnostic Medical Sonography
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Turn Sound Waves into Life-Saving Insights: Become a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, also called ultrasound imaging, uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. At Ozarks Tech, we prepare you to enter this high-tech career. Our program teaches you how to operate specialized equipment to capture detailed images. You will work closely with physicians and surgeons to ensure accurate results. This helps doctors diagnose and assess medical conditions.
Explore the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Ozarks Tech! Contact us today to begin your journey toward this exciting career.
Program Contact
Health Sciences Office
Accreditations and Outcomes
Accreditation
OTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our current accreditation status with the HLC is displayed on the page linked below. Our next comprehensive evaluation will be in 2030-2031. View more information on OTC accreditation.
Program Outcomes
Admissions
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is a selective-admission program. Students must complete pre-admission requirements and the below application criteria before they will be considered for admittance to the program. Please use the application checklist to find the requirements for admittance to this program.
Transfer Information
At Ozarks Tech, we want your transfer process to be easy. We accomplish this goal through articulation agreements. These agreements are an official partnership to match coursework between schools. This gives you a more seamless transition from Ozarks Tech to a four-year institution.
We have established an agreement for this program. This will simplify the transfer of your credits to partner schools. To understand how this degree will transfer, review the current articulation agreements. Be sure to consult with your transfer school to ensure you’re on the right path toward completing your four-year degree.
COSTS & OPTIONS
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Associate of Applied Science |
Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
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93 credit hours |
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PROGRAM DETAILS
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography (A.A.S.)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (A.A.S.)
Program Description
A.A.S. Degree: 88 Credit Hours
This program is pending accreditation approval.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a multi-specialty profession offering a variety of career opportunities in settings including trauma, surgery, interventional radiography, inpatient, outpatient, and physician services.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is a selective admission program. A separate application process is required for acceptance into this program. Upon acceptance, the students may take the "program specific courses." Graduates receive an Associate in Applied Science degree designed to prepare them for the national certification exams of Sonography Principles and Instrumentation, Abdomen, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Vascular Technology. These certification examinations are administered through The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
A grade of "C" or better is required for all Diagnostic Medical Sonography program required courses.
A new class begins each fall semester. Additional information may be found on the Application Packet webpage link found on the sonography Program's webpage.
Pre-Admission Requirements - 24 Credit Hours
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Requirements - 64 Credit Hours
- SON-210 Sonographic Physics I
- SON-211 Abdominal Sonography I
- SON-212 Abdominal Sonography Lab I
- SON-213 Sonographic Physics II
- SON-214 Abdominal Sonography II
- SON-215 Abdominal Sonography Lab II
- SON-216 Intro to Clinical Practice
- SON-220 Sonographic Physics III
- SON-221 Gynecologic Sonography I
- SON-222 Gynecologic Sonography Lab
- SON-223 Vascular Technology I
- SON-227 Sonographic Physics IV
- SON-228 Gynecologic Sonography II
- SON-229 Vascular Technology I Lab
- SON-231 Vascular Technology II
- SON-232 Vascular Technology II Lab
- SON-233 Obstetrical Sonography I
- SON-241 Obstetrical Sonography II
- SON-243 Vascular Technology III
- SON-251 Abdominal Sonography III
- SON-261 Capstone I
- SON-262 Capstone II
- SON-263 Capstone III
- SON-281 Practicum I
- SON-282 Practicum II
- SON-283 Practicum III
- SON-284 Practicum IV
- SON-285 Practicum V
- SON-286 Practicum VI
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*Notices and Disclaimers
*Costs displayed are based on current tuition and fee rates for the program’s required credit hours, as approved by the OTC Board of Trustees, and are subject to change without notice. Estimates reflect both in-district and out-of-district residency rates. Actual costs, degree completion time, and credit requirements may vary based on residency, prior credits, elective courses, program updates, and enrollment factors. For additional information on attendance costs, visit Cost of Attendance, tuition and fees or contact us at 417-447-6900.
**Graduation rates vary by individual. For details on program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates, visit Student Outcomes / Student Right-to-Know. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.