Vascular Sonography - Certificate of Completion
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
This is a limited-entry certificate open to students currently enrolled in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. For selection criteria and qualifications, please visit the main Diagnostic Medical Sonography catalog listing.
(Certificate 30 credits)
Note: Application Deadline is September 1
NOTE: All of the courses in this program are offered once per academic year and relate to each other and the clinical internship. Courses may not be taken individually or out of sequence.
NOTE: The program is three consecutive semesters, to include required summer classes.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required DMS courses/Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in the designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 30 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 1230G | Algebra-Based Physics I 1, 2 | 3 |
| or PHYS 1112 | Introductory Physics for the Health Sciences | |
| or RADT 105 | Radiographic Physics and Equipment | |
| DMS 101 | Introduction Sonography/Patient Care | 2 |
| DMS 116 | Vascular Technology I | 2 |
| DMS 116 L | Vascular Technology I Lab | 1 |
| DMS 150 | Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation I | 1 |
| DMS 180 | Clinical Practicum II | 4 |
| DMS 216 | Vascular Technology II | 2 |
| DMS 250 | Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation II | 3 |
| DMS 270 | Clinical Practicum III | 3 |
| DMS 280 | Clinical Practicum IV | 5 |
| DMS 293 | Registry Preparation: Vascular | 1 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- 1
Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.
- 2
While RADT 105 and PHYS 1112 meet program requirements, they do not meet the NM General Education Area III: Laboratory Sciences requirement.
Course Fees
In addition to tuition, a fee of $200 is charged for each of the following courses:
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DMS 180 | Clinical Practicum II | 4 |
| DMS 270 | Clinical Practicum III | 3 |
| DMS 280 | Clinical Practicum IV | 5 |
(Certificate 30 credits)
Note: Application deadline is September 1
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: All of the courses in this program are offered once per academic year and relate to each other and the clinical internship. Courses may not be taken individually or out of sequence.
NOTE: The program is three consecutive semesters, to include required summer classes.
NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required DMS courses/Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in the designated Mathematics courses.
Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 30 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary Mathematics coursework.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1220G | College Algebra 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 1230G | Algebra-Based Physics I 1, 2 or Introductory Physics for the Health Sciences or Radiographic Physics and Equipment | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| DMS 101 | Introduction Sonography/Patient Care | 2 |
| DMS 116 | Vascular Technology I | 2 |
| DMS 116 L | Vascular Technology I Lab | 1 |
| DMS 150 | Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation I | 1 |
| DMS 180 | Clinical Practicum II | 4 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| DMS 216 | Vascular Technology II | 2 |
| DMS 270 | Clinical Practicum III | 3 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| DMS 250 | Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation II | 3 |
| DMS 280 | Clinical Practicum IV | 5 |
| DMS 293 | Registry Preparation: Vascular | 1 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
- 1
Courses identical to those offered at New Mexico State University (Main) Campus
- 2
While RADT 105 and PHYS 1112 meet program requirements, they do not meet the NM General Education Area III: Laboratory Sciences requirement.
Course Fees
In addition to tuition, a fee of $200 is charged for each of the following courses:
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DMS 180 | Clinical Practicum II | 4 |
| DMS 270 | Clinical Practicum III | 3 |
| DMS 280 | Clinical Practicum IV | 5 |