School of Health Professions
Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Gain advanced insights to the inner workings of the body with our Bachelor's in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Preparing you with hands-on, clinical training to help others
Diagnostic medical sonography is a multi-specialty profession comprising many diverse areas all using ultrasound as a primary technology. Doctors use ultrasound in women, men, and children to gain advanced insights into the inner workings of the body. In fact, after x-ray exams, ultrasound is the most utilized form of diagnostic imaging available today. Sonography uses the high frequency sound waves to obtain images of the human body. These images are used to diagnose disease and guide physicians during invasive procedures. Concordia University's four-year Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program will train you in anatomy, physiology and the art of scanning. In the first two years you will be taking Concordia core courses and prerequisite classes in preparation for a two-year professional and clinical training program through Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit or Ascension Providence, Southfield.
Credits
131
Sample Careers
- Maternal fetal tech
- General sonographer
- Vascular sonographer
Financial Aid
The average undergraduate student award is $16,603.
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With a bachelor’s degree in sonography, your passion and god-given skills will be utilized as you help patients through life changing moments in a multi-specialty profession which utilizes high frequency sound waves to image the human body. You will be the first to work with high tech, groundbreaking instruments to be a key member of a health care team, and provide one on one care to any patient. With this field growing fast, it’s no question that Concordia’s sonography program will prepare you for a life filled with faith, fulfillment, and success.
What to Expect
The degree includes two years of core requirements and prerequisite classes specific to the major. Then, qualified candidates will apply to the DMS program. Two learning tracks/concentrations are available to CUW students: 1) General/Vascular and 2) Cardiac/Vascular. Students that choose to apply to the General/Vascular concentration are first considered by the CUW DMS program. Both students that choose the Cardiac/Vascular track, as well as applicants not selected by the CUW DMS program are then forwarded to our partner program, Advocate Aurora Health (Aurora St Luke’s Medical Center). Regardless of your path, clinical and real world experience is emphasized in our programs to ensure you are well prepared to begin work in the field upon graduation.
Licensure / Certifications
Sonographers are required to pass a national certification board. There are several to choose from depending on specialization. The program prepares the student for certifying boards in Abdomen, OB/Gyn, and Vascular Sonography
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Locations
- Ann Arbor
Requirements
The pre-professional curriculum requires about 72 credits. This is a credit load of 18 credits per semester if taken in 4 semesters. The student is encouraged to use winterims and summers to level their credit load. During the professional program, students will progress through the clinical and didactic curriculum. To graduate, the student will have attained at least 1680 hours of clinical experience and maintain program specified grades and performance standards.
How to Apply
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program is competitive and placement within an accredited partner affiliate program is not guaranteed. The major determinants for placement are GPA and interpersonal communication skills which are identified during the interview process. It is required that Sonography students maintain a 3.0 GPA and complete additional patient care pre-requisites as indicated by each program to be considered for program placement. Students in the DMS major are encouraged to review these requirements immediately as they are time sensitive. The clinical component is 18-24 consecutive months depending on the program affiliate chosen. CUAA has an affiliation in DMS with Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit and Ascension Providence, Southfield. Depending on the program, concentrations of sonography may vary.
Accreditation
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited upon recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Lisa Reimer
M.S., RDMS, RVT, R.T(R)
Department Chair - Imaging Department - CUWAA, Clinical Assistant Professor
Office: Heidelberg Hall 203
Phone: (262) 243-2172
Bio
Lisa Reimer is a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer specializing in abdomen, obstetrics & gynecology and vascular imaging. She is also a Registered Radiologic Technologist. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiologic Technology and a Master of Science degree in Health Administration.
Education
- MS - Healthcare Administration, University of St. Francis (2017)
- BS - Radiologic Science, Marian University (2013)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Aurora St Luke's Medical Center - School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (1998)
- Radiologic Technology, Theda Clark Medical Center - School of Radiologic Technology (1994)
Teaching Interests
- Cross Sectional Anatomy, Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Embryology & Fetal Development
Certification
Nearing successful completion of the DMS program, students are eligible to apply for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and/or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examinations in the concentrations taught by the respective program.
The program assumes no responsibility for the success of its students in obtaining professional certification or other types of professional licensure.
For information regarding the registry examinations, contact the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and/or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Additional Resources
For additional information regarding sonography, please see the following professional organizations
Affiliations and Facilities
The program currently has an affiliation with: