Washburn
University
School
of Applied
Studies
Department of Allied Health
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long is the program?A: 24 months for general/vascular; 14 months for vascular only; 14 months for cardiac only.
Q: When does the program begin?
A: Cardiac and Vascular ONLY students start courses in May and clinicals in August. General/Vascular students begin courses in August and clinicals in January.
Q: What areas of ultrasound is offered?
A: We offer 3 specialties. General/Vascular, Vascular and Cardiac. Each student must pick one specialty to start off with. General/Vascular includes abdominal, small parts ob/gyn and vascular technology.
Q: What if I want to pursue two specialties?
A: Each student will start out in one specialty in the beginning and is welcome to pursue whatever other specialty we offer in the program after that. This is not a requirement, but is optional.
Q: What is the format for this program?
A: This program is distance education. The didactic component is online while students complete their clinical rotations in a face-to-face environment.
Q: Will I be required to come to campus during the program, since it is distance education?
A: You are required to attend our orientation session in August but there are no other required meetings.
Q: Where are Washburn's clinical sites?
A: Washburn has clinical sites sprinkled throughout the United States but the primary sites are located in Kansas and Missouri. **Some students are required to drive to their clinical site if availability in their area is limited.
Q: How do I know if I qualify for the diagnostic medical sonography program?
A: Only those with a minimum of a two-year allied health background in a patient care related field are eligible to apply. See program faculty with questions.
Q: When is the application deadline for the program?
A: February 1st of every year.
Q: Is there an application fee?
A: There is no fee to apply to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program itself. Washburn University DOES charge a fee when applying to the University itself.
Q: How much time should students expect to spend on the online courses?
A: Typically the student will spend 10-20 hours a week on classes. The clinical portion of this program is 24 hours per week for the entire program.
Q: How many credit hours are required?
A: 33 credit hours/year for vascular or cardiac. 56 credit hours/year for general/vascular.
Q: Does the Washburn University Diagnostic Medical Sonography program grant a degree?
A: Student's receive a certificate after completion of each specialty in the program. Many student's who wish to pursue a Bachelor's degree do so at Washburn through our BHS program. Click here for more info.
Q: Is the program accredited?
A: Washburn's DMS program IS accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) www.caahep.org. Washburn University is also accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Q: Will I be eligible to sit for my ARDMS registry exams upon completion of this program?
A: Yes, students apply under Prerequisite #2. Questions? See the ARDMS website at www.ardms.org
Q: How many students does the program accept each year?
A: This number is subject to change. See program faculty for more information.
NOTE: All students accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program must be certified in CPR and have a background check performed prior to placement in the clinical facility. In addition, students must provide proof of vaccinations, complete a physical examination form by a medical doctor and provide proof of health insurance.
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Allied
Health
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