Jennifer Updyke, Program Director
Email address: updykejs@alfredstate.edu
The Applied Associate of Science (AAS) degree equips students with the comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to become a valuable asset in the healthcare workforce. The 21-month, continuous 5-semester DMS program offers a dual concentration track in Abdominal/Small Parts and OB/GYN specialties.
The curriculum integrates on-campus didactic and laboratory coursework with clinical experiences at regional hospitals and healthcare facilities. Students are responsible for arranging their transprotation to these clinical sites, fostering independence and practical experience in a professional healthcare setting.
Clinical education is facilitated by multiple clinical assignments, or rotations. While working with knowledgeable staff in various healthcare settings, students have access to opportunities that develop required clinical competency skills. Observation Clinical during semester 2 introduces students to valuable hands-on experience with real patients. Clinical 2, during semester 4, and Clinical 3, during semester 5, are 16 hrs/wk for 15 weeks.
The program admits 20 students each year in the fall. One student placement is reserved for an on-campus curriculum change, with the remaining 19 placements being filled by Admissions.
Applicants for the diagnostic medical sonography program must possess a recognized high school diploma or its equivalent. A standardized test (SAT or ACT) is not required but recommended. Specific high school course requirements and recommendations are:
Required: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Biology, Physics, Interview with the academic department.
Recommended: Chemistry
Applicants with previous college experience must submit an official college transcript and their success at the college level will be an admissions consideration. Due to the technical and science rigor, entrance requirements are higher than those of the institution.
Students are encouraged to apply prior to Dec. 1 in order to be included in the priority review process. Qualified applicants who meet the academic criteria will be invited to participate in an interview with the selection committee. Students will be notified of their decision by mid-January and will be required to submit their enrollment deposit by March 1.
Completed applications received after Dec. 1 will be included in the traditional rolling admissions process.
To participate in the program, the applicant must possess specific non-academic skills. The technical standards described below are consistent with the duties of an entry-level radiographer in a professional position and are required in order to provide adequate patient care and produce a diagnostic image.
The applicant should have the:
The goals of the Alfred State Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program are:
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2023 Graduates |
2022 Graduates |
2021 Graduates |
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# |
% Retention |
# |
% Retention |
# |
% Retention |
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|
Enrolled |
17 |
|
19 |
|
20 |
|
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Graduated |
14 |
82% |
10 |
53% |
14 |
70% |
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ARDMS EXAM |
2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
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# |
% |
# |
% |
# |
% |
|
|
SPI |
||||||
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# Pass |
13 |
72% |
6 |
67% |
9 |
56% |
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# Fail |
5 |
28% |
3 |
33% |
7 |
44% |
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Abdomen |
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# Pass |
5 |
83% |
9 |
90% |
1 |
100% |
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# Fail |
1 |
17% |
1 |
10% |
0 |
0% |
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OB/GYN |
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# Pass |
4 |
80% |
4 |
67% |
1 |
50% |
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# Fail |
1 |
20% |
2 |
33% |
1 |
50% |
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2023 |
2022 |
2021 |
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# Graduates |
# Employed |
% |
# Graduates |
# Employed |
% |
# Graduates |
# Employed |
% |
|
14 |
14 |
100% |
10 |
10 |
100% |
14 |
11 |
79% |
The program allows graduates to transfer to a four-year program in imaging science or healthcare management.
Graduates may enter directly into either the healthcare management BTech, the interdisciplinary studies BTech, or technology management BBA degree program.
Grade of “C+” or better required for all SONO, BIOL and PHYS prefix courses.
A tier 1 laptop computer is required for students entering this degree program. Laptop specifications are available at www.alfredstate.edu/required-laptops.
Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact Melanie Ryan in the Office of Accessibility Services. This office may be contacted by email at oas@alfredstate.edu or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.
TYPICAL FOUR-SEMESTER PROGRAM
First
| SONO | 1003 | Fundamentals Sonogrphy/Pt Care | 3 |
| MATH | xxx3 | 3 | |
| PHYS | 1302 | Phys: Gen Topics Allied Health | 2 |
| BIOL | 1404 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| SONO | 2003 | Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| 15 |
Second
| SONO | 2101 | Sonography Observation | 1 |
| SONO | 2013 | US Physics and Instrument I | 3 |
| SONO | 2021 | Sonographic Procedures I Lab | 1 |
| BIOL | 2504 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| SONO | 2023 | Sonographic Procedures I | 3 |
| COMP | 1503 | Writing Studies | 3 |
| 15 |
Summer
| SONO | 3023 | Sonography Clinical I | 3 |
| 3 |
Third
| SONO | 3013 | US Physics & Instrument II | 3 |
| SONO | 3024 | Sonography Clinical II | 4 |
| SONO | 3033 | Sonographic Procedures II | 3 |
| BIOL | 4403 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| SONO | 3031 | Sonographic Procedures II Lab | 1 |
| 14 |
Fourth
| SONO | 4024 | Sonography Clinical III | 4 |
| SONO | 4031 | Sonographic Procedures III Lab | 1 |
| SONO | 4043 | Sonographic Procedures III | 3 |
| SPCH | 1083 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| SONO | 4053 | Prof. in Sono & ARDMS Prep | 3 |
| GLST | 2113 | Global & Diverse Perspectives | 3 |
| 17 |
Be advised that a prior felony conviction may impede a student’s ability to participate in a required clinical experience.
The AAS degree in diagnostic medical sonography has finely prescribed courses reflective of accreditation standards for students to be prepared for admission to the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Certification Examination. Specific graduation requirements are:
