Diagnostic Medical Sonography
What are Diagnostic Medical Sonographers?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers are healthcare professionals committed to enhancing patient care and continuously improve their skill by increasing knowledge and technical competence.
Courses required for DMS Program
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program courses to include: Cross-Sectional Anatomy, Patient Care, Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation, Abdomen, OBGYN, Vascular…
Technical requirements for DMS
Sonographers must be able to handle specific physical and mental demands to perform their duties effectively, ensuring accurate imaging and patient safety. Requirements include…
Become a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Launch your healthcare career with the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at College of the Canyons! This hands-on program trains students to use ultrasound technology to capture diagnostic images that support patient care and medical decision-making. With specialized instruction, clinical experience, and preparation for national certification exams, students gain the skills needed to thrive in this fast growing field.
Our DMS program offers in-person classes at the Canyon Country campus with labs featuring BodyWorks Eve Simulator Training. (Pending CAAHEP Accreditation)
Pending approval from the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
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All required core and general education courses, along with all three clinical rotations, must be successfully completed within the 22-month timeline from the start of the program. This qualifies students to receive an Associate in Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, awarded by College of the Canyons. Please see the Commencement page of Campus Life and Student Engagement's website Campus Life & Student Engagement (canyons.edu) for more details.
The Board of Trustees of the Santa Clarita Community College District, as authorized by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, shall confer the degree of Associate in Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography upon students who have satisfactorily completed all degree requirements. Please refer to the college Catalog (canyons.edu) for specific degree or certificate program requirements.
Graduation ceremonies Graduation (canyons.edu) are held at the end of the Spring semester each year. Students who have submitted a petition to graduate for the Fall, Spring, or Summer terms are eligible to participate in the ceremony. You must submit a petition for an Associate Degree at the Counseling Office by the end of the fifth week of the term in which you plan to graduate.
You may track your program progress via the MAP tile in My Canyons https://my.canyons.edu/ to ensure you are completing your degree requirements. For further assistance, schedule an appointment with a counselor.