Comprehensive Med Imaging-BS
Program Overview
Bachelor of Science - Comprehensive Medical Imaging - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Emphasis
Student Learning Outcomes
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduate will be able to:
- Provide basic patient care and comfort to all patients.
- Employ professional judgement and communication.
- Demonstrate competence in the use of acoustic physics principles, Doppler ultrasound principles, and ultrasound instrumentation through proper equipment operation and transducer selection.
- Evaluate the interaction between ultrasound and tissue and the probability of biological effects in clinical examinations.
- Produce and assess ultrasonographic images of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology.
- Identify, document, and develop differential diagnosis of abnormal sonographic and Doppler patterns.
Student learning outcomes will be evaluated on an annual basis and reviewed with the
DMS program advisory board.
Mission Statement
The mission of Great Basin College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is to provide
quality education that prepares the Diagnostic Medical Sonography student for practice in a variety of health care settings, improving health care in the community
in which they practice.
Program Goals
To prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge),
psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the abdominal-extended
and obstetrics and gynecology sonography concentrations.
Accreditation
The Great Basin College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon
the recommendation of Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
(JRC-DMS) in the Abdominal extended and OB/GYN specialties.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs:
9355 113th St N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727.210.2350
Contact Information
School of Health Sciences and Behavioral Health 775.327.2317.
Once accepted into the DMS program, students must adhere to the rules outlined in
the DMS program handbook and maintain a C (76%) or higher in all courses contributing
to the degree. Students will complete one semester of didactic and laboratory coursework,
followed by four semesters of clinical and didactic coursework. A minimum of two different
clinical sites is required, often necessitating the student to relocate to other communities
for the duration of the clinical course. Clinical courses are 4 weeks for the first
rotation, 16 weeks for the second, 10.5 weeks for the third, and 16 weeks for the
fourth. Students will remain continuously enrolled in this 15-month program and complete
coursework over the winter break and summer months.
The GBC Sonography program offers multiple lab sites throughout the state. Labs are
currently maintained in Elko, Fallon, Reno and Pahrump. Upon acceptance, students
may be offered placement in any one of these labs. Those with lab sites away from
Elko will complete synchronous didactic education via Zoom.
Students will be required to complete a physical examination, drug screening, and
a background check prior to beginning the program. Certain immunizations, including
the COVID-19 vaccine, may be required for acceptance into individual clinical sites.
Program Admission Requirements
It is essential that students interested in this program schedule an advisement with
DMS program faculty to evaluate acceptability of their previously awarded degree.
Transcript evaluation of a program or course may be necessary and may require supporting
information such as course descriptions, texts, and syllabi. Transcripts from the
awarding institution must be sent to the GBC Admissions and Records Office for evaluation.
Limited Admission Program
The GBC DMS program is a limited admission program. All qualified applicants will
be considered on a point merit basis, including type of associates acquisition, course
performance and completion, certifications/licensure, residency, and veteran status
as outlined in the DMS application packet. Except for CMI 376, only students accepted
into the DMS program will be allowed to take CMI courses.
Application
To be eligible for either DMS program at GBC, a student must:
- Complete a prerequisite AA, AS or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution and all DMS program prerequisite courses to apply OR
- Complete a patient care centered AAS degree at a regionally accredited institution and all program prerequisites. For this option, students may be required to complete additional general education requirements to meet degree requirements. Any necessary general education credits beyond 6 must be completed before beginning the program.
- Apply to Great Basin College.
- Complete a DMS program application.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Have a minimum of C (76%) or higher on any coursework applied to the DMS.
- Complete USA+ testing by the application deadline.
- Submit a professional resume or curriculum vitae.
- Complete all required application paperwork.
- Be 18 years or older by the starting date of the fall semester
- Attend an interview.
Applications must be submitted to the GBC Sonography website at https://gbcnv.edu/programs/health_sciences/bs_sono/. on or before May 1 to be considered for acceptance to the program beginning in August of the same year.
Students completing their prerequisites during the semester of application are eligible to
apply.
In addition, students have the option to include the following in their application
to receive additional points toward admittance:
- Current healthcare certifications or licensures, if applicable.
- Documentation of veteran status, if applicable.
Students who have previous convictions should contact the ARDMS to ensure they meet
the ethical standards for registry prior to applying to the program.
NOTE: Some states require additional licensure beyond the ARDMS to practice in their state.
Specific state requirements may be found at: https://www.sdms.org/advocacy/state-licensure.
Maintaining Good Standing in the DMS Program
- Students must complete all assignments and obtain a C or higher grade (76% or higher) in all required courses throughout the DMS program.
- Students must comply with the policies in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography handbook.
- It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Program Director of any changes in licensure, certification, or health status. (Such information may affect the student’s good standing status).
Travel and Fees
The first year of the program, students are required to attend lectures in person
or via zoom . Students accepted into the Elko lab will attend in person, and students
accepted to all other lab sites will attend via zoom. Students must attend all required
labs at their assigned lab site. Beginning the winter of the first year and continuing
until graduation, students will be required to complete 34-40 hr./ week clinical rotations
at their assigned clinical site as scheduled by the program. Clinical assignments
may require students to relocate for part or all of a clinical experience.
The DMS program follows the fee schedule and refund policy of the GBC system. Please
see the college policy in this catalog for details.
Scholarships and financial aid opportunities are available to all eligible GBC students.
Please see the student financial services office for details.
Additional Expenses- (approximation)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Textbooks | $1,200 |
| Uniforms, Shoes | $300 |
| Complio/Background Check/Drug Screening | $100 - $150 |
| Differential Fees per credit | $120 |
| ARDMS Exams (each) | $250 - $275 |
| Physical Exam | Individual amount |
| Immunizations | Individual amount |
| Health Insurance | Individual amount |
| Travel/living expenses | Individual amount |
Program Description
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science in Comprehensive Medical Imaging with an
emphasis in
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program at GBC must complete a prerequisite associate
degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution and all DMS program prerequisite
courses to apply.
Students successfully completing the BS in CMI with emphasis in DMS are eligible to
apply for ARDMS
examinations under Prerequisite 3B or Prerequisite 2. Prerequisite Requirements
- Hold an associate degree or higher awarded by a regionally accredited college (see
application section for details). The prerequisite degree curriculum must include,
at a minimum:
• MATH 126, 126E or higher,
• General college level physics and/or radiographic physics (RAD 118 or PHYS 100),
• Communications skills (ENG 102 or COM 113),
• Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 223 & 224),
• Patient care (NURS 130 or EMS 118),
• Medical terminology (RAD 112, EMS 204 or NURS 140). - Attend an interview.
Licensure
Upon successful completion of the BS in CMI with emphasis in DMS, students will be
eligible to apply
for the examination for licensure by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical
Sonography (ARDMS) in
general sonography. Program required courses:
*In addition to prerequisites, students are encouraged to complete the following courses
prior to applying to the program.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 337 | Pathophysiology | 3 Credits |
CMI 376 Sectional Anatomy in Medical Imaging 1 Credit
General Education Requirements
Communications and Expressions
Written Communications (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | Composition-Enhanced | 5 Credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 Credits |
Oral Communications
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 113 | Fund Speech Communication | 3 Credits |
Evidence-Based Communications
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 Credits |
Fine Arts (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 100 | Visual Foundations | 3 Credits |
| ART 101 | Drawing I | 3 Credits |
| ART 107 | Design Fundmntls I (2-D) | 3 Credits |
| ENG 205 | Intro to Creative Writing | 3 Credits |
| MUS 101 | Music Fundamentals | 3 Credits |
| THTR 100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 Credits |
| THTR 105 | Introduction to Acting I | 3 Credits |
| THTR 121 | Stage Makeup | 3 Credits |
| THTR 204 | Theatre Technology I | 3 Credits |
| WELD 200 | Metal Art | 3 Credits |
Logical and Scientific Reasoning
Mathematical Reasoning (one course required): Choose from the courses listed below or any higher-level math course. Excludes
MATH 389
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 126 | Precalculus I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126E | Precalculus I Expanded | 3 Credits |
Scientific Reasoning (both courses required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 223 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Credits |
| BIOL 224 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Credits |
Scientific Data Interpretation
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 190 | Intro Cell/Molecular Biology | 4 Credits |
Human Societies and Experience
American Constitutions and Institutions: HIST 101 and 102 or PSC 101
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 101 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 Credits |
| HIST 102 | U.S. History Since 1877 | 3 Credits |
| PSC 101 | Intro American Politics | 3 Credits |
Structure of Societies
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 200 | Ethics in Human Services | 3 Credits |
Humanities (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 160 | Art Appreciation | 3 Credits |
| ENG 203 | Intro to Literary Study | 3 Credits |
| ENG 223 | Themes of Literature | 3 Credits |
| FIS 100 | Introduction to Film | 3 Credits |
| FREN 111 | First Year French I | 3-4 Credits |
| FREN 112 | First Year French II | 3-4 Credits |
| HIST 208 | World History I | 3 Credits |
| HIST 209 | World History II | 3 Credits |
| HUM 101 | Intro to Humanities I | 3 Credits |
| HUM 210 | Communicating Diversity | 3 Credits |
| MUS 121 | Music Appreciation | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 101 | Intro to Philosophy | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 102 | Critical Thinking | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 135 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 111 | First Year Spanish I | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 112 | First Yr Spanish II | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 211 | Second Year Spanish I | 3 Credits |
Mastery Course Requirements (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC 300 | Statistics for Health Sciences | 3 Credits |
| INT 339 | Integrative Humanities Seminar | 3 Credits |
| HUM 301 | Studies in Humanities | 3 Credits |
| INT 369 | Integrative Science Seminar | 3 Credits |
| GEOL 335 | Earth Resources/Environment | 3 Credits |
| INT 359 | Integrative Math Seminar | 3 Credits |
| MATH 389 | Special Topics in Mathematics | 3 Credits |
| ANTH 307 | Ancient Civilizations | 3 Credits |
| ANTH 332 | (De)Constructing Race | 3 Credits |
| HIST 303 | Worlds of Islam | 3 Credits |
| HIST 312 | Expansion of the U.S. | 3 Credits |
| HIST 341 | Global China | 3 Credits |
| INT 349 | Integrative Social Science Sem | 3 Credits |
| PSY 313 | Well-Being: East Meets West | 3 Credits |
Program Requirements
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CMI 350 | Ultrasound Physics/Instrument | 4 Credits |
| CMI 351 | Abdominal Ultrasound | 3 Credits |
| CMI 352 | Obstetric Ultrasound | 3 Credits |
| CMI 353 | Gynecologic Ultrasound | 3 Credits |
| CMI 354 | Vascular Ultrasound | 1-3 Credits |
| CMI 378 | Small Parts Ultrasound | 1 Credits |
| CMI 400 | Intro to Clinic Imaging Exp | 2 Credits |
| CMI 486 | Diag Med Image Clinic Exp I | 9 Credits |
| CMI 487 | Diag Med Image Clinic Exp II | 7 Credits |
| CMI 488 | Diag Med Image Clinic Exp III | 10 Credits |
| CMI 491 | Sonography Review Topics | 1 Credits |
| CMI 492 | Comp Medical Imaging Capstone | 3 Credits |
CMI 366 Abdominal Ultrasound II
3
Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Written Communications* | 3-5 |
| Mathematics* | 3 |
| BIOL 190 | 4 |
| NURS 140 | 3 |
| Fine Arts* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PSC 101 | 3 |
| ENG 102 | 3 |
| BIOL 223 | 4 |
| HMS 200 | 3 |
| Humanities* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NURS 130 | 6 |
| BIOL 224 | 4 |
| MATH 127 or STAT 152 | 3 |
| COM 113 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHYS 100 | 3 |
| Mastery Course* | 3 |
| NURS 337** | 3 |
| CMI 376** | 1 |
| TOTAL | 10 |
*Choose with advisor
**Permission Required
Award Associate of Science Degree
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CMI 350 | 4 |
| CMI 351 | 3 |
| CMI 353 | 3 |
| CMI 354 | 2 |
| Elective | 2 |
| TOTAL | 14 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CMI 400 | 2 |
| Elective* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 5 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CMI 352 | 3 |
| CMI 486 | 9 |
| CMI 366 | 3 |
| CMI 378 | 1 |
| Elective* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 19 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CMI 487 | 7 |
| Elective* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 10 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CMI 488 | 10 |
| CMI 491 | 1 |
| CMI 492 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 14 |
Suggested Course Sequence
Plan for students transferring in with regionally accredited associates degree or
higher and all prerequisite courses
Minimum of 60 credits required
| Course | Credits |
| CMI 350 | 4 |
| CMI 351 | 3 |
| CMI 353 | 3 |
| CMI 354 | 2 |
| CMI 376 | 1 |
| NURS 337 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
| Course | Credits |
| CMI 400 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 2 |
| Course | Credits |
| CMI 352 | 3 |
| CMI 366 | 3 |
| CMI 378 | 1 |
| CMI 486 | 9 |
| MASTERY COURSE* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 19 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
| CMI 487 | 7 |
| ELECTIVE* | 2 |
| TOTAL | 9 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
| CMI 488 | 10 |
| CMI 491 | 1 |
| CMI 492 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 14 |