Diagnostic Medical Sonography, A.S.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program leading to an Associate in Science degree is a dual enrolled degree program between Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences (RHSHS) and Alvernia University. In addition to the Associate in Science degree, graduates will receive a Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography from RHSHS. Graduates of the DMS Program are eligible to take the national credentialing exams through the American Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) upon completion.

The DMS Program is committed to helping students view themselves as integral members of a healthcare team whose function is to collectively provide the highest quality patient care achievable. The academic and clinical curricula of the DMS Program are purposefully designed to educate entry-level practitioners who are well prepared to provide compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based patient care when delivering DMS imaging services.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Apply effective oral, visual, and written communication skills.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of human sectional anatomy relative to normal and abnormal sonographic imaging.
3. Apply ultrasound principles and instrumentation relative to imaging and image quality.
4. Demonstrate appropriate ergonomic scanning applications.
5. Demonstrate the ability to provide patient care while following ethical standards, HIPAA guidelines and maintaining professionalism.
6. Recognize and use resources to enhance self-development and professional growth.

Admission Requirements

The DMS Program student admission is the responsibility and at the discretion of the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Admission standards meet and/or exceed Alvernia University’s admission standards. Admission to the DMS Program is competitive and the selection of students will be based on personal composition, academic ability, references, interview performance, aptitude tests, writing samples, and previous healthcare experience. Refer to the RHSHS Admission Office for details.