College of the Great Smoky Mountains - Southwestern Community College, serving Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties and Cherokee/ Qually Boundary

 

 




Meet the Faculty:
Debbie Green
Debbie Green
Program Coordinator/ Instructor
A.A.S., Wallace State College; B.S., Western Carolina University
828.586.4091, ext. 323
800.447.4091, ext. 323
2nd floor, Balsam Center
debbieg@southwesterncc.edu


 

 

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Medical Sonography

 

The Medical Sonography curriculum provides knowledge and clinical skills in the application of high frequency sound waves to image internal body structures.

Course work includes physics, cross-sectional anatomy, abdominal, introductory vascular, and obstetrical/gynecological sonography. Competencies are attained in identification of normal anatomy and pathological processes, use of equipment, fetal growth and development, integration of related imaging, and patient interaction skills.

Graduates of accredited programs may be eligible to take examinations in ultrasound physics and instrumentation and specialty examinations administered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and find employment in clinics, physicians’ offices, mobile services, hospitals, and educational institutions.

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (AAS) A45440
(Diploma option also available)

Prefix Number Title
Class
Lab
Clin
Credit
Fall Semester 1        
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BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 3 0 4
PHY 110 Conceptual Physics 3 0 0 3
PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab 0 2 0 1
SON 110 Introduction to Sonography 1 3 3 3
SON 130 Abdominal Sonography I 2 3 0 3
SON 222 Selected SON Clinical Education 0 0 6 2
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 9 11 9 16
              
Spring Semester 1        
BIO 169 Anatomy & Physiology II 3 3 0 4
SON 111 Sonographic Physics 3 3 0 4
SON 120 SON Clinical Education I 0 0 15 5
SON 131 Abdominal Sonography II 1 3 0 2
SON 140 Gynecological Sonography 2 0 0 2
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 6 6 15 13
              
Summer Semester 1        
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 0 5
SON 121 SON Clinical Education II 0 0 15 5
SON 241 Obstetrical Sonography I 2 0 0 2
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 8 0 15 13
         
Fall Semester 2        
ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting 3 0 0 3
SON 220 SON Clinical Education III 0 0 24 8
SON 242 Obstetrical Sonography II 2 0 0 2
SON 250 Vascular Sonography 1 3 0 2
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 3 3 24 12
              
Spring Semester 2        
SON 221 SON Clinical Education IV 0 0 24 8
SON 225 Case Studies 0 3 0 1
SON 289 Sonographic Topics 2 0 0 2
*** *** Humanities Elective 3 0 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 5 3 24 14
 
Total Semester Hour Credits: 75  
Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree
 

ADMISSION CRITERIA
Suggested preparatory courses for individuals desiring a career as a Medical Sonographer would include biology, medical terminology, Basic CP Literacy, algebra and physics.

The program has a limited enrollment and only admits a class in the fall of each year. Applications and supporting documents must be completed and submitted by March 15 of the year in which the student wishes to enroll in the program. If all slots have not been filled after the above deadline, there may be extensions to the deadline. Please check with the Admissions Office about the status of the program.

Phase I - To be completed by March 15
The applicant must:
1. Complete an application for admission to the College.
2. Be a high school graduate or have earned a high school equivalency diploma (GED).
3. Submit official copies of all transcripts (high school and college). Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution. It is the responsibility of the applicant to assure that all necessary records are sent to the College’s Admissions Office.
4. Have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale on the most recent academic transcript (high school or postsecondary).
5. Meet the Southwestern Community College Placement Test requirement.
This may be met by one of the following methods:
a) Take and pass the basic components of the Computerized Placement Test. These consist of algebra, arithmetic, reading comprehension and grammar. The test is administered several times each week on the Jackson Campus and is free of charge. To schedule a test session, contact Testing Services at extension 332. If you do not pass the basic components of the placement test, it is recommended that you enroll in and successfully complete the appropriate developmental coursework. If you are unsuccessful in achieving the appropriate cut-off scores in any component of the test, please see the academic retest policy.
b) Appropriate SAT or ACT scores. See Admissions section for additional details.
c) Successful completion of a college-level algebra and English course.
6. Complete a minimum of 16 hours (40 for maximum points) of observation time in Medical Sonography at a health care facility. A form for documenting attendance is available from the Admissions Office. It is the prospective student’s responsibility to obtain necessary documentation of attendance and return the form to the Admissions Office. It is your responsibility to schedule your visits, if you have questions about possible sites see your advisor.
7. Take the Health Occupations Aptitude Examination. The cost of this test is $15.00. The applicant will be required to pay this fee when registering for the test. Details for testing dates and times can be secured from the Advisor. This is not a pass or fail test. It is used to measure your potential to be successful in the program. You may take the test one time per annual application period.


PHASE II
The top 20 candidates* who have completed all parts of Phase I by the appropriate deadlines will be scheduled for a personal interview. Applicants will be notified of date and time.
* As determined by GPA, HOAE score, and completion of general education courses.

PHASE III
Those individuals who are notified of acceptance status, will be provided with SCC health forms to be completed by the appropriate medical personnel. The completed medical forms must indicate that you are capable of meeting the physical requirements for the program. The deadline for submitting the completed forms to the program director is August 1.

Qualified applicants who have not been assigned a space in the program will be placed on a waiting list for the college of application. Should a space become available, the next applicant on the list will be contacted for admission to the program.

Notes:
1. Applicants are responsible for submitting all the necessary records to the Admissions Office.
2. Applications must be updated annually by applicants who were not accepted the previous year.
3. Applicants may take non-Medical Sonography, general education and related coursework prior to being accepted into the program.
4. Contact your advisor for detailed information about the objective selection process.
5. All students admitted into a health science program may be required, by clinical or Co-op site, to submit to a criminal background check and/or drug testing, prior to, or during clinical education coursework. The results of these tests could affect the student’s ability to progress in the program.
6. All students completing a health science program may be required, by an external testing agency, to submit to a criminal background check and/or drug test prior to a tate or national licensing/certification board approving the graduate to sit for licensure/certification exams.

CLINICAL EDUCATION
Clinical education will be provided at cooperating health care facilities and other related settings within the area served by the College. Transportation and associated expenses are the sole responsibility of the student.
The diploma curriculum printed in the 2008-09 catalog is incorrect. - Revised 9-2-08
Diploma - D45440
Prefix Number Title
Class
Lab
Clin
Credit
Fall Semester 1        
click on title for description
PHY 110 Conceptual Physics 3 0 0 3
PHY 110A Conceptual Physics Lab 0 2 0 1
SON 110 Introduction to Sonography 1 3 3 3
SON 130 Abdominal Sonography I 2 3 0 3
SON 222 Selected SON Clinical Education 0 0 6 2
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 6 8 9 12
              
Spring Semester 1        
SON 111 Sonographic Physics 3 3 0 4
SON 131 Abdominal Sonography II 1 3 0 2
SON 120 SON Clinical Education I 0 0 15 5
SON 140 Gynecological Sonography 2 0 0 2
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 6 6 15 13
              
Summer Semester 1        
SON 121 SON Clinical Education II 0 0 15 5
SON 241 Obstetrical Sonography I 2 0 0 2
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 2 0 15 7
         
Fall Semester 2        
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
SON 220 SON Clinical Education III 0 0 24 8
SON 242 Obstetrical Sonography II 2 0 0 2
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 5 0 24 13
 
Total Semester Hour Credits: 45  
Award: Diploma

Admission Requirements
Suggested preparatory courses for individuals desiring a career as a Medical Sonographer would include biology, medical terminology, Basic CP Literacy, algebra and physics.

The program has a limited enrollment and only admits a class in the fall of each year. Applications and supporting documents must be completed and submitted by March 15 of the year in which the student wishes to enroll in the program. If all slots have not been filled after the above deadline, there may be extensions to the deadline. Please check with the Admissions Office about the status of the program.

Phase I - To be completed by March 15
The applicant must:
1. Complete an application for admission to the College.
2. Be a graduate of a two-year health science program with a focus in patient care such as Emergency Medical Science, Radiography, Nursing, or hold a bachelor’s degree.
3. Submit official copies of all transcripts (high school and college). Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution. It is the responsibility of the applicant to assure that all necessary records are sent to the College’s Admissions Office.
4. Have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale on the most recent academic transcript (high school or postsecondary).
5. Meet the Southwestern Community College Placement Test requirement.
a) Take and pass the basic components of the Computerized Placement Test. These consist of algebra, arithmetic, reading comprehension and grammar. The test is administered several times each week on the Jackson Campus and is free of charge. To schedule a test session, contact Testing Services at extension 332. If you do not pass the basic components of the placement test, it is recommended that you enroll in and successfully complete the appropriate developmental coursework. If you are unsuccessful in achieving the appropriate cut-off scores in any component of the test, please see the academic retest policy.
b) Appropriate SAT or ACT scores. See Admissions section for additional details.
c) Successful completion of a college-level algebra and English course.
6. Complete a minimum of 16 hours (40 for maximum points) of observation time in Medical Sonography at a health care facility. A form for documenting attendance is available from the Admissions Office. It is the prospective student’s responsibility to obtain necessary documentation of attendance and return the form to the Admissions Office. It is your responsibility to schedule your visits, if you have questions about possible sites see your advisor. (Clinical Observation Form)
7. Take the Health Occupations Aptitude Examination. The cost of this test is $15.00. The applicant will be required to pay this fee when registering for the test. Details for testing dates and times can be secured from the Admissions Office. This is not a pass or fail test. It is used to measure your potential to be successful in the program. You may take the test one time per annual application period.


Phase II
The top 20 candidates* who have completed all parts of Phase I by the appropriate deadlines will be scheduled for a personal interview. Applicants will be notified of date and time.
* As determined by GPA, HOAE score, and completion of general education courses.

Phase III
Those individuals who are notified of acceptance status, will be provided with SCC health forms to be completed by the appropriate medical personnel. The completed medical forms must indicate that you are capable of meeting the physical requirements for the program. The deadline for submitting the completed forms to the program director is August 1.

Qualified applicants who have not been assigned a space in the program will be placed on a waiting list for the college of application. Should a space become available, the next applicant on the list will be contacted for admission to the program.

1. Applicants are responsible for submitting all the necessary records to the Admissions Office.
2. Applications must be updated annually be applicants who were not accepted the previous year.
3. Applicants may take non-Medical Sonography, general education and related coursework prior to being accepted into the program.
4. Contact your advisor for detailed information about the objective selection process.
5. All students admitted into a health science program may be required, by clinical or Co-op site, to submit to a criminal background check and/or drug testing, prior to, or during clinical education coursework. The results of these tests could affect the student’s ability to progress in the program.
6. All students completing a health science program may be required, by an external testing agency, to submit to a criminal background check and/or drug test prior to a state or national licensing/certification board approving the graduate to sit for licensure/certification exams.

CLINICAL EDUCATION
Clinical education will be provided at cooperating health care facilities and other related settings within the area served by the College. Transportation and associated expenses are the sole responsibility of the student.


FACULTY
Debbie Green
debbieg@southwesterncc.edu
(828) 586.4091 or (800) 447.4091, ext. 323

 

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