Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
COVID-19 Immunization Requirements of Clinical Facilities
Abdomen Sonography-Extended and Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography
The diagnostic medical sonographer provides patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. Watch a 3 1/2-minute video about the profession (created by a recent HACC graduate) - https://youtu.be/PunqA_CdBzs.
Apply for Clinicals Fall 2024 DMS clinical application (closes May 1) - https://www.cognitoforms.com/HACC2/DMSApplicationFall2024
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Attend an Information Session
- Anyone interested in learning more about DMS is invited to attend.
- Located on Harrisburg Campus - Select Medical (SM) building or Blocker Hall (not Zoom)
- Register - email RSVPDMS@hacc.edu - include your name, ID, phone and email and the information session date (download a pdf flier with dates/times)
- April 8, 2024, 1-3 p.m. in SM 103
- View campus location (Google Maps)
- Download map of Harrisburg Campus (pdf)
Contact Information
Program Director: Kristy Angstadt: klangsta@hacc.edu, 717-221-1322
Admissions Counselor: 800-222-4222- start@hacc.edu
Financial Aid: 800-222-4222
General Advising Appointments: 717-780-2498, advising@hacc.edu
Program Specific Advising Appointments: 717-221-1392
About the Program
Applied Science Degree, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- 76 credit A.A.S that combines clinical, lab and didactic coursework
- ARDMS credentialing exams (3)
- Sonography Principles and Instrumentation
- Abdomen
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- You can earn the title of Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) after successful completion of the exams and graduation.
- Program Estimated Expenses (pdf)
Program Goals for Students
To prepare competent entry-level diagnostic medical sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the Abdomen Sonography-Extended and Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography concentrations.
Required Courses
- Download Required Courses (pdf)
- HACC assigns clinical rotations within 80 miles of the Harrisburg campus
- Typical clinical rotation is 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
- DMS classes and lab are held at the Harrisburg Campus
- Prerequisite courses are offered at other campuses and online
Is the program accredited?
The DMS program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
CAAHEP
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
Fax: 727-210-2354
www.CAAHEP.org
JRC-DMS
6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500
Ellicott City, MD 21043
443-973-3251
Fax: 866-738-3444
www.jrcdms.org
What is the most current (2023) program effectiveness data?
Graduation Year |
ARDMS Exam Pass Rate |
Job Placement Rate |
Program Completion Rate |
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SPI (Physics & Instrumentation) | Abdomen | OB/GYN | |||
2023 | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 71% |
2022 | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 50% |
2021 | 100% | 100% | 92% | 100% | 100% |
2020 | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 92% |
2019 | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 58% |
5 Year Average (2019-2023) |
100% | 100% | 98% | 100% | 74% |
Where can I get more information?
- Careeronestop
- American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
- Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
DMS Program Office:
HACC Harrisburg Campus
Blocker Hall 101
One HACC Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-221-1392