Welcome

Thank you for your interest in Broward College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.  We offer two options for study. One option is the Certificate Program, which is offered to with previous radiology and/or sonography backgrounds or physicians from outside the country.  The second option, offered to all students, is the Associate in Science Degree.  The second option is the Associate in Science Degree, and is offered for those who wish to continue beyond the Certificate Program.  In the A.S. program, additional Specialty courses in Sonography are offered along with the General Education courses required to earn the Degree.  The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate program is completed sequentially in approximately 13 - 14 months.  The degree program requires an additional 8 months - also sequential, for a total of 24 months of study.  The requirements for admission for both programs are almost identical and are:

• Applicants must submit an official and original documentation that indicates completion of a minimum of a two year course of study in a health science field that is patient-care related, and which leads to Registry, Certification or Licensure.
• Applicants who have completed a Radiological Technology Program are given preference for admission.
• If not enough Radiologic Technologists apply to fill the available seats in the program, other health professionals will be considered for admission including Registered Nurses, Physical Therapy Professionals, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, MD's or DO's trained in the US or outside of the US and a variety of other professions.  Bachelor degree students are also considered as long as they complete the required courses outlined in the admissions section.
• For all applicants, a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) is required.  The GPA should appear on submitted documentation.
  
  

The Degree program has additional avenues for admission in the event that the class is not filled with applicants who meet the requirements above. (See Admissions page for details).

Mission Statement

The mission of Broward College is to achieve student success by developing informed and creative students capable of contributing to a knowledge- and service-based global society. As a public community college accredited to offer associate degrees, selected baccalaureate degrees, and certificate programs, the institution and its District Board of Trustees are committed to fostering a learning-centered community that celebrates diversity and inclusion by empowering and engaging students, faculty and staff.

The mission of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is to prepare competent, ethical and culturally sensitive entry-level sonographers who are dedicated to lifelong self-directed learning.  The program is committed to preparing sonographers who are capable of functioning in a dynamic and ever changing area of health care delivery.  The Sonography Program exists to provide a technical and professional education to benefit all segments of the community. The Sonography Program is committed to quality instruction delivered by dedicated faculty who are engaged in continued professional development.

The program is committed to accomplishing its mission through the use of effective and diverse instructional methods that encompass both traditional and technology-based strategies.

The program is offered on a full-time basis only with classes and clinical education held during the day.  All Diagnostic Medical Sonography Classes are taught at Broward College’s North Campus.  Clinical Education is provided through various clinical affiliates in Broward County.

In order to successfully progress through the Sonography Program, students must achieve all cognitive, affective and psychomotor objectives. This requires that a grade of "C" or above be earned in all didactic courses and an "S" (satisfactory) grade be earned in all clinical courses. This requirement is in addition to maintaining an overall degree GPA of at least 2.0. All courses in the program are sequential. Each course must be passed with a grade of "C" or better to progress to the next scheduled course.

Please read on to find out more about the ways our program can help you to meet your academic and career goals.  Our goal is to help you succeed.

Karen Hoban, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, RT(R)
Program Manager

North Campus

khoban@broward.edu