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About the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Temple College
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Temple College is designed to prepare the student for an entry level position as
a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. The DMS program consists of experiences, both didactic and practical, that develop the
individual’s potential to provide diagnostic quality sonograms. The foundation for this is derived from understanding sonographic
physics and application of these principles, and understanding the relationship of anatomical structures to produce diagnostic
sonograms. The faculty facilitates learning opportunities that provide the student exposure to knowledge, skills, technology, and
belief systems necessary for the practice of Sonography. These learning opportunities draw from and build on each other to
provide progression in the development of sonographic skills. Course work specific to Diagnostic Medical Sonography and the
general core curriculum, as outlined by the college, comprises the formal education plan for the Advanced Technical Certificate
and Associates of Applied Science degree.
It is the goal of the DMS team in conjunction with the support services at Temple College to:
1. Prepare graduates to successfully challenge the ARDMS boards through didactic education and clinical experience.
2. Prepare students to be successful in meeting the challenges of being a Sonographer.
3. Provide a high quality education experience for all students.
4. Provide tutoring and online tutoring to all students to help ensure their success in the program.
5. Provide students with an awareness for the significance of continuing education and instill in them the desire to continue their
education after graduation.
6. Teach students to practice Sonography within an ethical and legal framework consistent with ARDMS and SDMS standards.
7. Teach students to use critical thinking to analyze clinical data and current literature as a basis for decision making in
Sonography.
Uniforms and other supplies
Students enrolled in the DMS Program at Temple College must purchase uniforms. The cost of uniforms is not included in any
Temple College fees. Additional expenses incurred as part of the program are the responsibility of the student.
Student Travel Policy
A significant portion of the rotations must take place at clinical sites. These clinical sites may not be all located in Temple.
Temple College and the DMS department assume no responsibility for expenses incurred as a result of travel or transportation
that must be arranged to satisfy course requirements.
Liability Insurance
All students accepted into the DMS program will be required to purchase professional liability insurance at the time of
registration. The cost of professional liability insurance is not included in any Temple College fees. Additional expenses incurred
as part of the program are the responsibility of the student.
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Criminal Background check*
A satisfactory criminal background history check will be required after conditional acceptance into the DMS program. Any
healthcare facility associated with Temple College may also require an additional criminal background check. Permission to
perform the criminal background history check must be given by the student. Failure to give permission will result in dismissal
from the program. It will be necessary to dismiss a student from the DMS program if they are barred from practicing at any
healthcare facility. Future employment and licensing may be affected by the results of a criminal background history check.
* If the background check reveals a previous history of criminal activity the student should check with the ARDMS to verify they
are eligible to sit for the ARDMS boards. In the event the ARDMS would deny that student from sitting for the boards the student
will be disqualified from being seated in the DMS program at Temple College. In the event the ARDMS will not deny that student
from sitting for the boards the student is required to obtain a written statement from the ARDMS and include that statement with
their application.
Drug Screening
Drug screenings can be requested at any time by Temple College or a clinical site during enrollment in the DMS program. Failure
to give permission will result in dismissal from the program.