Why Choose COTC?

Ohio’s first and only accelerated bachelor’s degree program

When students think about a career in sonography, they often associate ultrasound with pregnancy. A career in sonography can do so much more. Sonography involves the use of an ultrasound tool for diagnostic purposes for several different areas of the body.

COTC offers the Bachelor of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology. The BAS incorporates the highly regarded curriculum of our former associate degree program with advanced training in special modalities, giving graduates a competitive edge in the job market. 

The BAS in DMS is an accelerated, three-year program that begins in the spring semester (January) each year. Students are expected to attend full time for eight consecutive semesters. Sonography courses are offered at the Newark campus only. General education courses are available day or evening and at all extended campuses or online. In the student’s second and third year, they will complete five clinical rotations that are typically two or three days per week during the daytime.

Earn Sonography Credentials

As students progress through the curriculum, they will be able to sit for five sonographer credentialing exams needed for employment. COTC graduates’ pass rates exceed both accreditation standards and exceed national averages.

• Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS)
• American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
• ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with an Abdomen (AB) specialty
• ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with an Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) specialty
• ARDMS Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation (SPI)
• ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with an Adult Echocardiography specialty (AE)