Sonography Information Course
(DMS Application Requirement)
A Sonography
Information Course is available to anyone interested in the
DMS program at COTC. This course will provide information and
hopefully answer many of your questions on the ultrasound
profession, program requirements and application process.
The information course will take less than one hour to complete
and can be accessed multiple times.
DMS Majors
Students can choose one of two majors in the sonography program at COTC: general or cardiovascular. All concentrations of the program are accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
General Major
- Abdominal organs: liver, kidneys, spleen, pancreas, etc.
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Breast, thyroid, prostate, etc.
- Musculoskeletal muscles and tendons
- Neonatal brain and pediatrics
Cardiovascular Major
- Adult heart
- EKG
- Cerebrovascular carotid arteries and brain
- Peripheral blood flow of vessels in arms and legs
- Abdominal arteries and veins
Cross-training for registered sonographers
Registered sonographers who hold active RDMS, RVT or RDCS credentials through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or RVS or RCS credentials through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), can enroll in sonography courses to cross-train in a different specialty.
For more information on cross-training, review DMS special enrollment instructions.
COTC DMS/RAD Alumni Degree Completion
COTC DMS graduates have the opportunity to complete an AS to BS completely online through a partnership with The Ohio State University. Students can continue their education, completely online, through coursework specializing in management principles and strategies, human resources for health care, administration and quality management. Learn more about the AS to BS completion degree in radiologic sciences.
Program Accreditation Information
Accreditation
The diagnostic medical sonography
program at Central Ohio Technical College is accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation
of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic
Medical Sonography.
DMS Application Requirements
The DMS program is a competitive, selective program. There are enrollment requirements in addition to the COTC admission application. Students must submit a DMS program application and supporting material to be considered for admission to the program. The deadline to apply to the DMS program is August 15.
Download a printable application checklist. DMS Checklist
Frequently Asked Questions
DMS APPLICATION
I applied to COTC. Is that the same as applying to the sonography program?
No. Sonography is a competitive, selective healthcare program. Students first apply to COTC (the college) and indicate interest in a health technologies program (or apply to a pre-health track). Then students complete a separate application to apply to the sonography program.
What is the deadline to apply to the program?
The deadline to apply to the program is August 15 each year.