Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the
duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning
outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful
completion of their program at Oakland Community College.
Obtains, reviews, and integrates pertinent patient history and supporting clinical
data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
Performs appropriate procedures and records anatomic, pathologic, and/or physiologic
data for the interpretation by a physician.
Records, analyzes, and processes diagnostic data and other pertinent observations
made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician.
Exercises discretion and judgement in the performance of sonographic and/or related
diagnostic services.
Demonstrates appropriate communication skills with patients and colleagues.
Acts in a professional and ethical manner.
Facilitates communication and education to elicit patient cooperation and understanding
of expectations and responds to questions regarding the sonographic examination.
Program Plan 2025-2026
Full Time - Fall Start
**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**
Year 1 - Fall
Courses
Credits
BIO 1511
Life Science
4
or BIO 1530
Biology I: Molecular and Cellular
4
ENG 1510
Composition I
3
or ENG 1510E
Composition I Enhanced
4
or ENG 1510S
Composition I with Support
6
MAT 1560
Trigonometry
3
MDA 1103
Medical Terminology
3
TOTAL CREDITS
13
MILESTONE: Student must attain a “B” or better in each required supportive course and General
Education Course in order to apply to the program. Students must attend DMS Information
Session. Students must show proof of High School Diploma or GED.
Year 1 - Winter
Courses
Credits
BIO 2630
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4
ENG 1520
Composition II
3
or ENG 2200
Professional Communication
4
Gen Ed
Fine Arts/Humanities
3
PHY 1610
College Physics I
4
TOTAL CREDITS
14-15
Year 1 - Summer
Courses
Credits
BIO 2640
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4
PSY 2510
Introduction to Psychology
3
TOTAL CREDITS
7
Year 2 - Fall
Courses
Credits
None
TOTAL CREDITS
0
MILESTONE: Schedule, take, and pass HESI (Reading Comprehension and Anatomy) test. Make an
appointment to meet with a counselor at the Royal Oak campus to apply for admission
into the DMS program by December 15th. After you apply by December, you will be contacted
that January to schedule an appointment for record review.
Year 2 - Winter
Courses
Credits
None
TOTAL CREDITS
0
MILESTONE: Admission decisions made.
Year 2 - Summer
Courses
Credits
None
TOTAL CREDITS
0
Year 3 - Fall
Courses
Credits
DMS 1000
Orientation to Sonography
3
DMS 1020
Cross-Sectional Anatomy
4
DMS 1030
Sonography Lab I
2
DMS 1100
Sonography Principles and Instrumentation I
3
TOTAL CREDITS
12
Year 3 - Winter
Courses
Credits
DMS 1010
Fundamentals of Sonography
4
DMS 1040
Sonography Lab II
2
DMS 1110
Sonography Principles and Instrumentation II
2
DMS 1420
Sonography Practicum I
4
TOTAL CREDITS
12
Year 3 - Summer
Courses
Credits
DMS 1300
Abdominal Pathological Imaging
3
DMS 2400
Sonography Practicum II
8
TOTAL CREDITS
11
Year 4 - Fall
Courses
Credits
DMS 1200
OB Pathological Imaging
3
DMS 1220
GYN Pathological Imaging
2
DMS 2420
Sonography Practicum III
8
TOTAL CREDITS
13
MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for this degree.