Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
108 Medical Sonography
6. Criminal background checks, drug screens, and seasonal flu vaccines are required prior to admission to clinical sites. 7. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification by the first day of MLT 252 Practicum I.
Medical Laboratory Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree (A45420) Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: BIO, CHM, and MLT First Semester (Fall)
Credits
The Medical Sonography curriculum provides knowledge and clinical skills in the application of high frequency sound waves to image internal body structures. Course work includes physics, cross-sectional anatomy, abdominal, introductory vascular, and obstetrical/ gynecological sonography. Competencies are attained in identification of normal anatomy and pathological processes, use of equipment, fetal growth and development, integration of related imaging, and patient interaction skills. Graduates of accredited programs may be eligible to take examinations in ultrasound physics and instrumentation and specialty examinations administered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and find employment in clinics, physicians’ offices, mobile services, hospitals, and educational institutions.
Allied Health
BIO-163
Basic Anatomy & Physiology
5
CHM-130
Gen, Org & Biochemistry
3
CHM-130A
Gen, Org & Biochem Lab
1
MAT-110
Mathematical Measurement
3
MLT-110
Intro to MLT
3
MLT-111
Urinalysis & Body Fluids
2
MLT-140
Intro to Microbiology
3
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited in general and vascular concentrations. The following are the accrediting agencies: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 Phone: (727) 210-2350 Fax: (727) 210-2354 www.caahep.org
Second Semester (Spring) ENG-111
Writing and Inquiry
3
MLT-120
Hematology/Hemostasis I
4
MLT-126
Immunology and Serology
2
MLT-130
Clinical Chemistry I
4
MLT-240
Special Clin Microbiology
3
Third Semester (Summer)
Graduates will be eligible to take all ARDMS examinations in general and vascular concentrations.
CIS-110
Introduction to Computers
3
Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) 6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Phone: (443) 973-3251 www.jrcdms.org
MLT-254
MLT Practicum I (Blood Bank)
4
MLT-255
MLT Practicum I (Microbiology)
5
Specific Program Requirements:
MLT-261
MLT Practicum II (Donor Therapy)
1
PSY-150
General Psychology
3
MLT-127
Transfusion Medicine
3
MLT-252
MLT Practicum I (Phlebotomy)
2
Fourth Semester (Fall)
1. General college admission requirements.
ENG-114
Prof Research & Reporting
3
2. This program has a selective selection process. See Selective Allied Health Program Criteria on the Selective and Limited Programs page of the A-B Tech website. www.abtech.edu/selective-limitedprograms
HUM-115
Critical Thinking
3
3. Keyboarding skills are highly recommended.
MLT-215
Professional Issues
1
MLT-265
MLT Practicum II (Hematology)
5
Fifth Semester (Spring)
MLT-275 MLT Practicum III (Clinical Chemistry) Total Credit Hours Required
5 74
4. Final admission to the Medical Sonography program shall be contingent upon documentation of physical and emotional health that would provide evidence indicative of the applicant’s ability to provide safe care to the public. Completed medical and immunization records must be submitted before classes begin. 5. Either first dose of Hepatitis B vaccine or completion of series.
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