Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (DCS) Certificate Academic Plan
Traditional Academic Plan – Plan onset with Class of 2022
A two semester academic plan of study for those with prior RVT credentials through the ARDMS.
- 10 Credits
- 2 Semesters
Prior to fall semester (if needed)
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
*DMS 350 needed if ARDMS SPI exam is not taken within past 5 years and will be taken prior to the Fall semester | ||
| *DMS 350 | Physics Synthesis | 1 |
| TOTAL | 0-1 | |
Year 1//Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DCS 100 | Introduction to Adult Echo Evaluation | 1 |
| DCS 330 | Adult Echocardiography I | 3 |
| DCS 335 | Echo Clinical I | 1 |
| TOTAL | 5 credits |
Year 1//Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DCS 430 | Adult Echocardiography II | 4 |
| DCS 435 | Echo Clinical II | 1 |
| TOTAL | 5 credits |
Program credits: 10 total credits (11 credits if student must take DMS 350)
Credit Hour Ratio:
1 credit theory = 15 hours
1 credit lab = 45 hours
1 credit clinical = 200 hours