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Our admissions procedure has changed from previous years. Please make certain that you review this information before submitting an application to the program. We no longer have rolling admissions and will no longer transfer offers of acceptance from year to year. Students must provide the $25 application fee should they decide to reapply for the next year.

There are some very important facts about the Sonography program you should be aware of prior to applying for this program. This packet of information includes sample class/clinic schedules, dress code requirements, and other valuable information.

To be eligible for consideration into the program the student must have successfully completed at least one of the following:

• An Associates Degree (60 Hours) in a two-year allied health education program that is patient-care related (must include a clinical internship/externship to complete the program)*

OR

• A Bachelors Degree - any major.*

*Additional requirements include: Anatomy & Physiology I & II and Medical Terminology - both with a minimum grade of 'C'.

Additional Information

Those applicants who are currently completing their degree studies may apply and become accepted on a probationary status, pending proof of completion of the necessary courses prior to the May program start date. Those who do not provide this proof prior to the beginning of the first class will not be eligible to proceed, however.

Foreign applicants must meet certain academic admission requirements and should contact the program manager's office to ensure eligibility for the program.

Those students who may not use English as their first language may have to demonstrate proficiency in the English language before being accepted into the program.

As part of the admission requirement all applicants should have their official transcripts forwarded to the Program Manager's Office        

 The program can accept up to ten students per year in each area, General and Cardiovascular.

Students in this program are involved in their professional course work and clinical education rotations for a minimum of 35 hours per week. Full-time work outside of the program requirements is strongly discouraged.

Students will interact with sick and injured patients of all ages and conditions. Rotations will involve three to five affiliate hospitals and offices in order to provide the student with the most comprehensive clinical education and experiences. Rotations in the last semester will involve the student being on call with a registered sonographer in order to experience real work situations. All schedules will be made up in advance so students can schedule their outside activities accordingly.

Students must be of a physical and emotional state that will allow them to meet all clinical objectives which involve the moving of patients, equipment, and communicating with patients and other medical staff.

The students will adhere to a prescribed dress code while in the clinical rotations and classes, as well as follow policies and procedures set forth by the program to properly educate students to the hospital setting. Students must wear scrub uniforms during all classes and clinical rotation activities.

Attendance requirements for class and clinical rotations are much more stringent than the overall college's policy. More than two violations of dress or attendance policies will not be tolerated.

Students must be certified in adult and infant CPR and have taken a basic first aid upon entering the program AND maintain certification during the program.

Admission Process

 Prospective students must apply for admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program by completing an application; for more information call 803-732-5231. (Please specify whether the interest is within the General Sonography or the Cardiovascular Sonography Program offering - iif the interest is in both programs then the student must select the 1st and 2nd choices.)

The deadline for priority consideration is November 1. After this date, applications will be processed as they are received, pending space limitations.

• Download application here.
   
• There is a $25 non-refundable application fee.
   
• Complete the application and mail along with a $ 25 application fee to:

        Continuing Education Department
        Attention: Sonography Program
        Midlands Technical College
        PO Box 2408
        Columbia SC 29202 

• Have official medical education transcripts or college transcripts mailed to the same address.
   
• Attach to the application a copy of any professional certification for verification. (ARRT card as an example) if previously certified.
   
• Forward all required references to the above address.
   

Applicants will be placed on the qualified list to be interviewed once ALL information has been received. Applications received without the $25 fee will not be processed and the applicant will not be contacted.

Once a student has met the preliminary admissions requirements he/she be required to attend a mandatory program information session and complete a job shadowing. Upon completion of those two functions the student will then be invited to interview with the committee.

The student must pass the formal interview for acceptance. The interview score is averaged by the committee members and a minimum number of points must be achieved for full acceptance.

Students who are accepted into the program must provide up-to-date immunization records, including a 2-step TB test. Additional information will be given to the students concerning this. Students will not be allowed to participate in any clinical activity until this information is received by the program manager's office.

All students are required to have a SLED Background check done (approximately $25).  The form will be distributed during the first class.

COSTS/TUITION

The course cost for the 2009-2010 year will be $9,985.00.

* Financial Aid is available through the Sallie Mae Co.  This assistance is in the form of a student loan. Call the Continuing Education Registration office at 803-732-0432 for more information.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Sonography program of Midlands Technical College upholds the College policy relating to non-discrimination:  Admission, employment, programs and activities of Midlands Technical College are non-discriminatory in regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, handicap, and national origin.