APPLICATION
INFORMATION
Tyler Junior College offers a cooperative program with area medical facilities,
which is designed to provide skilled technologists in diagnostic medical sonography.
This program is fully accredited by the commission on Accreditation of Allied
Health Education Programs, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970, Chicago, IL 60601-2208,
and telephone 312.553.9355.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is a sixteen-month
degree program with an additional four-month certificate option, resulting
in a two-year commitment. Students who are accepted into the program
begin in the Fall semester and graduate the following Fall with an Associate
in Applied Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. They are
then eligible to apply for registry examinations administered by the
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Physics,
Abdomen and/or Obstetrics/Gynecology.
ADVANCED VASCULAR CERTIFICATE
The Advanced Skills Certificate in Vascular Technology (ASCVT) is an option for
all graduates from the TJC/DMS program, and credentialed sonographers. All applicants
must submit an application by November 15th, once accepted classes begin in January
of each year. All applicants will be reviewed and selected by the DMS Admission
Committee. The formal instructions of didactic and clinics is a four month certificate.
Graduates will be eligible for the ARDMS registry examination in Vascular Technology
and Vascular Physics.
PLACEMENT POLICIES
Admission to Tyler Junior College does not imply or guarantee admission to
a Allied Health and Nursing program. Unless THEA exempt, prospective students
are required to pass, or satisfy the THEA requirement (or a state approved
alternative test such as COMPASS) before applying to the program. Prospective
students must attend a mandatory orientation session.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program in the School
of Allied Health and Nursing use a point system for placement.
Students for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
are selected according to:
• ACT scores (17 or greater)
• THEA (or THEA exempt)
• Cumulative grade point average
• Prerequisite grade point average
• Interview (top 25 students only)
• Previous education
• Employment (medical profession only)
The Admissions Committee ranks the applicants according
to points earned in each of these areas.
The required Biology courses only must be completed
within the past five years, unless approved by the department chair.
All prerequisites must be completed with at least a "C" average
by May 25th of each year. In order to concentrate solely on DMSO courses,
it is highly recommended that all general education requirements be completed
early. General Education courses must be at least a “C” average.
STARTING SALARY
Salaries vary in areas of the United States and are based on shift work, job
responsibilities and job experience. The average salary (new graduate prior
to passing ARDMS examination) nationally is $41,600 - $49,920 ($20.00 - $24.00 per hour) annually.
For addition information, please contact any of the
following instructors:
Pam Brower, RVT, RVS
Department Chair
903.510.2668
pbro@tjc.edu
Jan Viken, RDMS
Clinical Coordinator
903.510.2698
jvik@tjc.edu
Debbie Henson, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Clinical Instructor
903.510.2700
dhen@tjc.edu
HELPFUL LINKS
Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to
all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs
and activities without regard to race, creed, color, national origin,
gender, age, marital status, disability or veteran status.
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