Ignite your career in the diagnostic medical sonography field by training for the national certification for ultrasound in this unique Widener and Crozer-Keystone Health program.
Bachelor's
Hybrid (Online + On Campus)
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In the diagnostic medical sonography program, you'll gain the practical skills and experience you need to thrive in this growing allied health specialized field.
We aim to prepare competent, entry-level abdominal-extended, and obstetrics and gynecology sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Through a partnership between Widener and Crozer-Keystone Health System, you'll receive credit for all courses and clinicals taken and completed in consecutive semesters at Crozer and its affiliates.
When you graduate, you'll be well prepared to sit for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification and begin your rewarding career in DMS.
The Widener-Crozer Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
The DMS program offers the benefits of a Widener education and clinical expertise from Crozer-Keystone Health System's School of Diagnostic Ultrasound.
General Education Courses
The general education courses can be completed part-time at Widener in an online format or transferred from other accredited institutions (up to 60 credits). Minimum grades are required for each prerequisite course; see below for details.
Program Core Courses and Clinicals
Once you have satisfied the general education requirements, you'll begin your program core courses and clinical instruction, which runs full-time, year-round for 20 consecutive months generally on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with exceptions pertaining to evening clinical rotations towards the end of the program and occasional morning exams.
You'll learn in a supportive, hands-on environment that features exceptional educational resources and access to cases from Crozer clinical sites within the classroom for discussion.
A grade of 3.0 must be maintained for each course during the 20-month DMS portion of the program and sitting for national registry boards in physics, abdomen, and ob/gyn are also a requirement for graduation.
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Completion of all general education requirements (60 credits), includes:
Widener has developed partnerships with area institutions that allow their students to complete the clinical portion of their bachelor's degree at the Chester-Crozer medical center. Students from the institutions below should inquire with their academic advisor about the diagnostic sonography curriculum.
Partners include:
Find a summary of annual clinical skills, board pass rate, employment after one year of graduation, and program retention rates.
You'll log more than 1,600 clinical hours during your time in the DMS program as you gain hands-on experience from the start. As you rotate through Crozer-Keystone Health System's clinical sites and their affiliates for training, you'll learn in a wide variety of settings and situations.
From out-patient facilities to operating rooms and other high-risk medical areas, you'll gain confidence as you work to hone your skills with experienced professionals.
Your education will stretch beyond the classroom as you build relationships with driven classmates, engaged alumni, and expert faculty who infuse their teaching with the latest trends, technology, and thinking. As you get to know these industry insiders, you'll create a meaningful network of connections that will follow you long after graduation.
Our admissions and financial aid teams are here to support you every step of the way. Have a question? Ask away!
A maximum of eight students will be admitted into the program every September and January; please apply accordingly.
Up to 60 credits of general education courses can be transferred from other accredited institutions.
Our admissions team will help you make the most of college-level credits earned after high school. We maintain strong partnerships and articulation agreements with numerous local community colleges and also accept a wide range of course credits earned at accredited colleges and universities.
Curious about how many credits may transfer? Email your transcripts to transfer@widener.edu and our transfer coordinator will personally review your coursework as an unofficial credit evaluation. Applicants are given priority during busy seasons, but you don't have to apply to work with our transfer coordinator.
Transferring doesn't have to be a guessing game—share your stats and we'll take it from there!
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This support doesn't end with admissions—our International Student Support team will serve as a valuable resource throughout your Widener journey.
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You might be surprised how much we are able to offer.
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