The Ultrasound Technology Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) program prepares students to function as ultrasonographers in a broad variety of clinical settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community health centers. The three-semester CAS program includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning opportunities. Laboratory and clinical experience allow students to integrate classroom knowledge in a practical setting. Students may rotate through different clinical sites during the program.
Program Entrance Requirements
Ultrasound applicants must meet the following program entrance requirements:
- Completed a 200-level anatomy & physiology course with a C or higher
- Have an associate degree in an allied health care field from a regionally accredited college that includes hands-on patient care OR a bachelor’s degree
- Hold a current medical registry, licensure, or certification
- Must have a minimum number of patient care hours (volunteer, clinical, or work)
Additional details can be found at the program webpage: www.msubillings.edu/citycollege/programs/ProgUltrasound.htm.
The Ultrasound Tech program is a competitive entrance program. Applicants to the program will need to be admitted to City College first, and then complete the program's application process by the deadline specified by the department. Please see the program webpage (www.msubillings.edu/citycollege/programs/ProgUltrasound.htm) for more details on the application process. Space is limited based on clinical accessibility. Please note that clinical sites can be throughout Montana and other states upon approval by the department.
Students must complete all required Ultrasound Technology (US) classes with a “C” (75%) or higher to proceed to the next semester. If a student does not pass all required courses with a “C” (75%) or higher, he/she will not be able to continue in the program.
After successfully completing the program, students are awarded a Certificate of Applied Science degree and are prepared to sit for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).
Conviction of a crime (misdemeanor or felony) could leave an individual ineligible for participation in the certifying test and/or becoming registered in Montana or other states. Background checks are required prior to clinical internships. Please contact the ARDMS and/or the ARRT to complete and Ethics Review if the student believes there may be a potential problem.
Course List| Code | Title | Credits |
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| AHMS 144 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| CAPP 120 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| COMX 106 | Comm in a Dynamic Workplace | 3 |
| M 111 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| WRIT 104 | Workplace Communications | 3 |
Required Courses
Students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites.
