A Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (DCS) certificate is awarded to a student who has:
- Successfully completed all courses in the academic plan.
 - Achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
 - Completed 400 clinical hours.
 - Completed all required clinical competencies.
 
Traditional Academic Plan - Plan onset with Class of 2022
A two-semester academic plan of study for those with prior RVT credentials through ARDMS.
Year 1
Fall Semester
                          Item #
                      
          
            Title
          
          
                        Credits
          
        
                                      Sub-Total Credits
                      
          
            6          
        *DMS 350 needed if ARDMS SPI exam is not taken within past 5 years and will be taken prior to the Fall semester.
                                      Sub-Total Credits
                      
          
            5          
        Spring Semester II
                          Item #
                      
          
            Title
          
          
                        Credits
          
        
                                      Sub-Total Credits
                      
          
            5          
        *DMS 350 needed if ARDMS SPI exam is not taken within past 5 years and will be taken prior to the Fall semester.
| Program Credits: | Credit Hour Ratio: | 
|---|---|
| 1 credit theory | 15 hours | 
| 1 credit lab | 45 hours | 
| 10* Total Credits | 1 credit clinical = 200 hours | 
            Total Credits
                
    
      10