Applying for the DMS program at Temple College  

1.  Be admitted to Temple College.

2.  Students must attend a DMS information session held at Temple College. Dates of  the session are posted on the Temple College DMS webpage http://www.templejc.edu.  Applications are only made available during an information session.  Application deadline in May will be announced at the information session. 

3.  Complete the HESI test with a minimum score of 70% in each of the four areas, Reading, Science, Math, English Language and Usage. The composite score will be used to award points. You may take the　HESI test twice during the application year.　

4.  Furnish all official transcripts from all schools attended including all prerequisite course grades.　

a.  All official transcripts must be sent directly to the Admissions & Records Office.  A separate copy of your transcript should be sent to the DMS Dept.

 b.  The prerequisites must be completed prior to the start of the DMS Program, with a minimum of a C in each course and a collective GPA of 2.5. 

c.  Students who apply for admission while completing the prerequisites may furnish transcripts after the application process prior to the start of the DMS program provided a letter addressing this fact accompanies the application.

d.  If you already carry a credential or license, obtained prior to the application deadline, you must be in good standing with your credentialing or licensing body.

5.  Admission into the DMS program is competitive.

a.  Admission is based on GPA in general education courses that apply to the DMS curriculum, admission exam score (HESI), healthcare licensure/certification if applicable, and interview results. Courses taken more than 5 years ago will be evaluated along with the HESI results by the Department Chair. Interviews are requested and scheduled by the DMS Admissions Committee. Those applicants selected for the interview process will be provided with a date and time for the interview. 

Prerequisite Courses MUST be completed with a 2.0 or higher and an overall GPA of 2.5 higher to be eligible for consideration.  Completed within the last 5 years, or subject to approval by DMS Department Chair.  These are:  Math 1314; College PHYS 1401/1407: Composition I ENGL 1301; BIOL 2401-Anatomy & Physiology I. 

Co-Requisite Courses Each of the following MUST be completed with a 2.0 GPA or higher with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher; BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II, PSYC 2301 General Psychology, HUMA XXX, Humanities elective. 

6.  Within 2 weeks of notification of conditional acceptance into the program the student must:

a.  Submit the completed medical examination form verifying good physical and mental health.  Documentation should include the physician notation that the applicant should be able to perform the physical requirements of the program: Being able to lift more than 50 pounds routinely, bend and stoop routinely, have the ability to distinguish audible sounds, and adequately view sonograms, including color distinctions.

7.  Medical information should include written documentation of a negative TB skin test or x-ray within the previous 3 months, and completion of required immunizations before being allowed to shadow in area hospitals, or clinics, or health care facilities.

Immunizations  (or titer) include TB, Flu, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B. Students must have received the complete series of the Hepatitis B vaccine (0,1,6 month schedule) prior to the start of direct patient care in September.  The Meningitis shot is required for students 21 years or younger.  The TB and flu shots are required annually.  

i.  Students must receive a complete series of the Hepatitis B vaccine prior to the start of direct patient care.

1.  Direct patient care begins when volunteers are admitted into the lab in September.

8.  Provide documentation of a satisfactory criminal background check.

a.  The criminal background check must be completed prior to the student being allowed to shadow in area hospitals or clinics, or health care facilities. (Permission to perform the criminal background history check must be given by the student).

b.  Failure to give permission for criminal background history check will result in dismissal from the program.

c.  Any health care facility associated with Temple College may also require an additional criminal background check.

d.  It will be necessary to dismiss any student in the DMS program if they are barred from practicing at any health care facility. The student will not be eligible for reinstatement. (Future employment and licensing may be affected by the results of a criminal background history check).

9.  Provide documentation of a negative drug screen.

a.  Drug screenings are performed as a condition of acceptance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Temple College, and must be completed prior to the student being allowed to shadow in area hospitals or clinics, or health care facilities. Additional drug screening may be requested at any time by Temple College or a clinical site during enrollment in the DMS program.

b.  A positive drug screen will result in immediate dismissal from the DMS program without eligibility for re-admittance.

c.  Failure to give permission will result in rescinding a conditional seat in the program or dismissal from the program without eligibility for reinstatement.

10.  CPR courses will be scheduled during orientation for students once they are conditionally acceptance into the DMS program. Students will be required to take the Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers, (CPR) class together during orientation so that their certification remains in effect throughout the 2 year DMS program. Cost incurred for CPR, drug screening and background check are the responsibility of the student and is not covered by tuition or Temple College.

11.  A 20 hour shadowing experience will be scheduled through the DMS office. Shadow session can only be scheduled by the DMS Chair or designated DMS department personnel. The shadowing experience must be completed prior to the start of the first semester of the DMS program.

12.  DMS students must be available for clinical rotations, all shifts (day, evening and possibly weekend). Clinical rotations may be scheduled within a 50 mile radius.

13.  All DMS students will be required to purchase professional liability insurance. The liability insurance fee is included in the clinical course fee for DMSO 2263. The liability insurance provides coverage for the student as long as the student is enrolled in the DMSO program.

13.2 Students will need to bring a laptop to class. 

        Minimum requirements:

        a. Windows 7 or higher

        b. Intel core 2 processor

        c. 1.5GB or faster processor

        d. 2GB RAM

        e. 30GB available space

        f. 1 USB port

       g. Screen resolution 1024 x 768

       h. Video card

14.  Additional expenses incurred as part of the program are the responsibility of the student.

Application deadline in May will be announced at the information session.

All application materials should be completed and sent in a manila envelope to:

Temple College – Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Felix Guzman, DM, DMD, MBA, RDMS, RDCS, RVT, Dept. Chair

Health Science Center

2600 South First Street

Temple, Tx 76504

 Requirements for an Associate of Applied Science Degree

 In order to graduate from Temple College and receive the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Sonography, the student must meet the following requirements.

1.    Completion of all prerequisites and general education course electives with a minimum of a 2.0 in each course with a collective GPA of 2.5.

      a. Composition I  ENGL 1301   

      b. College Algebra MATH 1314  

         i. Will accept Statistics or higher level mathematics course.

      c. College Physics  PHYS 1401  or PHYS 1407  

      d. Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL 2401  

2.    Sixty-five semester hours of course credit, exclusive of the developmental courses. Each course must be completed with a C grade or better. Included in the 65 semester hours of course work are the 41 hours of DMS Core courses. Each DMS core course must be completed in the required sequence with a C grade or better.