Diagnostic Medical Sonography Admission Guidelines

APPLICATIONS FOR 2014-2016 (DSMD)
Flanagan Campus

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(Effective Dec. 20, 2013)

Minimum requirements to apply to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program:

1. CCRI application – Complete and submit a CCRI Application for Enrollment. General Studies should be first choice; DMSD should be second choice.
2. High school transcript – Send an official copy of a high school transcript or GED, including date of graduation must be provided. If the applicant holds a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university, the high school transcript may be waived; college transcript must indicate completion and degree awarded.
3. Placement testing – Complete a standardized test (ACCUPLACER) issued by CCRI’s Department of Advising and Counseling. Students may NOT retake the ACCUPLACER test before completing the remedial course/courses.
   
      Reading comprehension test must show competency of 80 or above or
      students must complete ENGL 0890: Critical Reading with a grade of “B-”
      or better. ENGL 1300 will not substitute for ENGL 1010.

4. Complete courses required for admission with a grade of “C” or better:
   ENGL 1010: Composition I
   MATH 1700: Algebra for Technology (MATH 1200, MATH 1900 and MATH 1910 also meet this requirement.)
   PHYS 1000: Physical Science (PHYS 1030 also meets this requirement.)
5. Complete courses required for admission with a grade of “B-” or better:
   BIOL 1070: Anatomy and Physiology or BIOL 1010: Human Anatomy
6. Aptitude Examination – Take the PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Examination administered through Advising and Counseling. The exam may be taken no more than three times (see psbtests.com.)
7. GPA – A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better for all college courses
8. Health Sciences application – Complete and submit a performance-based Health Sciences application including a pre-admission degree evaluation during the open enrollment period.

• Submission of a performance-based Health Sciences application does not guarantee acceptance to the program. Acceptance is based on points earned as listed in the program acceptance criteria point system (see reverse or www.ccri.edu/dean-hrs). At the time of admission, students must meet the current admission requirements. Students declining acceptance into the program for the semester offered must resubmit a performance-based Health Sciences application and meet the current admission requirements. Once accepted, students must attend a mandatory orientation conducted by the Allied and Rehabilitative Health Department.

9. Background Check – Students are required to submit a background check when directed by notification from Enrollment Services.

Policies for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program after acceptance:

• Applicants must have a physical examination and the required immunizations completed prior to the beginning of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Students also must have a current CPR card (American Heart Association, Health Care Provider level) obtained through an AHA recognized community training center (Course is also available at CCRI – HEAL 0200).

Please note: Requirements are subject to change.

For more information: www.ccri.edu/dean-hrs/admiss-docs.html or contact the Office of Enrollment Services:

Mike Hynes, Liston (Providence) Campus: 401-455-6104, [email protected]

If more specific information is needed, contact Paula Cardillo, program director, at 401-333-7449 or via e-mail at [email protected].

DMSD Program Admission Criteria Point System

The performance-based acceptance process is based on the performance indicators identified for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. A point system, based on the admissions guidelines, has been assigned to the performance criteria.

The criteria for the incoming Fall 2014 class will include:

• GPA in prerequisite courses
• Grades in MATH 1700 or 1200 and BIOL 1070 or BIOL 1010
• ACCUPLACER reading score/degree completion
• PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Test (academic aptitude)
• PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Test (information in the Natural Sciences)

1. Prerequisite GPA for prerequisite courses X 10:
   Example: 3.67 GPA X 10 = 36.7 points
   Maximum points = 40
2. Grades in specified courses using the following scale:
   

   Grade in BIOL 1070 or BIOL 1010

   Prerequisite GPA	Maximum points = 10
   A (4.0)	10 points
   A- (3.7)	8 points
   B+ (3.3)	7 points
   B (3.0)	5 points
   B- (2.7)	3 points

   Grade in MATH 1700 or MATH 1200

   Prerequisite GPA	Maximum points = 10
   A (4.0)	10 points
   A- (3.7)	8 points
   B+ (3.3)	7 points
   B (3.0)	5 points
   B- (2.7)	3 points
   C+ (2.3)	2 points
   C (2.0)	1 point

3. ACCUPLACER reading comprehension test score (ACCUPLACER test may be taken no more than three times)
   
   ACCUPLACER score of 90 or better = 10
   or
   A bachelor's degree = 10
   or
   A grade of A in ENGL 0890 = 10
   
   Maximum points = 10
   
4. PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (Academic Aptitude total)Percentile score X 0.25
   Example: 72 percentile score X 0.25 = 18
   Maximum points = 25
5. PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (Information in the Natural Sciences)
   Percentile score X 0.05
   Example: 85 percentile score X 0.05 = 4.25
   Maximum points = 5

PSB aptitude test may be taken no more than three times.

Maximum Total Points.................................. 100 Points

Tie breaker: Earliest completion of pre-admission courses

Please review the Department of Health website to learn about licensing requirements for the health sciences professions.

Please Note:
A Social Security number is required to begin the licensing process for the health sciences professions.