Prerequisites

1. ENGL& 101– English Composition I (5 credits) (formerly ENGL 101)
2. PSYC& 100 – General Psychology (5 credits) (formerly PSYCH 100) or SOC& 101- Introduction to Sociology (5 credits) (formerly SOC 110)
3. Communication Studies– Choose one of the Following: CMST& 101 – Introduction to Communication (formerly SPCH 100), SPCH 110 – Multicultural Communication, or CMST& 210 – Interpersonal Communication (5 credits) (formerly SPCH 130)
4. HIM 130 (previously HT 130)– Medical Terminology I (or higher level equivalent Medical Terminology course) (3 credits)
5. MATH& 141 – Pre-Calculus I: College Algebra (5 credits) (formerly MATH 115)
6. BIOL& 241 and BIOL& 242– Anatomy and Physiology (6 credits each) (formerly BIOL 220 and BIOL 221)
7. Physics 114– General Physics (5 credits)

All of the above prerequisites courses must be completed with a grade “C” or better and within two attempts. There is a five-year time limit for all math and science courses.

Additional Requirements

In order to complete the required clinical rotations, Diagnostic Medical Sonography students need to provide the following additional documentation upon acceptance into the program:

• Health Immunization Checklist (provided by the Health, Justice, and Human Services Office) including proof of current immunizations for: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), Hepatitis B series, Varicella, Tuberculosis Skin Test (PPD), and Diphtheria/Tetanus (DT). This must be started once notification of acceptance in the program is received.
• Proof of current health insurance (required by clinical sites).
• Washington State Patrol Background check and Disclosure Form (provided by the HJHS Office). A clear WSP report must be on file before clinical assignments can be made. NOTE:  If a student has ever been convicted of a felony, even if those records are believed to be sealed, the student must speak to the program chair for advisement.

It is the student’s responsibility to arrange for dependable transportation to and from the clinical site as well as for dependable child/dependent care.