- Acceptance to Polk State College as a credit student with all required admission documents received by the Registrar
- Completion of any required college preparatory courses
- At time of admission, overall GPA of 2.0 or higher
- A grade of C or higher in all prerequisite courses
- Completion of the following prerequisite courses prior to admission into the program:
- ENC 1101: College Composition I
- MAC 1105: College Algebra
- BSC 2085C: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- PHY 2001C: Basic Concepts of Physics
Additional Program Requirements
Admission requirements to be completed after admission into the program:
- Physical examination and essential functions
- Immunization and communicable disease screening
- Drug screening
- Current CPR certification
- Signed Affidavit of Moral Character attesting to the non-committance of specific criminal acts
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) background check
The program director will provide information regarding the completion of these additional admission requirements with the letter of acceptance.
Admission Process
Students seeking admission into the DMS Program can download a program application from the college website or pick one up from student services on the Winter Haven or Lakeland campuses. Applications must be submitted by August 31 of each year for a January start date. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will prevent the student from starting in the upcoming class.
A selection committee will meet during September for evaluation of applications using the following criteria: college and prerequisite grade point average, number of credits completed that apply to the general education requirements for the AS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, prior health care experience related to field of study, and established residency in Polk, Highlands, or Hardee county. Letters of acceptance will be mailed before the end of September.
Polk State College reserves the right to make changes in the admission criteria as circumstances require. Every reasonable effort will be made to communicate changes in the program to potential students.
Program Cost
The cost of the program is approximately $8,500.00. This cost estimate includes course fees, books, uniforms, and national registry fees. This estimate does not include any prep or other courses in which the student may enroll.
Certification Examination
Following the completion of all requirements for graduation from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, graduates are eligible to sit for a national registry exam administered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. After successful completion of this exam, the graduate will earn the credentials of Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).
