Degree Type: Associate of Applied Science Degree, AAS, Upcoming
Pathway: Health Sciences
Diagnostic Medical Sonography at PPSC prepares you to be career-ready in the fast‑growing field of medical imaging. This selective Associate of Applied Science degree program combines rigorous classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience to help you develop the technical skills, critical thinking, and professional judgment required in healthcare settings. Graduates are prepared for entry-level sonography positions in hospitals and clinics and gain foundational preparation for national registry exams, while learning from experienced faculty who emphasize patient-centered care, ethical practice, and safety.
As a PPSC Diagnostic Medical Sonography student, you’ll train alongside experienced instructors and healthcare professionals to master the skills and knowledge needed in real-world imaging environments. This hands-on, patient-focused program includes classroom learning and clinical rotations where you'll explore topics such as:
For more information, please contact Chadwick Meisner at chadwick.meisner@pikespeak.edu.
Before applying, you must:
Required prerequisites include:
Equivalent or higher-level coursework may be accepted with Director approval prior to applying.
Submit the completed DMS application packet and required materials via email to the Director of Medical Imaging.
Required materials include:
Supplemental materials include:
Be sure to record your responses carefully when you submit your application! You will not be able to make edits.
All accepted students must complete:
Students must create a Castle Branch account. Estimated cost is approximately $90.50 plus service fee. Students are responsible for all associated costs.
Completed applications are reviewed after each window closes, typically at the end
of May for Fall and the beginning of November for Spring. Qualified applicants will
be invited to interview with the DMS Admissions Committee.
Interviews are typically held in June for the Fall cohort and in November for the
Spring cohort. Please refer to the Application Timeline for application window dates.
If accepted into the program, students must:
Failure to meet program standards may result in dismissal.
Upon enrollment, students must complete a background check and drug screening ordered through CastleBranch. Directions for completing this process will be sent upon enrollment verification.
Please note, students are required to meet the background check requirements outlined
by the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) to ensure eligibility for clinical
placements. The specific disqualifying offenses can be found in the CCCS SP 4-10c
Student Background Checks policy.
Immunization and Health Requirements:
Students must submit proof of the following immunizations (including but not limited
to):
Note: Immunization requirements can change with or without notice, pending clinical
affiliation agreements.
Program Orientation:
Accepted students must attend a mandatory DMS orientation approximately two weeks
before the program begins.
Clinical Education:
Clinical internships occur at healthcare facilities across the region and may include
days, evenings, nights, weekends, and summer semesters. Students must maintain complete
schedule flexibility; personal or work schedule accommodations cannot be guaranteed.
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