100 / 342
99
c. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) (all previous
coursework attempted) of
2.5
is required.
Pre-requisite courses must be completed prior to the start of the
program with a grade of “C” or better.
Application & Document Submission to:
Health Sciences Division
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Attention: Application Coordinator
2400 Gillionville Rd.
Albany, GA 31707-3098
DMS program telephone (229) 317-6986.
DMS program office is in building J Room 202
Health Sciences Telephone (229) 317-6900
Selection Process:
After the June 1 deadline, the DMS Selection Committee reviews and scores each application.
Applications will be processed and
all
applicants will be contacted via email no later than June 15.
The top 20 applicants will be sent an invitation via email for a personal interview. Scoring is based
on the following criteria: prerequisite course completion, cumulative GPA, the number of hours
observed in one or more diagnostic medical sonography settings, previous health care experience or
a degree/certificate in an allied health field, the personal interview, and appropriate
recommendations received.
After completion of interviews, the top 14 applicants will be selected. Correspondence of acceptance
or regret will be made through email and should be received no later than July 12. Selected students
must confirm their intent to enroll in writing (via e-mail) within 10 days of their acceptance e-mail.
A student that fails to respond in the appropriate time will forfeit their position. The Darton State
College DMS program does not utilize a waiting list and those denied acceptance must reapply the
following year.
Consideration and additional points may be given to those students whom have:
1.
Provided documentation of a degree in a Health Science Field, Science or Biology that is
directly related to patient care and medical imaging; including but not limited to
Radiologic Technology.
2.
Provided documentation of a certificate in a health care area that is directly related to
patient care. .
3.
Provided documentation of work experience in a health care environment that is directly
related to patient care. Documentation of work experience:
A.
Must be on company letter head.
B.
A minimum of 6 months’ work experience.
C. Provide a description of job duties that demonstrate hands on patient
experience.
4.
Completed all DMS pre-requisite and core course work. Only DMS pre-requisite courses
must be completed prior to the start of the program.
5.
Additional observation hours completed above the minimum, 40, up to 80.