Contact
Richard Goldsmith BS, RDMS, RVT
Interim Program Manager
Cypress 216
201 Community College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 216-8498
goldsmithr@mybrcc.edu
Advising Packet
Student Handbook
Information Schedule
Math & English Placement Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate of Applied Science Checklist
Application Process
The application for admission to the Sonography Program is available on the BRCC website once a year, ONLY during the fall semester.
A selective admissions process (competitive process) is used to select candidates for enrollment in the program. Completing the prerequisites does not guarantee admission to the Sonography Program.
Students admitted to Sonography will receive additional instructions regarding program requirements that include but are not limited to: submission of personal health history, a physical examination, a TB skin test, various immunizations/vaccinations including fullCovid-19 vaccination and boosting, a urine drug screen, and CPR certification. A positive urine drug screen or any attempt to tamper with a specimen may disqualify an applicant and/or result in dismissal from the Sonography program. Costs for all requirements are incurred by the student.
Admission Criteria
The following courses are prerequisites for admission to the Sonography program. Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all of prerequisite courses listed.
Prerequisite Courses Credit Hours:
ENGL 1013 | English Composition |
MATH1113/1213 | College Algebra |
BIOL 2213/2211 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lecture and Lab (Both Required) Prerequisite: BIOL 1033 (Biology I For Science Majors) with grade of C or better, OR ACT composite score of 22 or higher, & eligibility for MATH 1213 (College Algebra) |
BIOL 2223/2221 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture and Lab (Both Required) Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL 2213/2211 |
PHYS 1013 | Introduction to Concepts in Physics |
PSYC 2013 | Introduction to Psychology |
HLSC 1103 | Medical Terminology |
PHIL 2253 | Biomedical Ethics |
Humanities | Any SACS accepted Humanities Course (See Page 6 of Advising Packet) |
SONO 1011 | Foundations of Sonography |
Mandatory Criminal Background Check & Urine Drug Screen
Applicants to the Sonography program must submit to a criminal background check and 10 panel drug screen, with all costs borne by the student. Applicants who have been charged with, pled guilty or nolo contendere to, been convicted of, or committed a criminal offense that involves a crime of violence or distribution of drugs may be denied the right to take national certification exams offered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Contact the Sonography Program Manager at beaufordm@mybrcc.edu.
Five Year Program Admission & Completion
For the academic year of 2023-24, fifteen students were admitted. Fifteen students graduated (100%), twelve of fifteen graduates passed ARDMS Registry Examination (80%) and thirteen of fifteen graduates are employed as of Summer of 2024 (87%).
For the academic year of 2022-23, fifteen students were admitted. Fifteen students graduated (100%), ten of fifteen graduates passed ARDMS Registry Examination (67%) and fourteen of fifteen graduates are employed as of Fall 2023 (93%).
For the academic year of 2021-22, fifteen students were admitted. Fifteen students graduated (100%), thirteen of fifteen graduates passed ARDMS registry examination (87%) and twelve of fifteen graduates are employed as of fall 2022 (70%).
For the academic year of 2020-21, eleven students were admitted. Ten students graduated (91%), nine of ten graduates passed ARDMS registry examination (90%) and nine of ten graduates are employed as of fall 2021 (90%).
For the academic year of 2019-20, ten students were admitted. Ten students graduated (100%), eight of ten graduates passed ARDMS registry examination (80%) and seven of ten graduates are employed as of fall 2020 (70%).