Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Dr Villanueva
Dr. Ariel I. Villanueva
Program Director

Welcome to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Texas Southmost College! The DMS Program withholds a mission to develop entry-level sonographers who are highly skilled, technically competent, ethical, professional, compassionate, and responsive to the needs of our community, patients and of employing organizations.

Through continued technological advancement and strong commitment to medical education, Texas Southmost College provides the foundation on which students can cultivate and expand their imaging skills in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography profession.

The program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). Graduates of the program are eligible to take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) examinations in Sonography Principles and Instrumentation, Abdomen, and Obstetrics and Gynecology specialties immediately upon program completion.

Pursuing your calling in life is extremely rewarding and making a difference in the lives of others can bring unprecedented personal and professional satisfaction. Let us lead you to a successful career here at Texas Southmost College!

Dr. Ariel I. Villanueva
Director – Diagnostic Medical Sonography
ITECC H3A-210
301 Mexico Blvd.
Brownsville, TX 78520
[email protected]
(956) 295-3550

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Welcome to the Natural Sciences Department at Texas Southmost College! Dedicated faculty and staff are ready to serve and prepare you for your future goals. Our mission is guided by our commitment to provide high-quality instruction and learning opportunities for all of our students.

The department offers an Associate of Science degree in the Sciences that covers an array of disciplines, including biology, chemistry, and physics. Graduates from this program will be able to pursue four-year degrees that will allow for further opportunities in the scientific community, including health care and education. Students of the Sciences Program enroll in proactive laboratories, such as Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology, which involve hands-on instruction and practical techniques that will be useful in science-based careers. Natural science courses also lay a foundation required by students in both science and non-science programs. These courses are essential, especially for those programs in the medical disciplines, such as Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Emergency Medical Science. The Sciences Program is dedicated to provide innovative and applied knowledge to our students.

Radiologic Technology

Manuel Gavito
Manuel Gavito
Program Director

Welcome to the Texas Southmost College Radiologic Technology website. Our Radiologic Technology Program provides you with two years of academic and clinical training. Our students learn the fundamentals of Radiologic Technology in the classroom and in the college lab which is equipped with fully digital x-ray equipment. Students practice concepts learned in the classroom at area hospitals side by side with qualified clinical instructors. Our clinical affiliates all have state of the art digital x-ray equipment. The clinical portion of the student’s education is done in hospitals in Brownsville, Harlingen, and Weslaco.

The Radiologic Technology Program has been in existence at Texas Southmost College since 1975. This program has been carefully structured so that students can gain confidence in their clinical skills. I and the other program faculty will help guide you through your radiologic technology education at Texas Southmost College so when you graduate from this program you will be fully prepared and have the confidence to work as a Radiographer.

With new technological advancements, career opportunities in the field of diagnostic imaging are continually expanding. Registered technologists also have career opportunities available in specialized areas like CT, MRI, Mammography and Angiography. It is our hope that you will consider the radiology field your career choice. As, always we are interested in hearing from qualified individuals who are seeking a rewarding career in Radiologic Technology.

After reviewing our program information included in this webpage, if there is anything I might do to provide you with more information please feel free to call me at (956) 295 3537. I also extend an invitation for you to visit our campus, and I wish you the best of luck in whatever career choice you make.

Sincerely,

Manuel Gavito
Director – Radiologic Technology Program
[email protected]
956 295 3537

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The radiologic technologist (radiographer) plays an important role on the medical team as a technical assistant to the radiologist, a physician who specialized in the use of x-rays for diagnosis and treatment. The radiologic technologist’s duties may include adjustment and maintenance of equipment, positioning of patients, processing the image, operation of mobile equipment and record keeping. As they perform these important duties, radiologic technologists enjoy the prestige of being a vital and dependable part of the medical team.

The Radiologic Technology Program requires only two years of full-time study, including summers, for completion. Demand for radiologic technologists is growing locally, and the field offers a high degree of job security. Salaries for radiologic technologists continue to increase, and many radiologic technologists enjoy the generous benefit packages associated with professional employment.

Radiologic technologists are employed primarily in hospitals, but some work in clinics and doctor’s offices. Promotion to supervisory positions is a possibility for working radiologic technologists, as is movement into technical positions dealing with CT scans, MRIs and Ultrasonography.

Some students enter the program because they are motivated to help people who are ill, and others see a degree in radiologic technology as a stepping stone to further education within the medical field.

Conducted in cooperation with radiology departments at area hospitals, technical and clinical instruction is conducted by a clinical instructor and hospital staff technologists. Because the program depends on on-site instruction, students are responsible for their own transportation to and from campus and all clinical facilities.

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Health Professions

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Emergency Medical Science

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Medical Laboratory Technology

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Radiologic Technology

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Respiratory Care

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Nursing

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Consuelo Villalon
Interim Dean
ITECC-E102
956.295.3753
[email protected]