Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Accreditation:

St. Philip's College is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates. Contact information for the Commission on Colleges is, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of St. Philip's College.  For more information on institutional accreditation please click here. 

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). Contact information for CAAHEP is, 9355 113th Street N., #7709, Seminole, FL 33775-7709 or call 727-210-2350 for questions about the program's accreditation.  For more information on programmatic accreditation please click here.

Awarded Degree:

Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)

Registry:

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is a credentialing organization that seeks to ensure high-quality patient care in radiologic technology.

The St. Philip’s College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is an ARRT approved, educational program. Upon graduating from the program, the students are eligible to follow the Primary Eligibility Pathway to seek the ARRT(S) credential.

For more information, please click here: ARRT(S)

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)

The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a globally recognized organization that raises the standard of diagnostic medical ultrasound practice and promotes best practices for enhanced patient safety.

ARDMS awards RDMS credentials to diagnostic medical sonography professionals who meet the examination requirements and pass physics and the corresponding specialty examination within 5 years. 

Upon graduating from the St. Philip’s College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, students seeking RDMS credentials met prerequisites in education and clinical experience and are eligible to sit for the ARDMS examinations, to earn Abdominal or Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialties credentials under Prerequisite 2.  For more information, please click here: ARDMS

THECB Statutory Requirement

Information: 

FAQs

Full-time Faculty

Yvette Senovsky, Program Director/Instructor
Charles University of Prague, MD
RDMS (AB, OB/GYN, BR)

Jennifer Arevalo, Clinical Coordinator/Instructor
Del Mar College, AAS
RVT, RDMS
210-486-2718

• One cohort of 20–25 students is admitted annually.
• The program begins in the fall and cannot be completed online or in a hybrid format..
• All except 2 classes (DSVT 1200 Principles of Vascular Technology and DMSO 2351 Doppler Ultrasound) are delivered face-to-face.
• Courses are scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; evening and weekend hours may be required during the clinical portion of the program. All program courses are sequential and cannot be taken out of order.
• Clinical sites are assigned by the program; students are not permitted to choose their clinical placement locations.

Program Application Information

Program applicants who are not Alamo Colleges students must first apply for admission  How to Apply | Alamo Colleges and be accepted. Applicants who completed program academic prerequisites outside of the Alamo Colleges must submit official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended to the Admissions and Records Office of their home college for evaluation of credit eligibility. This must be completed before applying to the program.

Do not confuse being accepted as an Alamo Colleges student with being accepted into the program. In addition to the college application, a separate Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program application is required.

Program Application Prerequisites

All requirements must be completed before applying, and completion must be clearly noted on the official transcript. No exception.

1. Academic Prerequisites

BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 with labs (recommended) or BIOL 2404 with lab (accepted alternative). 16-week face-to-face completion is strongly recommended.

MATH 1314

PHYS 1305

All courses must be completed within 5 years with a grade of at least "C" (2.0). No exception. Official transcript/s must confirm completion. Applications with academic prerequisite courses in progress will not be considered. All remedial courses must be completed before applying to the program. Effective Fall 2013, and based on new federal regulations, students are not allowed to repeat previously passed courses more than once. It is the student's responsibility to check with the Office of Student Financial Services to inquire how a repeated course may impact their financial aid or veteran's assistance.

Pre-application completion of the Medical Terminology course and all core courses is recommended, however, not required. No extra points towards program acceptance are awarded for completion of the courses.

2. Overall GPA at least 3.0 (calculated from all higher education institutions attended).
3. Ultrasound Student Assessment (USA) Exam

The exam may only be completed between December 1st and March 15th. It may be taken only once in a lifetime—no exceptions. If the exam is taken more than once, the lowest results will be used during application selection. Scores are retained for future applications if the student reapplies.

Date of completion must be noted on the program application.

The exam is an assessment of skills essential for success in the program and in the sonography profession. No study materials are available, as it tests natural aptitude.

For more information, visit: USA Exam Information.

Fee: $70.00 (the applicant’s responsibility; includes mandatory proctoring provided by Pegasus Lectures).

Alamo Colleges' student ID number and ACES email address are required for registration.

Scores are not directly shared with students. DO NOT contact Pegasus Lectures or Dr. Senovsky for scores.

How to Schedule the USA Exam:

1. Go to: Pegasus Lectures Exam Scheduling
2. Identify the St. Philip’s College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program as the recipient of your results.
3. Pay for the exam and proctoring fee.
4. Allow 24–48 business hours to receive a link to the testing calendar.
5. Select your test slot.
6. After payment, you will receive an email confirmation from Pegasus Lectures with your appointment details.
7. On the day of testing, you will receive another email with exam instructions.

Application Submission Instructions

Applications must be mailed during the designated application window:

• Start Date: January 1 of each year (first day applications may be mailed).
• End Date: March 31 of each year (final day applications may be mailed).

Applications mailed outside of the application period will not be considered. No "walk-in" or email applications are accepted.

Prepare application package containing:

1. Legibly (please print) and completely filled hard copy of the program application
2. Hard copies of official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended (including Alamo Colleges). Transcripts must confirm the completion of academic prerequisites. Transfer academic prerequisites must be evaluated by the college to confirm credit eligibility.

Mail these documents together as one package to:

Yvette Senovsky, MD, RDMS,

DMSO Program Director

1801 Martin Luther King Drive

San Antonio, TX 78203

Applications that are submitted incorrectly, missing any requirement, or re-submitted within the same application period are considered invalid and will not be evaluated for admission.

The program is not responsible for any misunderstandings regarding application requirements or the application process.

Cohort Selection Process/Selection Criteria

Applicants with valid applications will be rated based on the program’s point system (weighted points). Final selection will be determined by the applicant’s rank.

• 50% of points: Based on academic results, including cumulative GPA and program academic prerequisites.
• 50% of points: Based on USA exam results.

New in 2026: Bonus Points

Bonus points will be awarded for one of the following categories, with points awarded for the highest ranking:

1. Previously completed degree
2. Current (active) healthcare certification/registry
3. Paid direct patient care work experience
4. Documented patient care volunteer experience

Instructions for submitting bonus points documentation

Previous Completed Degree: This includes any associate, bachelor’s, or doctoral degree. earned. Completion must be confirmed on an official transcript.

Current (active) healthcare certification/registry: Submit a copy of your certification card from the certifying body (card must indicate that the certification is current) or a letter from the certifying organization that confirms your active certification. CPR/BLS certification does not apply.

Direct Patient Care – Paid Work Experience: Provide proof on official provider letterhead including position held, FT or PT status, start and end dates, provider name, signature, and phone number. Minimum 1 year full-time (FT) or 2 years part-time (PT).

Direct Patient Care – Volunteering: Must be completed within 1 year of application. Provide proof on official provider letterhead including assigned tasks, dates of service, total hours completed, provider name, signature, and phone number. Minimum of 100 hours within 1 year of application.

The program reserves the right to verify any documentation provided. Extra points are not guaranteed and are awarded on a case-by-case basis.

No waitlist is maintained.

Meeting the criteria does not guarantee admission to the program. For additional program and application information, visit the FAQ tab located under Accreditation, Registry and Information.

Notification of Acceptance

Notifications of acceptance or non-acceptance will be emailed on or before June 15. Applicants are responsible for regularly monitoring their ACES email for program communications related to their application status.

Accepted students must provide the program with the following documentation:

• Physician-validated proof of physical examination and immunization record.
• Satisfactory results of a mandatory criminal background check and drug screen.
• Proof of personal health insurance.
• Proof of American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) for Health Care Professionals certification.

Detailed instructions will be provided in the conditional acceptance email. Do not mail any of the above-mentioned documents with your application.

Acceptance is conditional and contingent on the satisfactory results of a mandatory criminal background check and drug screen required for all Health Sciences students.

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Students with a felony conviction are not eligible for admission until the declaratory order process is completed with the certification boards (ARRT and ARDMS), and proof of eligibility for certification is provided.

To determine the impact of criminal or disciplinary matters on eligibility for certification, please contact:

• ARDMS: www.ardms.org
• ARRT: www.arrt.org

The compliance pre-determination process can take up to 6 months and should be completed before applying to the program.

To Apply - Required Steps:

1. Review all items on the website to ensure a complete understanding of the application requirements.
2. Obtain hard copies of official transcripts from all educational institutions attended, including St. Philip's College and/or other Alamo District Colleges.
3. Download and complete the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Application.
4. Mail the application package containing the completed program application and official transcripts to:

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Attention: Yvette Senovsky, MD, RDMS, Program Director
1801 Martin Luther King Drive, CHP 130
San Antonio, TX 78203