INSTRUCTION CHECKLIST FOR DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND 2024

APPLICATION

APPLICATION PERIOD: JANUARY 2, 2024 through FEBRUARY 29, 2024

2024 Application Update: The Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology programs (Adult Cardiac
concentration) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on
Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).

Bellevue College was recently informed by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs (CAAHEP) that the General and Vascular Tracks of our Diagnostic
Ultrasound program were withdrawn from the accredited list. The college is actively working to
meet the documentation and further accreditation requirements outlined by CAAHEP. In the
meantime, to best serve students, the program has amended the prerequisites for entry into
the General and Vascular tracks.

 General and Vascular Track graduates are only able to sit for ARDMS board exams if
they have a previous bachelor’s degree or graduate from an accredited program, based
on ARDMS requirements. Therefore, in order to best serve students, all 2024
applicants to the Diagnostic Ultrasound GENERAL and VASCULAR tracks must have a
bachelor’s degree in any subject to be considered for acceptance into the program.
 Once the General and Vascular tracks are fully reaccredited, we will return
to Prerequisite Pathway 1.
 The echocardiography track is still accredited, so it currently falls under Prerequisite
Pathway 1. Therefore, 2024 echocardiography applicants are not required to have a
bachelor’s degree to apply to the program.

STEP 1: COMPLETE BELLEVUE COLLEGE GENERAL ADMISSION APPLICATION

 You will need to apply to BC if you are a new student (first time Bellevue College
Applicant). If you have applied before or have taken courses at BC, apply again only if
you:
o Applied before 2019 OR
o Attended a program that did not collect residency information (non-credit
classes, continuing education, College in the High School, CTE/Tech Prep,
Running Start 2019 or earlier)
 If you are a current BC student and already have a ctcLink ID – skip this step.
 Need help with the application process? View an online guide on how to apply.
  Admission applications are typically processed within 2–3 business days. You will be
notified by email once you are admitted and informed of the next steps. Your admission
letter also includes your ctcLink ID and information about the next steps and how to set
up your BC NetID (email).
 Take note of your ctcLink ID #. You will need to enter this on your online program
application through CAS.
 There is $66.00 application fee which will be charged only if you will register for classes.
For example if you get accepted to the program this fee will be added to your first
quarter classes. No fee will be charged if you don’t register for classes.

RECOMMENDATION: Complete this step as soon as possible. It may take up to two weeks
for your admission application to be processed and you cannot submit your Diagnostic
Ultrasound application until your application is processed and you have been admitted to the
college.

PLEASE NOTE: International students who are F-1 visa holders are not eligible to complete
this program. Please contact our Office of International Education (for additional details.
https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/international/

STEP 2: DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND PROGRAM APPLICATION (ONLINE ONLY)

Complete the Diagnostic Ultrasound program application. This is an online application and you
will be required to upload several additional items as part of the application process.

The Diagnostic Ultrasound program is a selective/competitive admissions program. Meeting

minimum requirements does not guarantee admission, as the number of qualified applicants
may exceed the number of available enrollment spaces. All applications are submitted through
the Common Application System (CAS).

 Start working on your Diagnostic Ultrasound online application by creating an account

through the Common App System (CAS) HERE
 From CAS: Choose your program – search for Bellevue College and then add Diagnostic
Ultrasound to your list of programs.
 REVIEW the CommonApp / Diagnostic Ultrasound guidelines [PDF]. This is ESSENTIAL
information that you will need to correctly complete your CommonApp application.
 Download a copy of the Prerequisite Tracking sheet HERE so you can gather information
on your completed or in progress prerequisite courses. Having this form filled out and
on hand will make it easier when filling out your program online CAS application.
 Complete your Diagnostic Ultrasound CAS online Application on or before February 29,
2024.
 There is a non-refundable $40.00 program application fee.
  If you need help or have questions please check out the CAS Liaison’s Help Center. You
can also do Live Chat.

STEP 3: REQUIRED PREREQUISITE DOCUMENTATION

Complete the Diagnostic Ultrasound Prerequisite Tracking Form by entering the Course(s)
Taken, Grade Earned, Quarter or Semester and Year and College/University for each of your
required prerequisite courses. You will also need to enter details on any unmet prerequisites
that you are currently enrolled in. Please keep in mind that grades for any winter quarter, 2024
prerequisites MUST be submitted to the Diagnostic Ultrasound program manager at
suzanne.lane@bellevuecollege.edu OR imaging@bellevuecollege.edu no later than April 1,
2024. After you have completed the prerequisite tracking form, save the completed form. You
will be submitting this page with your program application. You MUST include the completed
prerequisite tracking form or your application will not be processed.

Please note that calculation of your prerequisite GPA will be based upon any numerical grade
information provided in your unofficial transcript(s). If no numerical grades are included in your
unofficial transcript(s), the GPA calculations will be based upon the Bellevue College grading
policy.

RECOMMENDATION: If you completed any of your required prerequisites at another college

or if you are requesting any course substitutions, submit your Prerequisite Equivalency
Worksheet as soon as possible. You will need to submit this document to the Diagnostic
Ultrasound program PRIOR to submission of your online application. Review of prerequisite
equivalency worksheets may take up to three weeks and you will need to email verification
of program chair approval with your online application materials.

REMEMBER:

The Diagnostic Ultrasound program requires all applicants complete their required
prerequisites with a minimum 3.2 GPA. If your GPA in your prerequisite courses is below 3.2,
your application will not be considered for the Diagnostic Ultrasound program.

The lowest acceptable grade on any required prerequisite course is C (2.0).

All prerequisites must be completed by the end of winter quarter, 2023 if you are submitting
an application in 2023.

All Math and Science prerequisites must be completed within the last five years (between
2019 and 2023).

PREREQUISITE DOCUMENTATION SUMMARY:

Diagnostic Ultrasound Prerequisite Tracking Form - REQUIRED (see above for details)

Prerequisite Equivalency Worksheet Approval - REQUIRED if necessary (see above for details)

Supplemental Prerequisite Documentation - OPTIONAL - submit any additional prerequisite

documentation as needed, including Transfer Course Equivalency Lists, military transcripts,
transcript review verification, etc.

Step 4: REQUIRED UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

Applicants MUST submit an unofficial transcript from EACH college attended where required
prerequisite coursework was completed (other than Bellevue College) within the online
application. Applicants are not required to submit unofficial transcripts for prerequisite
coursework completed at Bellevue College. Each required prerequisite completed outside of
Bellevue College MUST be verified by submission of the appropriate unofficial transcripts.
Prerequisite courses not verifiable by attached unofficial transcripts cannot be used to meet the
diagnostic ultrasound prerequisite requirement.

ALL GENERAL and VASCULAR applicants must also include a copy of a bachelors
degree diploma or a transcript verifying completion of a bachelors degree (2024
REQUIREMENT).

While not required at the time of application, official copies of all transcripts must be submitted
to Bellevue College Student Services OR the Diagnostic Ultrasound department when/if
requested by the program.

STEP 5: PERSONAL STATEMENT - REQUIRED

Applicants must upload a personal statement of not more than 500 words discussing specific or
unique attributes that you will bring to the program; any personal or imposed challenges or
hardships you have overcome in pursuing your education or work goals; or any other special
considerations that you believe will make you a good candidate for this program.
REAPPLICANTS ONLY: Reapplicants must include up to 500 additional words describing any
changes or additional experiences since your previous application that you would like the
committee to consider. Please upload as a DOC, DOCX, or PDF file.
STEP 6: RESUME - REQUIRED
Upload a copy of your current resume. Please make sure that your resume includes all work
and volunteer experience (especially health care related experience), including start and end
dates, approximate hours of experience, brief summary of duties, supervisor name and contact
information. Please upload as a DOC, DOCX or PDF file.
REMEMBER: Applicants must complete 480 hours of professional health care experience working
directly with patients to qualify for the professional experience points. Applicants must complete at
least 50 hours of appropriate volunteer experience within 24 months of applying to the program to be
awarded the two volunteer points. Job shadowing and clinical hours associated with a training
program do NOT qualify as volunteer hours.

STEP 7: PATIENT CARE AND VOLUNTEER TRACKING DOCUMENTATION -

REQUIRED

Upload a completed copy of the REQUIRED patient care and volunteer tracking form with
detailed information regarding your professional patient care experience as well as your
volunteer experience. Please also include information on completion of a certified nursing
assistant training program (if applicable).

If you have completed the certified nursing assistant (CNA) training and certification exam, you
will need to upload a copy of your certification and/or transcript as well. Please upload as DOC,
DOCX or PDF file.

If you have additional documentation verifying professional or volunteer experience (i.e. time
sheets, employer statements, etc.), you may upload it as supplemental documentation. Please
upload as DOC, DOCX or PDF file.

Diagnostic Ultrasound Patient Care and Volunteer Tracking Form - REQUIRED (see above for
details)
Certified Nursing Assistant Transcript and Certification Documentation - REQUIRED AS
NEEDED (see above for details)
Supplemental Employment Documentation - OPTIONAL - (see above for details)

STEP 8: HEAD SHOT - REQUIRED

Please upload a recent head shot photo.

STEP 9: VIDEO STATEMENT - REQUIRED

Please refer to the Video Statement Instructions for necessary information on preparing your
video statement.

VIDEO STATEMENT SUBMISSIONS: Video statements may be submitted one of two ways.

SUBMISSION METHOD #1: Upload to Diagnostic Ultrasound Sharepoint Site - Maximum file size is 250 MB.

1. Access to the Sharepoint site will require applicants to sign in using their BC Net ID email
and password. Applicants must complete step one and have an active Bellevue College
NetID account to access the Sharepoint site. Here is the link for further information on
the NetID set up process.
2. Here is the link to the Bellevue College Diagnostic Ulrasound video statement site.
Applicants will have to sign in using their BC NetID to enter the site.
3. Click the blue '+ New' button at the top of the page. This will open a new window.
4. Fill out the required information in this window - your title should be your name and
'DUTEC video'. Please enter a personal email that is a primary email for you.
5. Click on 'Add Attachments' and select your video file. It should appear as an item under
the Attachment header. Then select 'Save'.
6. Your entries should then appear under the appropriate headers on the main page. Your
video file will NOT appear on the main page list.

SUBMISSION METHOD #2: Upload video to an online site to share access with the program

1. Select an online site (for example Youtube) and follow the instructions to register to share
your video.

2. Follow the instructions to save your video on the site and send the following information to
Suzanne Lane at suzanne.lane@bellevuecollege.edu: Your name, Your BC student ID number,
your personal email address and the URL for the videeo.

3. DO NOT create a password or in any way limit access to your video. Should you decide to
submit your video online, it must be fully accessible to the program manager and the selection
committee.

PLEASE NOTE: YOU NEED ONLY SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO STATEMENT ONCE, THE CHOICE OF
SUBMISSION METHODS IS UP TO THE APPLICANT. MAKE SURE TO KEEP A COPY OF YOUR
VIDEO IN CASE YOUR SUBMISSION IS LOST OR COMPROMISED. APPLICANTS ARE NO LONGER
ALLOWED TO SUBMIT VIDEO STATEMENTS IN PERSON.

Please contact me at suzanne.lane@bellevuecollege.edu with any questions or problems.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their video statement has been received
by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Late videos will not be accepted.
While video statement confirmations will be sent by email, please note that this is not an
automated email process, so it may take 10 to 15 business days to send email confirmation of
receipt.

STEP 10: REQUIRED DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND INFORMATION SESSION

All applicants are required to attend at least one information session as part of the application
process. Please visit http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/ultrasound/advising/ to view the
schedule. Please sign up to verify your intent to attend. You are invited to call or check the
website to confirm the schedule prior to traveling to campus. You will be asked to enter the
date you attended an information session on your Diagnostic Ultrasound program application.

STEP 11: PAY DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND APPLICATION FEE ($40)

There is a $40.00 non-refundable program application fee. You will be required to pay this fee
as part of your online application. Your application will not be submitted successfully until this
fee has been paid.

STEP 12: CONFIRMATION OF YOUR APPLICATION

Once your online application has been successfully submitted, you will receive a message
through CAS verifying submission.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact the Diagnostic Ultrasound program manager at (425) 564-2013 or

suzanne.lane@bellevuecollege.edu with any questions.