Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Associate Applied Science Degree Course Descriptions

The diagnostic medical sonographer provides patient services using medical ultrasound (high–frequency sound waves that produce images of internal structures). Working under the supervision of a physician responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures, the sonographer helps gather sonographic data to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases, as well as monitor fetal development.

The program will prepare students in obstetric and gynecologic sonography (the female reproductive system), abdominal sonography (the liver, kidneys, gallbladder, spleen, and pancreas), small parts, thyroid, scrotum, breast, vascular technology, introduction to 2D echocardiogram and EKG. The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to obtain entry-level jobs as Medical Sonographer in a hospital or clinical environment.