Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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What Will I learn
黑料不打烊鈥檚 Diagnostic Medical Sonography program provides the technical skills and clinical experience needed to perform ultrasound imaging in a variety of medical settings. Upon completion of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, graduates will be able to:
- Evaluate normal anatomy and physiology using proper medical terminology.
- Exhibit appropriate patient care.
- Demonstrate the utilization of basic principles of ultrasound, image acquisition, and evaluation and selection of representative images.
- Perform abdomen, superficial structures, small parts, OB-GYN, and vascular ultrasound procedures and scanning techniques.
- Determine pathologies, congenital anomalies, lab values, and differential diagnoses.
- Relate and apply concepts of communication, reasoning, critical analysis, ethical behavior, and appropriate interpersonal interaction to situations in his or her career and personal life.
- Demonstrate the social skills, professional appearance, attitudes, and behavior that employers expect of graduates.
With a focus on real-world application, this program prepares students to work as entry-level diagnostic medical sonographers. Students will learn concepts of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, sonographic patient care, physical principles of ultrasonic waves, obstetrics, gynecology, vascular, abdominal, superficial, and small parts, as well as application of these hands-on skills.
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Location Availability
黑料不打烊 is proud to offer our Diagnostic Medical Sonography聽program at multiple locations around the Western U.S. To learn more about our locations, explore their pages.
Accreditation & Approvals
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Student Outcomes
Upon聽completion聽of聽the聽Diagnostic Medical Sonography聽program,聽graduates聽will聽be聽able聽to:
- Evaluate normal聽 anatomy and physiology using proper medical terminology.
- Exhibit appropriate patient care.
- Demonstrate the utilization of basic principles of ultrasound, image acquisition, and evaluation and selection of representative images.
- Perform abdomen, superficial structures, small parts, OB-GYN, and vascular ultrasound procedures and scanning techniques.
- Determine pathologies, congenital anomalies, lab values, and differential diagnoses.
- Relate and apply concepts of communication, reasoning, critical analysis, ethical behavior, and appropriate interpersonal interaction to situations in his or her career and personal life.
- Demonstrate the social skills, professional appearance, attitudes, and behavior that employers expect of graduates.
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Career Opportunities
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, also known as Ultrasound Technologists or Technicians, help doctors and other health care professionals assess and identify a patient鈥檚 medical conditions. These professionals use imaging equipment that produces high-frequency waves to record images or conduct tests on many parts of the body.
To understand a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer鈥檚 daily responsibilities, it is essential you know the difference between an ultrasound and a sonogram. While most use the terms interchangeably when discussing sonography, they are different. Ultrasound refers to the tool used to take a sonogram (or picture). According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, diagnostic medical sonographers typically do the following: Here is an overview of the daily duties of an ultrasound tech:1
- Explain ultrasound diagnostic imaging to patients and record their medical history
- Follow approved procedures to ensure that diagnostic equipment is working properly
- Operate equipment under authorized diagnostic image practices and approaches
- Review images for clarity, coverage, and suitability to detect the presence or absence of a presumed medical condition
- Distinguish between normal and abnormal anatomy to prepare a summary of your diagnostic findings for the attending physician.
- Record findings and file patients鈥� records per prescribed procedures
- Sonography professionals may work with doctors and surgeons before, during, and after these day-to-day procedures
What Will I Learn?
Introduction to Sonography and Patient Care
Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation
Abdominal, Superficial, and Other Ultrasound Imaging
Gynecology and Obstetrics Ultrasound Imaging
Diagnostic Medical Sonography FAQ
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Sonography (ultrasound) is a non-invasive diagnostic medical imaging procedure that is used to visualize organs or systems in the body. It is commonly used to monitor fetal growth and understand the health of the heart, the abdomen, and the vascular and musculoskeletal systems.
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