Sonographers help doctors see what’s happening on the inside.
General Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, also known as Ultrasound Technologists, provide essential support to medical teams and doctors who need an inside view of their patient’s condition.
The two-year Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is focused on training students in small parts and specialized sonography, OB/GYN sonography, and abdominal sonography. Students will learn how to use the latest imaging equipment. The program is designed to help them prepare for real-world situations, and get specific training in patient care techniques, medical and legal ethics, interpersonal communication, and professional development.
Graduates of the program earn an Associate Degree and will be prepared to enter the medical field with the basic skills necessary to launch entry-level careers where they can continue to refine their skills as they gain experience.
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The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program takes place in an on-campus clinical lab where students receive hands-on training from supportive, knowledgeable instructors with real-life experience in the healthcare industry. Program curriculum combines classroom and hands-on practical training in the following areas:
In addition to these specialized skills, each general sonography student will also learn how to perform a variety of other general healthcare duties including:
Students of the Caris College Diagnostic Medical Sonography program will be eligible to take the ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) for Abdomen and OB/GYN registry exams and upon graduation will be prepared to launch their careers as entry-level Sonographers where they can seek employment in a variety of healthcare settings.
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