Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is a comprehensive Abdominal and Small Parts Ultrasound Technologist Training Program. This program also includes introduction to OB/GY and Vascular ultrasound. Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) is a medical imaging modality that utilizes high-frequency sound waves to produce images of various organs within the body for medical interpretation and diagnosis by a physician.
Having completed this program the students will have excellent knowledge and understanding in patient care, clinical skills, human anatomy, physiology and pathology, sonography equipment and scanning skills to work in an Ultrasound Lab/ Sonography Center or Hospitals Sonography Department as an entry level Ultrasound Sonographer. Routine tasks include patient care, clinical routine procedures, equipment handling and operation and perform Abdominal and Small Parts ultrasound scanning.
The course provides sufficient theory and practical knowledge and Hands-on Scanning skills so as to enable the students to challenge a National Certification Examination. The program curriculum consists of the following courses:
Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Laws and Ethics in Diagnostic Imaging Sciences
Patient Care in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Sonography Physics and Instrumentation
Scanning Principles and Protocols
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinicals
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Pathology
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinicals
Image Analysis and Quality Control
Advance topics in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinicals
Program Duration
This program consists of six academic terms. The duration of the entire program is approximately eighteen (18) months.
Admission Requirements and Procedure
Following are the admission requirements for this program:
Applicant must be at least 17 years old.
Has a High School diploma, certificate or other proof of graduation from an institution providing secondary education or the relevant equivalent of such graduation. Verification of high school completion or equivalent will be required in the form of an appropriate documentation like transcript, diploma, or GED.
A clear criminal background check. Criminal background check indicates certain felony convictions and/or misdemeanors, may prohibit a student from taking the certification exam.
Meets minimum physical needs as listed in this catalog.
Meets minimum health related requirements as listed in this catalog under the externship requirements.
Acknowledge the acceptance of all the institute´s requirements and policies for this program listed in the course catalog, clinical handbook or in any other school document.
Passes the institute´s entrance test.
Write an application essay, length must be between 100 to 150 words. The essay topic is determined by the Program Director. Essay will be judged on content, Coherence, grammar, and usage.
Interview with the Program Director.
Meeting all the above listed requirements does not automatically entitle admission in this program. Admission in this program requires that the applicants have adequate educational preparation, as measured by entrance test scores, and have completed all admission requirements. This program includes a competitive admissions criteria including but not limited to: entrance test scores, cumulative GPA of science subjects in the high school or equivalent, only top ranked students are admitted to the program as per the capacity of the program.
Admission procedure
Set up an appointment with an admissions representative
Submit photo identification
Submit proof of meeting all the above listed admission requirements and take the written test
Complete the Enrollment Agreement
Pay the registration fee
Finalize the means and methods of payment and make initial payment as per the payments schedule
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