Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Where technology meets the healing arts
Imagine using your skills to help expectant parents experience the joy of seeing their baby's heart beat for the first time, to help catch a life- threatening disease early...to help give a patient peace of mind in a time of crisis.
Sonography is on the forefront of modern medicine. Its uses in diagnosis are continually growing and actually replacing more invasive procedures.
You'll prepare to work in hospitals or private practices, assisting physicians by performing high frequency sound wave patient examinations to image internal structures. This highly specialized credential will focus on ultrasound physics and instrumentation along with abdominal, reproductive system, obstetrical, gynecological, and vascular scanning.
Your success in Diagnostic Medical Sonography starts at the following locations:
- Austin, Texas - Associate of Science
- Birmingham, Alabama - Associate of Applied Science
NOTE: Program details subject to change. See the official campus catalog and appropriate addenda for the latest information.
Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas are required by South Carolina and Georgia to be listed as Certificates (C).
Associate of Science degrees (AS) are required by SC, TN & VA to be listed as Associated of Applied Science degrees (AAS).
Associate of Applied Science degrees (AAS) are required by LA & VA to be listed as Associate in Occupational Studies degees (AOS).
Bachelor of Science degrees (BS) are required by TN to be listed as Bachelor of Applied Science degrees (BAS).
Consumer Information for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Associate's)
This program of study is designed to prepare students for the types of occupations listed below. The occupations listed are based on federal government information and represent the types of positions for which the program generally prepares graduates. The College makes no representation or warranty that its graduates have obtained these positions or that any future graduates will obtain these positions.
| Occupation | SOC Code |
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| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 29-2032.00 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 25-1071.00 |
Important Notice:
The following consumer information is provided as required by federal regulations. This information is based on current and historical data and does not constitute a promise or guarantee of future performance. There are many factors that will change the cost of a program, the time to complete the program, or the amount of debt that an individual may incur in order to complete the program, including transfer credits, eligibility for grants or scholarships, the decision whether to attend on a full- or part-time basis, course failures, and non-continuous attendance. These figures represent general program information that may vary for individual students based on their circumstances. The College reserves the right to adjust tuition and fees and to add or delete programs of study at any time, in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations.
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