Certificate Program with 630 hours of Externship
1860 Clock Hours/70 Weeks/18 Months Program
Objectives and goals
Ultrasound is a procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to
produce imagines of organs, tissue or blood flow inside the body.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program teaches
students basic patient care skills, study of physics,
anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the organ
systems, adjusting and maintaining equipment, and
scanning techniques in order to be able to recognize the
organs sonography. Exercising judgment, discretion and
confidentiality in the performance of sonographic
services; providing patient education related to medical
ultrasound: and promoting principles of good health are
also taught.
Main focus is placed on performing ultrasound examinations of abdomen, OB/GYN, small parts, and vascular systems using medical ultrasound equipment. Students are taught how to analyze results of preliminary findings and how to assist physicians in gathering sonographic data, enabling to obtain, review and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be proficient in performing entry level general ultrasound examinations of abdomen, OB/GYN, small parts and vascular.
Employment
Many Ultrasound Sonographers are employed in Doctor's offices, hospitals,
ambulatory centers, and emergency room departments. Some are employed directly by
doctors in "private assistant role," while others work as impendent agents.
They are also utilized in variety of imaging
laboratories, clinics, surgery centers, and general and specialty
medical offices.
Their broad educational background plus specialized focus, allows
Ultrasound Sonographers to function well in number of diverse areas of their field.
The bureau of Labor Statistics states that the
employment of Sonographers is expected to increase about
20% through 2015, which is faster than average for any
other occupation
Working conditions
Ultrasound Sonographers work in clean, cool,
controlled and quiet environments. They may well be required
to stand for long periods of time, and it is vital their
attention be focused on the tasks at hand.
Most ultrasound technicians work a regular 40-hour week: although they may be
"Part-time", work nights, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis
or per Diem depending on the facility.