Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Ultrasound Technology
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Ultrasound Technology
Diagnostic medical sonographers or ultrasound technicians, use special equipment to direct nonionizing, high frequency sound waves into areas of the patient's body. Sonographers operate the equipment, which collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be videotaped, transmitted, or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis by a physician. Diagnostic medical sonographers may specialize in obstetric and gynecologic sonography (the female reproductive system), abdominal sonography (the liver, kidneys, gallbladder, spleen, and pancreas), neurosonography (the brain), or breast sonography. In addition, sonographers may specialize in vascular technology or echocardiography.
A career as a diagnostic medical sonographer or ultrasound technician is dynamic and rewarding. According to the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) Salary and Benefits Survey report (released March, 2005), the median salary for sonographers is $61,984.
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Sanford-Brown is designed to prepare students to perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations required of an entry-level general sonographer to include, but not be limited to, the abdomen, pelvis, pregnant female pelvis, and superficial structures. Students are also introduced to vascular ultrasound.
Students will have the opportunity to study the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of scanned organ systems, recognize the sonographic patterns of the organs, learn the protocols for a logical and thorough survey of the organs, and provide accurate and technical impressions to the interpreting physician.
The core curriculum is structured to include an on-campus lecture component, an on-campus imaging laboratory component, and an off-campus integrated clinical component. The final externship portion of the curriculum is structured to include supervised experiences in the clinical environment that require competencies, logs, and evaluations completed by the student.
At the conclusion of the program, graduates who have diligently attended class and their externship, studied, and practiced their skills should have the skills to seek entry-level employment as diagnostic medical sonographers.
Career opportunities you can pursue upon successful completion of this program
- Ultrasound Sonographer
- Ultrasound Technologist
- Ultrasound Technician
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
- Sonographer
Topics you will study in this program
- Sonographic Patterns of Organs
- Proper Protocols to Survey Organs
- Technical Impressions
- Laboratory Procedure Component
Programs in Diagnostic Medical Sonography are available at campuses in the following states:
AZ, FL, GA, IN, IL, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TX, WI
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| Sonography, Ultrasound - Campus Based Programs |
| Arizona |
Sanford Brown College Phoenix
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| Florida |
Central Florida Institute Orlando*
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Keiser University Daytona*, Ft. Lauderdale*
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Sanford Brown Institute Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa
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| Georgia |
Sanford Brown College Altanta*
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| Illinois |
Sanford Brown College Hillside, Tinley Park
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| Indiana |
Sanford Brown College Indianapolis
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| Maryland |
Sanford Brown Institute Landover
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| Michigan |
Sanford Brown Institute Dearborn, Grand Rapids
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| Minnesota |
Argosy University Twin Cities*
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| Missouri |
Sanford Brown College Fenton
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| New Jersey |
Sanford Brown Institute Iselin*
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| New York |
New York University - School of Continuing & Professional Studies New York*
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Sanford Brown Institute Garden City, New York, White Plains
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| Ohio |
Sanford Brown College Cleveland/Middleburg Heights*
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| Pennsylvania |
Sanford Brown Institute Pittsburgh*, Trevose
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The Western School of Health and Business Careers Pittsburgh*
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| Rhode Island |
Sanford Brown Institute Cranston
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| Texas |
Sanford Brown College Dallas*, Houston*, San Antonio
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| Wisconsin |
Sanford Brown College Milwaukee
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