It's a girl! The gender and developmental progress of unborn babies is just one kind of information that diagnostic medical sonography provides for doctors and their patients. Sonographers use sophisticated sound technology to create images that help physicians monitor pregnancies and other conditions and diseases within the human body. If you enjoy working with both people and technology, have good physical stamina and an analytical eye, and aim for a career in health care, then a career as an ultrasound technician may be for you. If you imagine yourself in a career working hands-on in a clinical setting providing care and vital information for patients and doctors, read on to learn more about our program.
A sampling of courses for these careers
- Human Diseases
- Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging
- OB/GYN Sonography
- Introduction to Vascular Ultrasound
- Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation
- Patient Care
Did you know?
Overall employment of diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians is projected to grow 17 percent from 2016 to 2026,
much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Complete our associate-degree program, and you'll be well-prepared to enter a career in diagnostic medical sonography.
View program detail in course catalog.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Prepare for a career in the medical imaging field through this associate-degree program. Gain a thorough knowledge of anatomy, cross-sectional anatomy and pathology, as well as the skills to manipulate a wide variety of sophisticated instruments. This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs.
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CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNOLOGY
Earn a certificate of achievement or an associate degree to enter this high-paying field.
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Explore our associate-degree program to prepare for a career in diagnostic imaging
NEURODIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGY
Earn an associate degree to enter this field or choose our specialization certificate to upgrade an existing credential
Did you know?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, people who have a certificate as
their highest level of education earned, on average, 20 percent more than
those whose highest education level is a high school diploma.
Our Team
Katie Ottoson, M.S.
Counselor, CTE and
Career Services
Caryn Plum
Counselor, Allied
Health Careers
