Are you interested in a rewarding career in the medical field? Would you like to learn how to use sophisticated and highly technical equipment?
A career as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer might be a great choice for you!
With training from Contra Costa Medical Career College, you can get the training you need to launch this rewarding healthcare career in as few as 72 weeks!
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At Contra Costa Medical Career College, our Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is designed to prepare students to enter this fast-growing sector of the healthcare industry. Also known as Ultrasound Technicians, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers are trained medical professionals who use special equipment to direct high-frequency sound waves into a patient’s body.
Using sophisticated equipment, Ultrasound Technicians produce images of internal organs, soft tissue, and blood vessels, as well as observe developing fetuses in the womb. In this 72-week program, students learn to use specialized equipment and are prepared for immediate entry-level positions in the field through a combination of coursework and clinical labs. Students also receive real-world on-the-job experience through a Clinical Experience.
Program Admissions Requirements:
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Students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program learn how to:
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Courses Include:
Graduates will receive a Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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A diagnostic medical sonographer uses ultrasound equipment to create images of the body’s internal structures. They help physicians diagnose and monitor medical conditions by capturing detailed images of organs, tissues, and blood flow, often specializing in areas like obstetrics, cardiology, or abdominal sonography.
Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program can be completed in as few as 72 weeks.
Many of Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduates go to work in hospitals, clinics, diagnostic imaging centers, doctors’ offices, and specialized medical facilities, performing ultrasound scans to assist in diagnosing and monitoring patients’ health conditions.
Our Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services and comprehensive job placement assistance.
In Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, you’ll gain real-world skills, including how to verify patient history and health status, operate ultrasound equipment, select and capture the best images, take measurements, make calculations, record and analyze findings in real time during the exam, and communicate findings with interpreting and referring physicians. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, so you can step confidently into your healthcare career. Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.
Graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion.
To enroll, applicants must hold an Associate degree or higher in any discipline, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and a Wonderlic SLE exam score of 18 or higher. Official transcripts are required as proof of education. In addition, students must have successfully completed specific prerequisite courses within the past 10 years, earning at least a grade of “C” and maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.5 in these courses. The required prerequisites include Anatomy & Physiology with lab, Medical Terminology, Oral Communication, Written Communication, and College Algebra or a higher-level math course.
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