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:
- Associate degree or higher in any discipline.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (all transcripts included).
- Prerequisite courses (completed within 10 years, grade C or higher, 2.5 GPA minimum, 3 semester/4 quarter credits each):
- Anatomy & Physiology (with lab)
- Medical Terminology
- Oral Communication (i.e. speech)
- Written Communication
- College Algebra or higher
For more information on admissions requirements visit our School Catalog.
Students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program learn how to:
- Verify patient history and health status
- Operate ultrasound equipment, record and analyze findings in real time during the exam, and communicate findings with interpreting and referring physicians
- Select and capture the best images, take measurements and make calculations
- Evaluate tests and images relating to a patient’s condition
- Communicate with patients and physicians as needed
- Consult with medical professionals on patient results
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Courses Include:
- Medical Terminology, Basic Anatomy & Physiology
- Medical Laws, Ethics, Basic Math
- Introduction to Ultrasound Physics
- Abdomen and Small Parts
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Peripheral Vascular Technology
- Career Development
- Clinical Externship
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Overview
- Total Weeks in Program: Full Time 72 Weeks
- Quarter Credit Hours: 106
- Total Clock Hours: 1920
- Lecture Hours: 576
- Lab Hours: 384
- Clinical Externship Hours: 960
Graduates will receive a Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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