Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Lackawanna College

Diagnostic Medical Sonography from Lackawanna College is a Campus Associate Medical Sonography and Ultrasound degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Objectives Students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Concentration will: 1. Perform complete non-invasive abdominal, gynecological, obstetrical, small parts, carotid artery, and venous testing protocols. 2. Apply the appropriate diagnostic criteria to each of the above listed testing protocols; Identify normal sonographic anatomy through the proper application of diagnostic testing. 3. Modify the scanning protocol based on the sonographic findings and the differential diagnosis. 4. Modify the scanning technique based on the patient body habitus and visual artifacts. 5. Demonstrate appropriate scanning planes and patient positioning to obtain optimum images. 6. Provide a complete and accurate assessment of all testing findings in a preliminary impression. 7. Describe and/or demonstrate appropriate procedures for assuring the accurate and timely interpretation of studies. 8. Develop a working knowledge of Ultrasound Careers and their related requirements. 9. Students successfully completing the Ultrasound Program will be eligible to sit for the 10. American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography examination, and thereafter pursue an exciting career in Ultrasound technology. Degree Information: This Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is a two-year Associate Degree in Applied Science. The General Ultrasound curriculum consists of 70 credits of didactic and clinical training. This program includes the specializations of abdominal sonography (liver, kidneys, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen), obstetric and gynecologic sonography , neurosonography, small parts scanning and an introduction to vascular sonography. The ultrasound technologist or sonographer utilizes nonionizing, high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques in an independent working environment. This health care profession requires highly skilled and competent individuals who function as integral members of a health care team. The professional must produce, assess and evaluate sonographic images necessary to render an accurate medical diagnosis. Diagnostic medical sonography provides a service to a diverse population in hospital settings, clinics and physician's offices. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers use special equipment to identify actual or potential medical abnormalities in various body systems. Through classroom presentations and on-site clinical experience, students become familiar with the operation of such equipment and with the scientific principles and processes underlying its applications. View more details on Lackawanna College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Sonography and Ultrasound courses.