Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Mercy College of Health Sciences

Diagnostic Medical Sonography from Mercy College of Health Sciences is a Campus Associate Medical Sonography and Ultrasound degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Become a Sonographer . A sonographer obtains diagnostic images of internal organs and blood flow using sound waves to observe fetal growth or to study body organs. Image-producing echoes are collected, and these reflections of high-frequency sound waves ? sonograms ? are used to construct an image of a body organ. As a sonographer , once you have completed the exam you will present the images to a physician for interpretation and diagnosis. Our Program Our six-semester associate degree program includes classroom instruction, practice in skills lab and clinical experience in a variety of health care settings. You'll learn both the art and the science of diagnostic imaging. We teach you to be a technically skilled and caring individual, excellent at critical thinking and problem solving. Our educational opportunities facilitate personal and professional development to contribute to your long-term success. Job Outlook Once you have completed your DMS degree, you'll have the knowledge and the clinical exposure you need to become a registered sonographer. Your job opportunities are very good, and our DMS graduates have found great jobs across the United States. Growth in this area of health care is expected to continue as sonography becomes an ever-increasing alternative to radiologic procedures. View more details on Mercy College of Health Sciences . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Sonography and Ultrasound courses.