Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Owens Community College

Diagnostic Medical Sonography from Owens Community College is a Campus Associate Medical Sonography and Ultrasound degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Diagnostic ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves and other diagnostic techniques for medical purposes. This health care service requires highly skilled and competent professionals who are an integral part of the health care team. The practitioner is competent in production, use, recognition and analysis of ultrasound images and patterns used for patient diagnosis and treatment. The practitioner must be knowledgeable in the health care system, pertinent clinical history and related diagnostic procedures, ultrasound physics and instrumentation, normal anatomy and pathological variants. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate and perform appropriate mathematical and algebraic functions. Students will identify human systemic and sectional anatomy and vasculature as it relates to normal and pathologic conditions. Students will apply an understanding of acoustical physics, Doppler ultrasound principles and medical imaging principles and instrumentation to medical imaging situations. Students will exercise professional judgement and discretion in obtaining diagnostic information and correlating findings with supervising physicians. Students will practice positive communication with patients, co-workers, and the public concerning Sonography . View more details on Owens Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Sonography and Ultrasound courses.