Diagnostic Medical Sonography Generalist - St Cloud Technical and Community College

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Generalist from St Cloud Technical and Community College is a Campus Certificate Medical Sonography and Ultrasound degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description The Sonography Program provides students with academic study, laboratory and clinical experience. The clinical experience affiliates the students with facilities located within the five-state region and beyond during the clinical ultrasound internship courses. Sonography students receive comprehensive training and experience performing scanning procedures in abdominal, superficial structures, gynecological and obstetrical ultrasound. Students also receive training and experience in vascular ultrasound procedures. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers perform and analyze ultrasound images through the use of high frequency sound waves in a variety of medical settings. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the national registry exams in Ultrasound Physics, Abdominal Ultrasound, and Obstetrical and Gynecological Ultrasound following American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) prerequisite guidelines. This program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP). Graduates of this program will be able to obtain, review and integrate pertinent and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results, analyze and process anatomic, pathologic and/or physiologic data for interpretation by a physician. Admission preference will be given to students who have completed the admission requirements with post secondary education. Prior health experience is helpful. Applicants should be aware that this program has very rigorous technical and clinical courses where eye-hand coordination skills are required for scanning. Students must be able to communicate effectively when performing ultrasound examinations. Students must provide their own transportation to clinical facilities, as well as living arrangements. If you have been arrested, charged or convicted of any criminal offense, you should investigate the impact that the arrest, charge or conviction may have on your chances of employment in the field you intend to study or on your chances to obtain federal, state, and other higher education financial aid. Career Opportunities Many students find jobs in hospitals, outpatient clinics and mobile services. Ultrasound equipment manufacturers also hire sonographers to demonstrate and sell their products. Other job opportunities include supervising, managing, education and research. View more details on St Cloud Technical and Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Sonography and Ultrasound courses.