Pursue your degree in diagnostic medical sonography to begin working toward opportunities in medical imaging.
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography
South College Orlando
Available Programs
Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
In South College’s Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, you’ll work to build the skills needed to direct sound waves into a patient using special imaging equipment that helps doctors assess and diagnose medical conditions. This procedure is commonly known as an ultrasound or sonogram.
Depending on the campus, you may take fully in-person courses or select a hybrid format that combines online learning activities with hands-on, campus-based labs. Either way, you’ll also conduct diagnostic ultrasound procedures in clinical settings under the guidance of experienced professionals. By the time you graduate, you’ll have worked to develop entry-level knowledge and skills in sonography with a focus on adult echocardiography or abdomen-extended sonography and obstetrics and gynecology sonography. You’ll also be eligible to apply to write the certification exam administered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Develop Essential Skills In:
- Ultrasound procedure
- Medical sonographic equipment
- Ultrasound interpretation
- Patient care
- Professional communication
Bachelor of Science in Health Science with Concentration in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
In South College’s Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a Concentration in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, you’ll work to gain advanced knowledge and training in such areas as digital imaging, advanced patient care, and special topics. The program offers tracks either in Abdomen-Extended and Obstetrics and Gynecology (Abdomen/OBGYN) or Adult Echocardiography. As you grow your sonography and patient care skills, you’ll also focus on topics in healthcare administration, healthcare law and ethics, leadership strategies, and current trends and issues in the field. lions of dollars of equipment and numerous employees. As a graduate, you’ll have worked to supplement your knowledge and skills in sonography to pursue advanced positions within a healthcare team, including management roles in imaging departments.
Develop Essential Skills In:
- Patient care and assessment
- Imaging procedures and instrumentation
- Radiation safety
- Quality control
- Health science research
- Administration and leadership
- Healthcare law and ethics
South College
Orlando, FL
Explore healthcare education at South College in Orlando, FL. Our campus is situated just off of I-4, not far from Sea World. Our practical, career-focused approach to education is designed to teach you relevant skills and equip you to make a meaningful impact on your community and the professional field of your choosing. To help you succeed, our experienced faculty and staff provide one-on-one attention and mentorship and our facilities feature modern equipment and labs.
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Accreditation
South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels. South College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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