Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a highly-skilled profession which uses specialized equipment to create images of structures inside the human body used by physicians to make medical diagnoses. Graduates of the program are qualified to provide patient services using diagnostic techniques under the supervision of a licensed physician.

This program contains two options, the general/vascular option and the cardiac sonography option. The general/vascular option prepares the graduate to be a general sonographer who is qualified to perform vascular ultrasound. Sonographers have extensive, direct patient contact that may include performing some invasive procedures.

Sectional anatomy, ultrasonic instrumentation and imaging are the major components in this program. Skills are developed through clinical experiences using diagnostic imagery equipment.

An advanced option in vascular sonography is offered for candidates who are currently employed and registry eligible in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

The cardiac sonography option provides a well-rounded clinical experience, along with a competency-based didactic. The student is exposed to and expected to acquire skills, attitudes, and habits that are generally common to all professionals in the medical field. Graduates will be prepared for a professional career in the cardiac sonography field.

CPR requirement must be successfully completed prior to enrolling in the first sonography course and must be kept current throughout the program. Documentation of successful completion of a minimum 75 hour nursing assistant course or its equivalent and computer literacy competency as defined by KCTCS are required prior to enrolling in the first sonography course.

Progression in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is contingent upon achievement of a grade of “C” or better in each Sonography course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average or better (on a 4.0 scale).

Transportation to the community agencies is the responsibility of each student.