The medical sonography curriculum provides knowledge and clinical skills in the application of high frequency sound waves to image internal body structures.

Course work includes physics, cross-sectional anatomy, abdominal, introductory vascular, and obstetrical/gynecological sonography. Competencies are attained in identification of normal anatomy and pathological processes, use of equipment, fetal growth and development, integration of related imaging, and patient interaction skills.

Graduates of accredited programs may be eligible to take examinations in ultra-sound physics and instrumentation and specialty examinations administered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and find employment in clinics, physicians’ offices, mobile services, hospitals, and educational institutions.

Graduates will be eligible to take all ARDMS examinations in General and Vascular concentrations.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited in general and vascular concentrations.  The following are the accrediting agencies:

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL  33756
www.caahep.org
Phone:  727-210-2350
Fax:  727-210-2354 

JRC-DMS
6201 University Boulevard, Suite 500
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Phone:  443-973-3251

Specific Requirements

1. General college admission requirements.
2. This program has a competitive selection process. See Selection Criteria and Procedures for Allied Health Programs on the college admissions office web page for full details.
   www.abtech.edu/Student_Services/admissions/allied_health.asp
3. Keyboarding skills are highly recommended.
4. Satisfactory completion of medical examination and reports of immunization within 90 days before beginning major area classes. Completed medical and immunization records must be submitted to department chair before classes begin.
5. Either first dose of Hepatitis B vaccine or completion of series.
6. Documentation of current CPR certification for the Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider, which must be kept current during clinical rotations.
7. Completion of an observation in an approved Sonography area after final acceptance into the program. Details are available from the Medical Sonography faculty.
8. Criminal background checks, drug screening, and seasonal flu vaccinations at cost to the student will be required prior to admission to clinical sites.
9. Sonography students will be required to complete clinical rotations which may require them to travel as much as two hours from campus.

Courses requiring a grade of "C" or better: BIO and SON