AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Program Overview

Description

This program is designed to produce cardiac and vascular sonographers who demonstrate competency in the use of ultrasound to create images of inside the human body that are utilized by physicians to make a medical diagnosis. It yields dedicated sonographers who value learning and adhere to the Code of Ethics set forth by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Objective

The program’s goal is to prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Graduates will be able to achieve, at a minimum, the following objectives:

  • Graduates of this program will be technically proficient, being able to consistently produce images of high diagnostic quality.
  • Graduates of this program will demonstrate problem solving, critical thinking skills and communication skills.
  • Graduates of this program will provide consistent, high quality patient care.
  • Graduates of this program will consistently manifest a professional attitude and adhere to the SDMS Code of Ethics.
  • Graduates of this program will be successfully employed in an entry-level position.

Program Details

After successful completion of Ultrasound Physics or attendance at one of the many physics workshops available throughout the year, all GCHI students can take the ARDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) exam.  Graduates are eligible to take specialty registry exams with ARDMS after working as a sonographer for one year. 

A clinical (externship) course is included in this program to provide students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to real-life situations in a healthcare setting. Students are required to complete the required 800 clinical hours and other related learning activities prior to graduation. Students are not paid for work performed at the clinical site.

At GCHI, our program resources are designed to give you a hands-on learning experience that mirrors real-world clinical settings. Our facilities offer three distinct lab areas, each fully equipped to support specific programs and provide the skills you need for your career. Our resources also include:

  • A comprehensive library stocked with textbooks, reference materials, and medical journals
  • Conference room with white board to promote group collaborations
  • Computer lab with internet access 
  • Scientific microscopes with access to a wide collection of samples
  • Ultrasound machines
  • Hospital beds
  • The Unetixs Peripheral Vascular System
  • Stress test machines
  • EKG machines
  • Medical Supplies
  • Hospital training manikins
  • CPR Manikins
  • And much more

Course Number

Course Title

Semester Credits

BIO 193

Anatomy & Physiology I & Chemistry

3

BIO 194

Anatomy & Physiology II

3

MAT 103

College Algebra

3

ENG 101

English (Online)

3

BIO 185

Medical Microbiology

3

PSY 201

Psychology (Online)

3

AHS 105

Medical Ethics

2

AHS 109

Medical Terminology

2

PAT 101

Medical Pathology

3

AHS 104

Introduction to Patient Care

2

COM 101

Introduction to Computer Technology

2

SON 101

Intro to Sonography

2

SON 102

Sonographic Cross-Sectional Anatomy

2

SON 103

Ultrasound Physics I

3

SON 104

Ultrasound Physics II

3

SON 201

Abdomen I

3

SON 201L

Abdomen Lab I

2

SON 202

Abdomen II

3

SON 202L

Abdomen Lab II

2

SON 211

OB/GYN I

3

SON 211L

OB/GYN Lab I

2

SON 212

OB/GYN II

3

SON 212L

OB/GYN Lab II

2

SON 240

Registry Review

3

SON 250

Clinical Rotation

17

 

Total

79

Job Outlook

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2023 Median Pay

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Much faster than average growth rate

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Job openings projected each year

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Jobs held in 2023

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/diagnostic-medical-sonographers.htm (visited October 22, 2024).

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