Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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Location Availability
Carrington College is proud to offer our Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at multiple locations around the Western U.S. To learn more about our locations, explore their pages.
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Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814; 415 506 0234 an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at accjc.org.
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Student Outcomes
Upon completion of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, graduates will be able to:
- Evaluate normal anatomy and physiology using proper medical terminology.
- Exhibit appropriate patient care.
- Demonstrate the utilization of basic principles of ultrasound, image acquisition, and evaluation and selection of representative images.
- Perform abdomen, superficial structures, small parts, OB-GYN, and vascular ultrasound procedures and scanning techniques.
- Determine pathologies, congenital anomalies, lab values, and differential diagnoses.
- Relate and apply concepts of communication, reasoning, critical analysis, ethical behavior, and appropriate interpersonal interaction to situations in his or her career and personal life.
- Demonstrate the social skills, professional appearance, attitudes, and behavior that employers expect of graduates.
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What Will I Learn?
Introduction to Sonography and Patient Care
Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation
Abdominal, Superficial, and Other Ultrasound Imaging
Gynecology and Obstetrics Ultrasound Imaging
Diagnostic Medical Sonography FAQ
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What is Sonography?
Sonography (ultrasound) is a non-invasive diagnostic medical imaging procedure that is used to visualize organs or systems in the body. It is commonly used to monitor fetal growth and understand the health of the heart, the abdomen, and the vascular and musculoskeletal systems.
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What is a DMS program?
In the healthcare world, DMS stands for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, also known as ultrasound or ultrasonography. It is a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to generate pictures of structures within a human body, including bones, vascular system and organs. At Carrington College, our Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is designed to help you gain the skills to pursue career opportunities in the field. The program can be completed in as few as 18 months.
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How to become an ultrasound tech?
The key to becoming a diagnostic professional is education. Explore your ultrasound tech educational options. Make sure the college is accredited and offers the program that fits your future. Carrington College offers an Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program that covers the ins and outs of sonography in as little as 18 months. From there, you might consider pursuing a professional certification through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Next, explore your employment options.
