诊断性医学超声

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21个月副学士学位
80学分

临床设置经验
30周实践


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诊断医学超声概述

A degree in 诊断性医学超声 could prepare you for a career to be proud of. When most people hear the word sonography, they often think about pregnancy and babies. However, there is so much more to explore when it comes to the field of 诊断性医学超声 and there are a variety of specialized areas to discover.

Diagnostic sonography is a type of real-time imaging technology that uses high-frequency sound waves to process images and movement from within the body. It is used in the diagnosis and treatment of many conditions in the abdomen, breast, heart, blood vessels and most recently the musculoskeletal system.

Aside from having technical knowledge of operating imaging equipment and a physical understanding of various medical conditions, this type of career requires you to have exquisite bedside manner, as you will find yourself face to face with people at their most vulnerable. Whether it’s sharing the exciting news of the gender of their baby, or finding concerning issues that need to be discussed with the doctor, it is paramount you remain professional and ethical, while making the patient feel calm and at ease.

During the course of this program, you could expect to:

  • Familiarize yourself with imaging technology tools and equipment.
  • Demonstrate the ability to operate diagnostic sonography technology.
  • Be introduced to specialized areas of 诊断性医学超声.
  • 学习人体解剖学和生理学.
  • 体验临床教育.
  • Apply knowledge of ethical behavior and bedside manner.

If you are interested in working in the medical field, but don’t want to be confined to a lab with minimal human interaction, a degree in 诊断性医学超声 could be a good fit for you.

诊断性医学超声 可能的职业发展方向

A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is also known as a Sonographer, Ultrasonographer or Ultrasound Technologist.  Ultrasound is a rewarding career choice that challenges your expertise on a daily basis.  A successful sonographer is someone who can function independently, is eager to learn and has a strong ethical background. With this degree, you could potentially work in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, 医生的办公室, 医学影像中心, OB-GYN offices, cancer centers, 移动成像或成为一个旅行者.

Examinations are available through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART).  就业需要证书.

Both registries are national which means you can find employment in any location. It also affords you the opportunity to grow within the field by acquiring certification in multiple specialties, thus allowing you to broaden your areas of expertise. Sonographers with multiple areas of specialties are highly sought after.

Career advancement opportunities exist in education, research, administration, and in commercial companies as education/application specialists, 销售代表, 以及技术顾问.**

**Society of 诊断性医学超声, 2745 Dallas Pkwy., 350套房,普莱诺,TX 75093-8730. Internet: www.sdms.org

诊断性医学超声结果

  • Prepare students for the challenging responsibilities of the profession and provide opportunity to acquire a working knowledge of the field.
  • Provide a clinical educational experience that enables students to be capable of performing routine sonographic procedures and related functions specific to general 诊断性医学超声.
  • Provide an education experience that promotes effective communication skills, critical thinking abilities and professionalism.
  • Promote the development of core values and ethical standards necessary for the delivery of quality, 以病人为中心的护理. 

诊断医学超声课程

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总接触时间1,920小时

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*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts and Sciences Department page

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