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Why choose a career in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
(DMS) Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or ultrasound, uses high frequency
sound waves to create visual images of internal structures in the
body for medical diagnosis. Sonography is used to examine many different
areas of the body without making incisions or injecting radioactive
material into a patient.
Sonographers need knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology
and physics in a clinical environment; a logical and precise mind
is a plus. However, it’s also very important to have a good “bedside”
manner and be empathetic to the anxiety a patient may have about the
exam or any problems it may reveal.
What can I study?
The DMS program offers an A.S. degree, a B.S. degree,
and a certificate program (restricted to licensed medical professionals
only). The Associate degree concentration focuses on the abdomen,
obstetrics and gynecology, and small parts sonography. The Bachelor's
degree program of study adds echocardiography and vascular sonography
to the skills learned in the Associate degree. Certificates are available
in general ultrasound (abdomen/obstetrics and gynecology/small parts)
and cardiovascular ultrasound (vascular and echocardiography) for
licensed medical professionals.
At ACMT, the DMS program accepts students into the program after a
variety of prerequisites are completed, including a GPA of 2.5 or
better, volunteer hours in a hospital or clinical setting, and CPR
certification. You do not need to be a practicing medical professional
or a graduate with a medical degree in order to be admitted.
Career options
The ACMT DMS program boasts a 100% job placement rate
for its graduates. Graduates from our program work all over the country,
including California, Arizona, Oregon and Nevada. We have current
clinical affiliations with hospitals all over the United States. Career
options include clinic, hospital or laboratory-based sonographers,
mobile sonographers, with additional opportunities in education, administration,
or research.
DMS grew rapidly in the last 20 years and the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupation Outlook Handbook says DMS is expected to grow faster than
average through 2012. According to the BLS, “median annual earning
of diagnostic medical sonographers were $48,660” in 2002, with slightly
higher earnings for sonographers working in physicians’ offices ($50,390)
and hospitals ($47,530).
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Flexible Learning Format with
convenient, accessible scheduling through online or classroom adult-oriented
learning environments.
Statewide Accreditation — The Bureau for Private
Postsecondary & Vocational Education.
Affordable Tuition — Full-time financial aid availability
and reasonable costs.
Faculty — Academic credentials real-world experience.
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