Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician

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About this program

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to utilize medical ultrasound techniques to gather sonographic data used to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. Includes instruction in obtaining, reviewing, and integrating patient histories and data; patient instruction and care; anatomic, physiologic and pathologic data recording; sonographic data processing; sonography equipment operation; and professional standards and ethics.

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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Laura Horton from Public hospital
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produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.
$77790
Associate's degree
Strong job growth
High job satisfaction
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teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
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Master's degree
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