The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is a sequence of courses that provides educational opportunities to individuals in didactic and clinical environments that will enable them to gain skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to graduate and become successful in the field of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The profession requires critical thinking skills, judgment, and the ability to provide appropriate health care services. Sonographers use high frequency sound waves to produce dynamic visual images of internal body structures. The images are evaluated by radiologists to make a medical diagnosis and treatment. Course work includes sonographic physics, sonographic identification of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology of the abdomen, pelvis, and small parts of the adult, pediatric, and fetal patient, clinical application courses, interventional sonography, journal and case study review, and comprehensive registry reviews. Program graduates are qualified to apply to take the examinations to become a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with Abdomen (AB) and Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) specialties.
Kelly Redding with DMS 2024 Graduates
GNTC’s Program Pathways can be used as advising guides or maps to help determine which courses they need to take and when to take them. By following the course of study outlined in the specific degree, diploma or certificate pathway, GNTC students will know the necessary prerequisite courses they need to continue in the chosen program of study.
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
