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Explore a rewarding career in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS)— a dynamic healthcare field that combines advanced ultrasound technology with compassionate patient care. At Jackson College, students gain the education, clinical training, and hands-on experience needed to excel in this vital healthcare role. National certification ensures you’re equipped to meet the highest industry standards, with a commitment to ethical judgment, professional growth, and enhanced patient care.
At Jackson College, we offer a wide range of degrees and certificates designed to help you achieve your educational and career goals. The following options are available within this program.
Prepares students to perform diagnostic ultrasounds in abdominal and OB/GYN specialties in medical settings.
The General Sonography program at Jackson College combines classroom learning, laboratory work, and clinical practice to give students a comprehensive education. Students will learn essential sonographic techniques used in both abdominal and obstetric/gynecologic imaging. This hands-on approach allows students to develop both the technical and diagnostic skills needed to succeed in the field of sonography. The program is designed to prepare students for a career in a dynamic and rapidly growing healthcare field. Graduates will be well-prepared for positions in hospitals, medical clinics, diagnostic imaging centers, and other healthcare settings.
This course includes advanced scanning practices with introduction to cardiac, peripheral vascular, neurosonography, breast, prostate and musculoskeletal scanning. Invasive procedures and intraoperative scanning protocols and techniques will be enhanced upon. Opportunity and aid are given for ARDMS board applications. Extensive review of all facets of sonography is included in preparation for the ARDMS board exams.
Covers anatomy, physiology, and pathology of abdominal organs and small parts. Includes sonographic techniques and image interpretation.
Covers ultrasound physics and instrumentation. Topics include transducers, sound waves, Doppler, bioeffects, and image production.
Focuses on anatomy and pathology of female reproductive organs and developing fetus. Includes normal and abnormal findings and scanning techniques.
Graduates of the General Sonography Associate in Applied Science program can find employment as diagnostic medical sonographers in various healthcare environments, including hospitals, medical clinics, imaging centers, and research institutions. The demand for skilled sonographers continues to rise as the healthcare industry grows, providing graduates with excellent career opportunities in a variety of specialties within sonography.
Capture ultrasound images to assist in diagnosing abdominal and OB/GYN conditions.
Operate imaging equipment and provide key diagnostic data to physicians and radiologists.
Train healthcare providers on ultrasound equipment for manufacturers and medical tech companies.
Specialize in fetal and women’s health imaging in clinics, hospitals, and OB practices.
Understanding potential earnings is an important part of exploring career options.
Salary estimates are based on data from America’s Career InfoNet and the Occupational Outlook Handbook. Actual earnings vary by location, industry demand, business size, education, and experience. Check local job listings for the most accurate salary information.
This program has additional admission requirements beyond general college enrollment. Learn the steps you need to become a student, including completing prerequisites and meeting program-specific criteria, and start your journey today!
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If you have questions about the Cardiac, General or Vascular Sonography programs at Jackson College, please e-mail sonographyinquires@jccmi.edu.
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