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Tidewater Community College Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tidewater Community College

Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Sep 2024

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    About: The Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography focuses on training students to use ultrasound technology in medical imaging. This program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience to prepare graduates for the clinical environment. Courses cover anatomy, physiology, and the operation of ultrasound equipment, ensuring students gain comprehensive skills in sonographic techniques.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as ultrasound technologists, diagnostic medical sonographers, or clinical applications specialists. They may find opportunities in hospitals, imaging centers, or private clinics.

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Diagnostic medical sonographers are a critical part of the health care team. They help clinicians diagnose illnesses using ultrasound to image organs, tissue and blood flow inside the body.

Tidewater Community College’s nationally accredited Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography boasts a 100% pass rate in the last three years for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography examination.

An associate degree is all you need for a career in this growing field, as a staff sonographer in radiology departments, hospitals, private offices, and outpatient clinics. This program includes clinical rotations, and students often secure employment before they graduate.

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