Diagnostic Sonography

​Program:  Diagnostic Sonography
 
Program Level: vocational/undergraduate
 
Clock Hours:  1980
 
Program length: 18 months (77 weeks)
 
Admission Requirement:  Persons with high school diploma or GED or college degree or passing score on ATB test are eligible to apply.  In addition, applicant is required to pass MEI entrance exam to be admitted to this program.
 
Program Descriptions & Objectives:  The objective of the Diagnostic Sonography program is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for an entry-level position in the occupations and job titles to which the program is represented to lead. Upon successful completion of this program, graduate is awarded a completion certificate.  Graduates of this program may assume a responsible position as a member of the health team in a hospital, imaging center, doctor’s office, or clinic. Positions may also be available in private practice, industry, or government. Duties may include performing ultrasound scans of the upper abdomen, pelvic region, obstetrics, vascular system, and superficial structures.
 
Licensure and Certification: Although some States require workers in this occupation to be licensed, license is not required in California to work in this profession.
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Occupations:  Diagnostic medical sonographers, operate special imaging equipment to create images or to conduct tests. The images and test results help physicians assess and diagnose medical conditions. Some technologists assist physicians and surgeons during surgical procedures. Most diagnostic medical sonographers, work full time. Most diagnostic imaging workers were employed in hospitals in 2014, while most others worked in physician’s offices and medical and diagnostic laboratories. Employment of diagnostic medical sonographers is projected to grow 24 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. As imaging technology evolves, medical facilities will continue to use ultrasound to replace more invasive, costly procedures.(Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 20016-17 Edition).

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