About this Program
Learn how to create the ultrasounds used to diagnose and treat many medical conditions. Whether you want to specialize in Cardiac, Vascular or General (abdominal and ob-gyn) sonography, the Diagnostic Ultrasound Certificate offers a distinct pathway for you to confidently advance in your career.
Three Sonography Tracks
- The vascular track allows you to focus on the blood vessels throughout the entire body. As a vascular technologist, you’ll be able to help monitor and diagnose a wide range of vascular conditions and vessel disease.
- The general track, also known as the abdomen/OB-GYN track, focuses on the abdominal organs, abdominal blood vessels, small parts, pelvic organs and obstetrics. This program will teach you how to help diagnose and monitor a wide range of diseases and abnormalities.
- Focus on the heart, its hemodynamics, thoracic arteries and veins, with the cardiac track. You’ll learn to help diagnose and monitor heart disease and valvular abnormalities.
Before Applying You’ll Need:
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited program with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 of the last 90 quarter credits of the baccalaureate degree plus any post-baccalaureate coursework from a regionally accredited college or professional school.
- A 3.0 cumulative grade point average in prerequisite coursework.
- A commitment to meet the College of Nursing and Clinical Agency requirements for annual health screening, immunization, medical insurance coverage, and other state and federal requirements.
Deadline to Apply
- February 1st
- Admissions are cohort based with one cohort being admitted in the fall.
Become a Sonographer
A Growing Industry
Job Outlook, 2022-32
10% (Much faster than average)
Employment Change, 2022-32
14,200
An Investment in Your Future
- Can Be Completed in Two Years
- 93% Overall Retention Rate in 2023
- 94% Overall Credentialing Rate in 2023
- 96% Overall Job Placement Rate in 2023
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