Diagnostic Ultrasound
Seattle University's Diagnostic Ultrasound program, established in 1976, is noted as one of the first baccalaureate programs of its kind in the nation and the first in Washington State to offer a bachelor's degree in ultrasound.
Sonographers are an integral part of the health care team
Seattle University’s Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Ultrasound Program was founded in 1978 and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
The program has since evolved to offer post-baccalaureate degree and post-baccalaureate certificate pathways to students who already hold an undergraduate degree. The program offers 3 distinctive specialty ultrasound tracks: cardiac, general, and vascular.
Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Diagnostic Ultrasound
CAAHEP Accredited
The Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Ultrasound program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). The curriculum content is based on the Standards and Guidelines set forth by CAAHEP and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS). More information about program accreditation can be found at www.caahep.org and www.jrcdms.org. Seattle University provides the following program disclosures on Gainful Employment eligible certificate programs.
Diagnostic Ultrasound Program Outcomes
View Diagnostic Ultrasound program effectiveness data from the past three years. This data is updated annually.
SDMS Credentialed Sonographer Workplace
The Diagnostic Ultrasound program has been recognized as a Credentialed Sonographer Workplace by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS).
Ultrasound Faculty
Mirette Aziz, MBA, RDCS, RDMS
Assistant Teaching Professor
Director, Diagnostic Ultrasound Program
Christina Popchoi, BS, RDMS, RVT
Assistant Teaching Professor
Clinical Coordinator
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