Sonography (2313)
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| Program Website |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/Sonography.xml
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| Program Description |
This degree program combines creativity and advanced technological equipment to produce images of the body. The diagnostic medical sonographer works with other health care practitioners in the management, control and care of patients referred for ultrasound studies.
Sonographers use high frequency sound waves to demonstrate body parts and assist physicians in the diagnosis of medical abnormalities. The sonographer must have an exceptional understanding of human anatomy and an artistic, creative, self-directed approach for locating and demonstrating anatomy and pathology.
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| Employment Opportunities |
Students who complete the program may find employment in areas such as hospitals, physicians’ offices, laboratories and commercial companies.
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| Career Path Notes |
Courses from this program may transfer into Palm Beach State’s Bachelor of Applied Science program in Supervision and Management. For more information, see the web at www.palmbeachstate.edu/bachelor.xml.
Sonographers may choose to achieve advanced certifications in specialized areas of sonography. After completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) exam.
In addition, courses from this program may transfer to other colleges and universities which allow students to transfer into a four-year program. For more information, contact the college or university to which you wish to transfer.
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| Program Learning Outcomes |
To view the program learning outcomes, please see the web page at www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes.xml.
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| Admission Requirements |
Applicants to this limited access program must document one of the following:
• Completion of a two-year allied health education program that is patient care related, including but not limited to radiography, respiratory therapy or nursing with required classes.
• Bachelor degree with required classes.
• Required classes are Anatomy & Physiology with a lab, General Physics, College English and College Algebra (C or higher).
Those applicants who have a bachelor’s degree are required to have direct patient-care experience (minimum of one year) or complete HSC0003 or equivalent.
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| Completion Requirements |
All program requirements must be successfully completed.
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| Program Length |
Total program hours: 72. The program has a four-semester competency-based curriculum. The courses are sequential and involve practical experience in local hospitals and clinics. Full-time commitment begins in the fall term.
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| Location |
The program is offered on the Palm Beach Gardens campus.
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| Financial Aid |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/financialaid.xml
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| Application |
Students must complete a Sonography Program Application (found on their website) in addition to the general Palm Beach State application found at: www.palmbeachstate.edu/AdmissionsApplications.xml.
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| Advising |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/advising.xml
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| Career Center |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/
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| For More Information |
Patty Braga, bragap@PalmBeachState.edu, (561) 207-5053
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