Adult Echo Sonography (4313)
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| Program Website |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/MedicalImage.xml
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| Program Description |
This advanced technical certificate program prepares students for employment as Adult Echo Sonographers. 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 |
After completion of the program, students are eligible to take the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) exam in Adult Echo Sonography.
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| Admission Requirements |
Applicants must be RDMS sonographers or have completed a two-year accredited health science program, such as but not limited to radiology, respiratory or nursing.
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| Completion Requirements |
All program requirements must be successfully completed.
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| Program Length |
Total program credits: 17.
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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 |
http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions.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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