Central Florida Institute offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in diagnostic medical sonography (DMS) at two locations in Florida: Orlando and Palm Harbor. Students are trained in abdominal and obstetric-gynecological sonography, neurosonograhy, patient care and the analysis of ultrasound procedure results.
Central Florida Institute
6000 Cinderlande Parkway
Orlando, FL 32810
407-253-5354
cfi.edu
Central Florida Institute
30522 US Highway 19 North
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
727-786-4707
cfinstitute.com
Broward College offers a two-year Associate in Science degree with a major in DMS as well as a 13- to 14-month certificate option. Coursework includes abdominal and obstetric-gynecological sonography, circulatory system ultrasound, imaging, sonographic physics and small parts sonography.
Broward College
1000 Coconut Creek Blvd.
Coconut Creek, FL 33066
954-201-2089
broward.edu
The Florida Hospital College of Health Science offers both Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science completion programs with a major in DMS. Students of the associate program must choose one of two areas of concentration: general ultrasound, which focuses on obstetrics, gynecology, abdominal parts and superficial structures, and cardiovascular, which focuses on echocardiography and vascular technology. An advanced placement option with the bachelor's program is available for applicants who hold a certificate or degree in sonography or the radiologic sciences, such as radiography, nuclear medicine technology or radiation therapy.
Florida Hospital College of Health Science
671 Winyah Drive
Orland, FL 32803
407-303-5733
fhchs.edu
Hillsborough Community College offers an associate degree program in DMS. Applicants must complete prerequisite coursework in English, anatomy and physiology, algebra and physics in order to be considered for admission. This comprehensive program is 24 months in duration including summer sessions.
Hillsborough Community College
4001 West Tampa Bay Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33630
813-253-7412
hccfl.edu
The Institute of Allied Medical Professions offers both an 18-month diploma and a two-year Associate in Science degree in DMS. Coursework includes anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, physics and instrumentation of ultrasound, abdominal and obstetric-gynecological sonography, cardiac and vascular ultrasound technology and hands-on laboratory applications.
Institute of Allied Medical Professions
5150 Linton Blvd., Suite 340
Delray Beach, FL 33484
561-381-4990
iamp.edu
Keiser University offers an Associate of Science in sonography at two locations: Daytona Beach and Ft. Lauderdale. There are two optional majors: general diagnostic medical sonography or diagnostic vascular sonography. Both programs are terminal, meaning they cannot be transferred to a baccalaureate level degree at another college or university.
Keiser University
1800 Business Park Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
386-274-5060
keiseruniversity.edu
Keiser University
1500 NW 49th St.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
954-776-4456
keiseruniversity.edu
Miami Dade College offers an Associate in Science degree in DMS. This two-year full-time program combines general education coursework in the liberal arts and sciences with specialized training in all aspects of sonographic techniques, procedures and interpretation.
Miami Dade College
950 NW 20th St.
Miami, FL 33127
305-237-4245
mdc.edu
Nova Southeastern University offers both Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Health Science degrees in vascular sonography. Both programs focus specifically on the emerging specialty of ultrasound applications for the vascular system, including the anatomy, physiology and possible abnormalities associated with arteries and veins.
Nova Southeastern University
3200 South University Drive
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328
954-262-1220
nova.edu
Palm Beach State College offers a two-year Associate of Science degree in sonography that consists of classroom, laboratory and practical clinical training. General education coursework in the liberal arts and sciences is also required.
Palm Beach State College
3160 PGA Blvd.
Palm Beach Garden, FL 33410
561-207-5053
palmbeachstate.edu
St. Vincent’s Medical Center offers an 18-month training program in DMS. Applicants must be certified as radiologic technologists or hold at minimum an associate degree in a healthcare-related field. Course topics include patient care, ethics, anatomy, ultrasound physics, gynecological ultrasound, vascular physics and technology, neurosonography, abdominal ultrasound and superficial parts.
St. Vincent’s Medical Center
1800 Barrs St.
Jacksonville, FL 32204
904-308-8272
jaxhealth.com
Valencia Community College offers a two-year Associate in Science degree in DMS. Coursework includes anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, patient care, acoustical physics and instrumentation, abdominal and obstetric-gynecological ultrasound, neurosonology and clinical training. Students must maintain a minimum grade of “C” throughout the program.
Valencia Community College
1800 S. Kirkman Road
Orlando, FL 32811
407-582-1191
valenciacc.edu