Students in the diagnostic medical sonography (ultrasound) degree program learn to use sound waves to track blood flow throughout the human body. Courses consist of anatomy, physiology, patient care, physics, abdominal sonography, vascular sonography, medical terminology, health and society, and patient care. This is a two-year program, with job-placement assistance available for graduates from the program. Financial aid is also available for those who qualify.
Baptist College of Health Sciences
1003 Monroe Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
901-572-2468
bchs.edu/diagnostic-medical-sonography-ultrasound
The specialty certificate in the diagnostic medical sonography curriculum includes both classes and clinical instruction in ultrasound physics, obstetrics and gynecology, and ultrasound administration. To gain certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), students must complete a 12-month program.
Chattanooga State Technical Community College
4501 Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga, TN 37406
423-697-4404
chattanoogastate.edu/allied_health/sonography
MSU offers an online diagnostic medical sonography program. Students can choose to pursue a certificate, associate's or bachelor's degree in sonography. Clinical rotations are completed in the student's immediate area, while coursework is completed in an online classroom environment. Upon completion of the chosen program, students are eligible to apply for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography examinations in physics, the abdomen, obstetrics and gynecology, cardiovascular principles, vascular technology and echocardiography. The certificate program is nine months to one year; the associate's degree is two years, and the bachelor's degree is a four-year program. Job placement and financial aid assistance are available.
Mountain State University
609 South Kanawha Street
Beckley, WV 25801
866-367-6781
mountainstate.edu