Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Diagnostic medical sonography (ultrasound) uses high frequency sound waves to create images of specific parts of the body. These images help doctors diagnose and treat certain diseases and conditions. Sonography also provides the first crucial images of a developing fetus. Students earning a bachelor of science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography study in the classroom and apply this knowledge in clinical settings to be a part of this exciting health care field.
Ultrasound Images
Diagnostic medical sonographers produce sonographic images of:
- Abdominal organs and structures
- Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)
- Thyroid
- Breast
- Prostate
- Testicles
- Newborns
Why Medical Diagnostic Sonography?
- Opportunities to work in hospitals, doctors' offices and outpatient clinics
- Collaborate with other health care professionals, including nurses, doctors, therapists and technicians, for complete care of patients
- Starting salary in Nebraska is approximately $55,000-60,000 per year
- Strong job outlook – Sonography jobs are expected to see above average job growth over the next 10 years
Are you ready to become a sonographer?
Why Bryan College of Health Sciences?
- Hands-on training: three skills labs and access to over 40 clinical sites
- More experience: 1,111 clinical hours completed prior to graduation
- Exceptional pass rates for registry exams (2019-2021)
- Abdomen: 100%
- OB/GYN: 100%
- In demand: 96% employment rate (2019-2021)
Program Goal
The goal of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Bryan College of Health Sciences is to prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the following concentration(s) it offers: Abdominal Sonography-Extended, Obstetrics and Gynecology sonography.
Curriculum
- Graduate in 3.5 years with a bachelor's degree
- Graduates of this program are eligible for the abdomen and OB/GYN registry exams
Curriculum
View the curriculum plan for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
Sonography Technical Standards
After instruction, students would be expected to perform these technical standards.
