Program: Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
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The Academy of Health Care Professions offers a comprehensive Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program that provides focused training leading to a challenging medical career. Ultrasound technician training can put you in the position to perform examinations on patients using advanced imaging technology. You could become a vital part of any health care facility.
For those with ultrasound technician training, Texas holds a lot of career potential. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities are expected to grow due to the increasing demand for diagnostic imaging, therapeutic technology and prenatal care. This means that individuals with ultrasound training will be in high demand.
With training from AHCP, you can start a career in a hospital, physician's office, or diagnostic imaging center. Ultrasound technicians play an important role in diagnostic imaging and helping patients, as well as tracking and monitoring the growth of fetuses. As a graduate of AHCP's Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program, you can also pursue certification through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
The Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program at AHCP can include training in:
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Ultrasound Sciences
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- Pathophysiology
- Ultrasound Physics
- Advanced Acoustic Physics
Patient Examination Techniques
- Obstetric and Gynecologic Sonography
- Pediatric Abdomen Sonography
- Fetal Pathology and Risk Obstetrics
- Scanning Techniques and Data Interpretation
- Ultrasound Instrumentation
Clinical Practice
- Students may perform sonography procedures on actual patients
- Students practice ultrasound examination skills in a real-world setting under the supervision of a clinical instructor
- Many students obtain employment opportunities from their clinical sites
Do you want to help parents see their children for the first time?
Contact an admissions advisor for more information about the Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program at The Academy of Health Care Professions.
Career information excerpted and adapted from the Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006 – 2007 edition. U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.