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Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Sonography is an imaging modality, which uses high frequency sound waves to produce images for diagnosis. The diagnostic medical sonography profession includes general sonography, cardiac sonography, vascular technology and various subspecialties. The profession requires sound judgement and the ability to provide appropriate health care services. Sonographers are highly skilled professionals, qualified by education, to provide patient services using diagnostic techniques under the supervision of a licensed physician, usually a radiologist. The sonographer may provide this service in a variety of medical settings. Sonographers assist the physicians in gathering data necessary to reach correct diagnostic decisions. An entry-level sonographer should be able to:
• Obtain, review and integrate pertinent history and clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
• Perform appropriate procedures and record anatomic, pathologic and/or physiologic data for interpretation by a physician.
• Record, analyze and process diagnostic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician.
• Exercise discretion and judgement in the performance of sonographic non-invasive and invasive diagnostic services.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients and colleagues.
• Act in a professional and ethical manner. Provide patient education related to medical sonography and promote principles of good health.
Career Opportunities
Entry level salaries of registered diagnostic medical sonographers vary greatly per geographical location. Beginning salaries in the Jackson area and in the state range between $30,000 and $40,000 per year. Pay scales increase with experience and registries obtained. To further your career in the radiology field, diagnostic medical sonography would be an exciting first step.
Technical Standards
Applicants must be prepared for physical activity such as frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing and pulling, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. The applicant's vision, speech and hearing must be within normal range with or without correction. There must be color perception and the ability to effectively communicate the English language, both orally and written. Strong communication skills are essential.
Admission Information
Minimum requirements for applicants include:
Complete an Hinds CC Application for Admission and submit it to the Office of Admissions and Records address located in the top right corner of the application, and, submitting an application for selection to the Nursing/Allied Health Center.
- ACT composite score of 19 (16 if taken prior to October 1989.)
- Proof of high school graduation or GED equivalent.
- Proof of graduation from an accredited 2-year Radiologic Technology program.
- Completion of the following college courses with a "C" or higher in each course:
- College Algebra (3 semester hours)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab (4 semester hours)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab (4 semester hours)
- Selection will be based on date of completion of all entrance requirements.
Contact
Lesa Wilson, ARRT, ®, (M), RDMS - Program Director
Office: 601-376-4821, Fax: 601-376-4968
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