The Associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is the education and preparation of students for a career as a diagnostic sonographer. The associate degree curriculum is designed to synthesize clinical and didactic experiences in sonography, to instill a desire for excellence in practice, and to provide a foundation of academic and career advancement.

The following are the program objectives:

• Demonstrate clinical competence, professionalism, and critical thinking skills based on professional standards,

• Prepared the graduate for a career as an entry-level sonographer,

• Exhibit behavior consistent with the professional, ethical, and legal standards of allied health,

• Learn how to operate the machine,

• Learn how to enter patient information,

• Learn how to adjust depth measurement,

• Learn how to adjust frequency,

• Learn how to demonstrate indicator orientation,

• Learn how to save images,

• Learn how to establish objective criteria,

• Learn how to position the patient for the specific test,

• Learn the basic introduction to accreditation bodies, and

• Learn the standards for ultrasound QC (quality control).