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

What Makes Our Program Stand Out?

  • Hands-on training: three skills labs and access to over 40 clinical sites
  • More experience: 1,080 clinical hours completed prior to graduation
  • Exceptional pass rates for registry exams (2022-2024)
    • Abdomen: 100%
    • OB/GYN: 95%
  • Graduate in 3.5 years with a bachelor's degree
  • Graduates of this program are eligible for the abdomen and OB/GYN registry exams

Learn More about the Sonography Program

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

View the curriculum plan for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.

Sonography Technical Standards

After instruction, students would be expected to perform these technical standards.

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Outcomes

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