Medical Sonography

The Medical Sonography curriculum provides knowledge and clinical skills in the application of high frequency sound waves to image internal body structures.

Course work includes physics, cross-sectional anatomy, abdominal, introductory vascular, and obstetrical/gynecological sonography. Competencies are attained in identification of normal anatomy and pathological processes, use of equipment, fetal growth and development, integration of related imaging, and patient interaction skills.

Graduates of accredited programs may be eligible to take examinations in ultrasound physics and instrumentation and specialty examinations administered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and find employment in clinics, physicians' offices, mobile services, hospitals, and educational institutions.

Specific Entrance Requirements

1. General college admission requirements.
2. High school biology and one unit of high school algebra.
3. Keyboarding skills are highly recommended.
4. Satisfactory completion of medical examination and reports of immunization within 90 days before beginning major area classes.
5. Either first dose of Hepatitis B vaccine or completion of series.
6. Documentation of current CPR certification for the professional rescuer, which must be kept current throughout the length of the program.
7. Completion of an observation in an approved sonography area. Details will be given at the interview with the program director.
8. Completion of all requirements for medical sonography published in the current admissions criteria for Allied Health.

Notice

Candidates for certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) who have have ever been convicted of, found guilty of, or pleaded nolo contendre to any crime or misdemeanor directly related to public health and safety must submit information to the ARDMS to determine eligibility for certification.  Additional information may be obtained from the program faculty.

Medical sonography students will be required to complete clinical rotations which may require them to travel as much as one hour from campus. Clinical affiliates are currently located in Asheville, Brevard, Hendersonville, and Fletcher. All medical sonography students will complete at least one four week rotation during the late afternoon-early evening hours (3:30 - 10 p.m.) at some time during their clinic education.

MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
Associate in Applied Science Degree

American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)

Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS)

North Carolina Ultrasound Society (NCUS)