Prepare patients for procedures by taking a patient’s history and answering any questions about the procedurePrepare and maintain diagnostic imaging equipmentOperate equipment to obtain diagnostic images or conduct testsAnalyze images and test results for diagnosesRecognize the difference between normal and abnormal images and other diagnostic infor-mationAnalyze diagnostic information to provide a summary of findings for physicians Record findings and keep track of patients’ recordsDirectly work with and support patients during exciting or difficult life events
Skills Obtained
Where do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Work?
Hospitals
Imaging Centers
Physician Offices
OB/GYN Clinics
Planned Parenthood Centers
3D & 4D Imaging Centers
Mobile Ultrasound Labs
$93,350 average wage in California*
*Source – www.bls.gov
What do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers earn?
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Affiliated Clinics
USC HospitalUCLA HospitalCity of HopeNorthridge HospitalGlendale Memorial HospitalDepartment of Health ServicesRancho Los Amigos HospitalHealth Care Partners
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The Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is CAAHEP Accredited and is designed to prepare the student to work in the allied medical field as a Medical Sonographer.This preparation is accomplished through didactic, laboratory and clinical instruction in the theoretical knowledge, skills, and responsibilities of a diagnostic medical sonographer. The successful program graduate will be able to perform appropriate ultrasound scanning examinations and procedures, and record anatomic, pathologic and/or physiologic data for interpretation by a physician. The graduate will also be able to obtain, review and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who
completed the program, andother important information, please visit our
website at www.cbd.edu/disclosures
Employment of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is projected to grow 22% from 2014 to 2024
