Why This Program
The profession of diagnostic medical sonography includes general sonography, obstetrical and gynecological sonography, cardiac sonography, vascular technology, and various subspecialties. The profession requires judgment and the ability to provide compassionate health care to patients. Sonographers are highly skilled professionals qualified by education to operate specialized equipment that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body structures. Sonographers collaborate closely with physicians, assisting in the interpretation of images and the collection of vital diagnostic data. Their expertise is essential in aiding healthcare providers in making accurate diagnoses and determining appropriate treatment plans for patients.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a fall-start clinical program. The application opens October 1 and must be completed by Feb 1.
This is a selective program, please carefully review all provided information and requirements.
Program Details
Semesters: 6
Credits: 73
College Catalog: View Curriculum
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Locations: BethlehemProgram Overview:
With America's growing and aging population, the healthcare sector continues to offer growth in employment opportunities. Sonography is a key part of today's advanced medical practices, and qualified sonography graduates from Northampton find good-paying, flexible and rewarding positions throughout the country.
Semesters: 6
Credits: 80
College Catalog: View Curriculum
Program Map: Download PDF
Locations: BethlehemProgram Overview:
With America's growing and aging population, the healthcare sector continues to offer growth in employment opportunities. Sonography is a key part of today's advanced medical practices, and qualified sonography graduates from Northampton find good-paying, flexible and rewarding positions throughout the country.
Semesters: 6
Credits: 71
College Catalog: View Curriculum
Program Map: Download PDF
Locations: BethlehemProgram Overview:
With America's growing and aging population, the healthcare sector continues to offer growth in employment opportunities. Sonography is a key part of today's advanced medical practices, and qualified sonography graduates from Northampton find good-paying, flexible and rewarding positions throughout the country.
Semesters: 6
Credits: 78
College Catalog: View Curriculum
Program Map: Download PDF
Locations: BethlehemProgram Overview:
With America's growing and aging population, the healthcare sector continues to offer growth in employment opportunities. Sonography is a key part of today's advanced medical practices, and qualified sonography graduates from Northampton find good-paying, flexible and rewarding positions throughout the country.
State Licensing
If you are a Northampton Community College student living outside of Pennsylvania or intending to complete an internship or clinical placement outside of the state in a NCC program leading to professional licensure, you should review requirements on the state board website to make sure that the program qualifies.
Licensure requirements vary from state to state and you may require additional authorization from the professional licensing agency in that state. Participating in a program from outside of Pennsylvania, if not properly authorized by that state's professional licensing board, could result in loss of licensing eligibility. If you need help or have questions, please contact the Program Director for more information
