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Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
Course Descriptions | Degree Requirements | Certificate Requirements
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree & Certificate Program
Department Coordinator: Arvena Deaton-McCloy
Phone:(719) 549-3196
E-mail: Arvena.McCloy@pueblocc.edu
Location: Health Sciences Annex
Estimated Cost Information
The Medical Sonography Program is open to those applicants who have already obtained either of the following:
(A) A Bachelor’s Degree from an American Accredited Educational Institution,
(B) A two year Allied Health degree/certificate with their registration in the area
of study, such as a Registered Radiologic Technologist.
In addition to the above, the prerequisite courses listed below must be
completed.
Career Opportunities
This program prepares you for a career in Medical Sonography (Ultrasound). After graduating from the program, you may take the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) national certification examination in ultrasound. A Registered Ultrasound Technologist (Ultrasonographer) specializes in ultrasound procedures that demonstrate anatomy and pathologies on medical film or electronic (PACS) systems. These images are, in turn, interpreted by Radiologists and other physicians for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Program Description
This is a two-track program. Track One is a one-year certificate program for AAS degree and ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologists. Track Two includes general education requirements and results in an AAS degree in Medical Sonography for graduates of hospital-based, diploma awarding programs, who are ARRT Registered Radiologic Technologists. Both programs teach you to function as critical members of today’s health care team. We teach important critical thinking/problem solving skills, as well as interpersonal and communication skills that allow you to interact effectively with other health care team members, patients, and families. We provide you the technical skills you need to work with highly complex medical imaging equipment, analyze acquired images for quality, assess patient condition, apply appropriate techniques of patient care and education, and achieve the highest degree of clinical competency. In addition to fostering your intellectual growth, we teach you to exercise good judgment, demonstrate a professional demeanor, display the highest moral and ethical standards, and foster the safety of yourself and your patients. The curriculum includes vascular ultrasound, small parts ultrasound, OB/GYN ultrasound, abdominal ultrasound, ultrasound physics, and clinical experience.
Entrance requirements:
Basic Skills: REA 090, ENG 090, MAT 060, CIS 110, BIO 105 or BIO106
Prerequisite Requirements:
ENG 121, BIO 201, MAT 107, BIO 202, BIO 216, RTE 255
Graduation requirements:
PSY 235 and Humanities. In addition, students must complete all required Clinical Competencies.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Pueblo Community College has been made possible through a grant provided by the Health Professions Initiative of the Colorado Trust. The Colorado Trust is a grantmaking foundation dedicated to the health and well-being of the people of Colorado.
The Colorado Trust
1600 Sherman Street
Denver, Colorado 80203
(303) 837-1200
www.coloradotrust.org
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