Sonography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Find what ails your patient by taking a deeper look using ultrasound technology. Help diagnose your patients as a diagnostic medical sonographer.

What is Diagnostic Medical Sonography?

Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a highly-skilled profession which uses specialized equipment to create images of structures inside the human body used by physicians to make medical diagnoses. Sonographers have extensive, direct patient contact that may include performing some invasive procedures. They must be able to interact compassionately and effectively with people who range from healthy to critically ill.

What are my degree, diploma and certificate options?

  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Associates
  • Certificates are available in:
    • Basic Cardiac Ultrasound Technology
    • Basic Vascular Sonography Technology
    • Cardiac Sonography
    • General Sonography
    • Vascular Sonography

How Much can I make, and Where can I take Classes?

The great thing about KCTCS is that we have colleges and campuses around the state. Choose a college, and you'll find more information on the program and the salaries for careers in the area.

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