Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography


The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in a healthcare setting as a general sonographer.

Sonography, or ultrasound, is an imaging specialty that uses sound waves. Sonographers operate specialized equipment that transmits high frequency sound waves into a patient's body. Structures within the body reflect the sound to form cross-sectional images. These images are interpreted by physicians, most commonly radiologists. Examples of examinations performed by general sonographers include: abdominal, gynecological, fetal, and vascular.

 

Program Information

The DMS program is still in the development phase, and is not accepting students at this time. Our goal is to offer the program for Fall 2012.

For general information about the program, or steps that can be taken to prepare for eligibility; contact one of the individuals listed below.

 

This page will be updated once more information becomes available.

 

Contacts

DMS Faculty
Ryan Parnell
(907) 786-6976
ultrasound@uaa.alaska.edu

Student Success Coordinator
Lynda Hernandez
(907) 786-4894
lynda@uaa.alaska.edu

 

 
 

Resources

Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos273.htm

Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
http://www.sdms.org/

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
http://www.ardms.org/