Sonography is used in prenatal, kidney, spleen, gallbladder and heart assessment.
Ultrasound technicians and diagnostic medical sonographers are highly skilled in imaging technology and work with doctors and nurses in assessing a patient's health status. According to the 2010-2011 edition of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook, job growth in diagnostic medical sonography is expected to surpass than the national average, and employment outlook is favorable. Several schools in the Savannah, Georgia area offer programs in sonography and radiologic technology.
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Armstrong Atlantic State University's sonography program is housed in the College of Health Professions within the Department of Radiologic Sciences. Completion of a program in radiologic sciences leads to a bachelor's degree with emphasis in radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, sonography or cardiovascular interventional sciences. The sonography program is competitive, with only 10 students accepted per entering class. Alternate tracks are available through the Non-RT, Special Option and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate programs for career-changing students interested in ultrasound. Graduates of the sonography program are eligible to take an exam for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) national certificate.
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Department of Radiologic Science
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
912-344-2802
armstrong.edu
Ogeechee Technical College
Located approximately 60 miles from Savannah in Statesboro, Ogeechee Technical College offers a diploma in diagnostic medical sonography. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). Students are eligible to take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography examination upon completion of the program to become credentialed sonographers. Other imaging science programs offered by OTC include computed tomography, echocardiography, imaging science services assistant and radiologic technology.
Ogeechee Technical College
1 Joseph E Kennedy Blvd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 681-5500
ogeecheetech.edu
Technical College of the Lowcountry
Technical College of the Lowcountry does not have a diagnostic medical sonography program per se, but awards an associate of health science to students who complete their six-semester program in radiologic technology. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and must pass the exam to become a certified radiologic technician. The college states that "with additional preparation and education, radiographers are offered advancement opportunities in areas such as Mammography, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance, Sonography, Nuclear Medicine, Management, Supervision and/or Education, and Research." The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). TCL is located about 45 miles from Savannah in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Technical College of the Lowcountry
921 Ribaut Road
Beaufort, SC 29901
800-768-8252
TDD Line (for hearing impaired): 843-470-8387
tcl.edu
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