Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
Schools in Philadelphia
Several schools in Philadelphia offer programs in diagnostic medical sonography, or ultrasound. Diagnostic medical sonographers, also called ultrasonographers, use sound waves to create an image of the inside of the body, especially the abdomen, to help physicians diagnose and detect injury or disease. Sonographers or ultrasound technicians are most well known for giving a pregnant woman the first glimpse of her baby, but the discipline is actually broader and includes training in using ultrasound to survey other parts of the body.
Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University offers three tracks for sonography in the Department of Radiologic Sciences: general sonographer (ultrasound), cardiac sonography and vascular sonography. The university offers two programs: a one-year advanced certificate for students already holding a bachelor's degree and Bachelor of Science program. "A baccalaureate degree offers the most opportunities for advancement," the school says. Students also can study education or management during the second year of schooling. Sonographers or ultrasound technicians also learn explain procedures to patients, take medical history and operate equipment accurately and safely.
Thomas Jefferson University
School of Health Professions
Department of Radiologic Sciences
130 S. 9th Street, Suite 800
Edison, Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-503-8890
jefferson.edu
Albert Einstein Medical Center
The Albert Einstein Medical Center's School of Radiologic Technology offers a non-degreed certificate in radiologic technology, a program which includes specialized ultrasound training in the teaching hospital. The 24-month program includes classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences. The department is fully digital, according to its website, with an entire section devoted to mammography.
Albert Einstein Medical Center
School of Radiologic Technology
5501 Old York Road
Philadelphia, PA 19141
215-456-6234
einstein.edu
Drexel University
Students at Drexel University study sonography in order to get either an associate's or bachelor's degree as part of the Medical and Health Professionals Studies program. Radiography education includes classroom instruction and clinic duty in the 21-month program. Students can do clinical rotations at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, Pennsylvania.
Drexel University
College of Nursing and Health Professions
Bellet Building
1505 Race St., MS 501
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-762-3990
drexel.edu
Sanford-Brown Institute
The Philadelphia-Trevose campus of Sanford-Brown offers a Certificate of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound. Students study anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, and learn to recognize the sonographic patterns of internal organs. It also offers a program in cardiovascular sonography/technology, which is the use of similar technology to detect heart disease and other conditions.
Sanford-Brown Institute
Allied Health Diagnostic
3600 Horizon Blvd.
Suite GL-1
Trevose , PA 19053
215-355-4908
sanfordbrown.edu
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