诊断超声技术艺术副学士

诊断超声技术利用超声形式的能量来诊断病理并评估胎儿的健康状况。诊断超声的文学学士学位提供超声患者服务和相关诊断技术方面的培训。该计划提供以下专业领域的培训：普通（腹部和妇产科），血管技术和超声心动图。在申请时，学生必须声明他们对超声检查实践的专长。该计划采用选择性入学程序，每年都会发布入学指南。毕业生有资格申请参加美国诊断医学超声检查注册和美国放射技术注册检查。它由联合健康教育计划认证委员会认可。
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology provides training in ultrasound patient services and related diagnostic techniques. The program offers training in the following curricular tracks: General (Abdomen-Extended & OB/GYN), Vascular Technology, and Adult Cardiac. Students must declare their curricular track at the time of application. The program uses a selective admissions process, with admissions guidelines published annually. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and the American Registry of Radiologic Technology examinations. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.<br><br>Degree recipients should possess the skills & abilities described below:<br><br>Function in the capacity as an entry-level sonographer, acquiring diagnostic ultrasound images of the patient's anatomy to aid the physician in the diagnosis of various pathological conditions,<br>Act in the best interests of the patient and the institution through the prudent use of safety measures, techniques, and equipment to prevent harm to the patient, facility, or oneself,<br>Act within the Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards as outlined by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers,<br>Exercise independent judgment and discretion in the technical performance of medical imaging procedures,<br>Assimilate pertinent clinical information, ultrasound findings, and knowledge of normal and abnormal conditions into a cohesive and complete ultrasound examination for interpreting physicians,<br>Communicate effectively with patients, family members, hospital staff, and the general public, and demonstrate professionalism in all actions and communications.