In Diagnostic Medical Sonography ultrasound , sound waves are used to produce images of human anatomy that radiologists use to diagnose and interpret medical conditions. The Sonography programs at COD are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in sonography. Students can earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography that includes general and vascular training, as well as a certificate in ultrasound and vascular sonography.
Sonography courses range from introduction to diagnostic medical imaging sonography, sonographic physics, patient care and hands-on scanning. Sonography is a selected enrollment program. Students need to qualify to apply for the program by completing prerequisite classes and other admissions requirements.
Learn more about how to apply by following the directions in your program's packet:. In order to apply, you must follow specific admission criteria before being admitted into the program and follow the admission checklist located in your program's packet. The majority of the accepted applicants are typically in-district residents. Please see the packets listed above for more information.
For more information on the degree and certificate programs, read the program's frequently asked questions. Sonographers work in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, physician offices, public health facilities and laboratories. As a sonography student, pursuing.
Advance your career by earning a degree or certificate in sonography. At COD, you'll discover:. Tour the Sonography Lab. The Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography Associate in Applied Science program includes extensive didactic and clinical applications in the specialties of general and vascular sonography. Clinical education is provided at assigned clinical affiliates. The Diagnostic Medical Vascular Sonography certificate program is an extension of the current Diagnostic Medical Imaging program designed to provide trained sonographers in the specialty of vascular imaging for the clinical institutions and clinics in the Chicago area.
