AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Put your passion for health, wellness, science and technology to work earning a college degree that changes lives – including your own.
A diagnostic medical sonographer works directly with patients and imaging technology to provide vital ultrasounds to aid doctors in treatment and healthcare. If you have a passion for helping patients, Northeast College's applied associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography provides a hands-on education for you to master the technology and skills that lead to a rewarding career.
Note: This program is currently offered on our Seneca Falls Campus.
Why Study Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Northeast?
At Northeast College, we take pride in our century-long legacy of excellence in healthcare education. Join a diverse community where peers and mentors are committed to your success as a healthcare professional. With the demand for diagnostic medical sonographers projected to grow by over 10% in the next decade1, Northeast College is here to equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in this expanding field.
- Earn your Associate’s degree in less than two years and start your rewarding career ASAP.
- Study both online and on our Seneca Falls campus, which is 100% dedicated to healthcare.
- Gain hands-on experience in variety of clinical settings, starting your first term.
- Learn in Northeast’s state-of-the-art classrooms, virtual 3D anatomy tables, traditional cadaveric dissection lab, and dedicated Imaging Sciences suites -- the perfect environment to connect with peers, learn from mentors and prepare for a successful career in the imaging sciences.
1 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/diagnostic-medical-sonographers.htm
- Use algorithmic reasoning when determining technical factors to obtain quality images.
- Practice “As Low As Reasonably Achievable” (ALARA) standards for the patient, self, and others.
- Position the patient and imaging systems to perform optimum sonographic examinations on patients.
- Use effective non-verbal, oral, and written communication on patient care and comfort, patient education, and professional relationships.
- Exercise critical thinking and discretion in the technical performance of medical imaging procedures, consistent with current standards of practice.
- Support cultural/social awareness when providing medical imaging procedures.
- Appraise patient information from multiple sources to perform medical imaging procedures consistent with the scope of practice.
- Appreciate the importance of life-long learning for the purpose of maintaining current standards of practice.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Outline:
|
Course |
Credits Hours |
|
First Year Fall Trimester |
|
|
BIO 1101 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 |
4 |
|
SON 3101 Clinical Education 1 |
4 |
|
SON 3110 Sonographic Principles |
4 |
|
SON 3115 Sonographic Principles of OB/GYN 1 |
4 |
|
SPT 1101 Emergency Procedures for the Healthcare Facility Provider |
0.5 |
|
Total |
16.5 |
|
First Year Winter Trimester |
|
|
BIO 1201 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 |
4 |
|
SON 3202 Clinical Education 2 |
4 |
|
SON 3210 Sonographic Physics |
3 |
|
SON 3215 Sonographic Anatomy & Physiology 1 |
3 |
|
SON 3220 Sonographic Principles of OB/GYN 2 |
4 |
|
Total |
18 |
|
First Year Spring Trimester (Summer) |
|
|
SON 3303 Clinical Education 3 |
8 |
|
MAT 1101 Mathematics of Liberal Arts |
3 |
|
PSY 1101 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
|
Total |
14 |
|
Total First Year Credits |
48.5 |
|
Second Year Fall Trimester |
|
|
ENG 1101 Composition 1 |
3 |
|
PSY 1201 Developmental Psychology - Lifespan |
3 |
|
SON 3415 Sonographic Anatomy & Physiology 2 |
3 |
|
SON 3404 Clinical Education 4 |
4 |
|
Total |
13 |
|
Second Year Winter Trimester |
|
|
SON 3505 Clinical Education 5 |
4 |
|
SON 3510 Sonography - Vascular |
4 |
|
SON 3515 Analysis of Sonography |
3 |
|
Gen Ed Elective |
3 |
|
Total |
14 |
|
Total Second Year Credits |
27 |
|
Total Required Program Credits |
75.5 |
Applications received by February 1 will be given priority consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
- Submit an application with a letter of recommendation and required essay(s).
- Submit transcripts (high school and any post-secondary/college transcripts).
- For students with PRIOR COLLEGE CREDIT: have a minimum GPA of 2.8 in mathematics and sciences courses.
- For HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES: have successfully completed a biology and an algebra course prior to admissions.
- Interview with Program Director may be required.
Learn more about Admissions requirements
Northeast College Admissions does not require the SAT or ACT. Applicants who do not submit SAT/ACT scores will not be at a disadvantage in the admissions process.
Students enrolled in our imaging sciences programs are also required to have:
- Reliable transportation to/from clinical sites and assignments.
- A paid CastleBranch account for immunization record keeping and required New York State background check.
- A campus meal plan. (For the 2024-2025 academic year: $900/trimester for students living on campus, $300/trimester for commuter students.)
- An iPad that meets technical specifications provided by Program Director.
Find more information on clinical placements, program expectations, and requirements for Clinical Education in the Imaging Sciences Programs.
*Note: Imaging Sciences clinical placements may be 120 miles or more from Northeast’s main Seneca Falls Campus, including potentially outside of New York state.
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