Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Associate of Applied Science

Upon successful completion of this program, the students will be able to: 

1. Obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results
2. Perform appropriate procedures and record anatomic, pathologic, and/or physiologic data for interpretation by a physician
3. Record, analyze, and process diagnostic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician
4. Exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of sonographic and/or other diagnostic services
5. Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients and colleagues
6. Act in a professional and ethical manner
7. Provide patient education related to medical ultrasound and/or other diagnostic vascular techniques, and promote principles of good health.