Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS)
University of Alaska Anchorage College of Health
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Campus location
Anchorage, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program offers a 72-credit Associate of Applied Science Degree that takes 3-5 years to complete depending on completion of prerequisite, program, and application requirements. The program trains individuals for employment as a general sonographer or ultrasound tech. The program is designed for individuals who already have training and experience providing direct care to patients.
Sonography, or ultrasound, is an imaging specialty that uses sound waves. Sonographers operate specialized equipment that transmits high-frequency sound waves into a patient's body. Structures within the body reflect the sound to form cross-sectional images. These images are interpreted by physicians, most commonly radiologists. Sonographers work in a variety of medical settings from doctor offices to large medical centers.