Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) is a rapidly emerging, relatively new medical diagnostic technique. High frequency ultrasound waves are transmitted like sonar through the human body, and the reflections are converted into images that map out the body. The diagnostic medical sonographer is a skilled person qualified by academic, laboratory, and clinical training to provide patient services. The sonographer serves as the eyes and ears of the physician, who will interpret the medical images produced through sonography.

Sonographers work in a variety of health care settings, including regional medical centers, hospitals, diagnostic centers, clinics, and doctors’ offices. They perform their duties in diagnostic labs, trauma centers, emergency rooms, operating rooms, interventional suites, labor and delivery facilities, and at the bedside.
The Medical Center Campus Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is a two-year course of study requiring 66 credits for an Associate in Applied Science degree. A series of science and general education courses are associated with the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Miami Dade College. It is recommended that students interested in this program complete these general education courses prior to applying and enrolling in the program to reduce the course workload in each semester.  Completion of these courses does not guarantee admission to the program. Miami Dade College offers only a day Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. 

The program provides learning experiences that enable the student to acquire and assimilate the necessary technical competencies to function effectively as a supportive health care provider in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography profession. In keeping with its mission and goals, and in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Medical Center Campus promotes an environment of respect and support for persons with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations. Please see the Physical Demands listed for this program.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is highly demanding, and students are therefore more successful if they do not work while in the program. If students must work for financial support, the program strongly recommends a limit of 20 hours of employment per week. Students should also consider family responsibilities before committing to a full-time rigorous program.

To facilitate the clinical portion of the program, students are assigned to a clinical facility within Miami-Dade County. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the campus and to various agencies in the community to which they are assigned for clinical experiences.  Students participating in the clinical portion of the program are required to complete the Miami Dade College Student Health Record and criminal background check.

Program Location
                                                                                                                               
This program is offered only at the Medical Center Campus located at 950 NW 20 Street, Miami, Fl 33127 and clinical sites throughout Miami-Dade County.

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