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Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | HACC [Harrisburg Area Community College] | ID: 169533

Overview

1 Hacc DR Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110-2999
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Admissions Office:
717-780-2300
Classroom Training
Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS Degree
Employment Skill Gain
Associate’s Degree
$27,082.00 - $30,996.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, was established in 1964 and is the first and largest of Pennsylvania's 14 community colleges. HACC currently serves nearly 19,000 degree-seeking students and more than 6,000 workforce development students. T

Program Description

This program program prepares students as entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Abdominal Sonography-Extended and Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography areas of study.  Students are educationally prepared and clinically competent as a prerequisite to enter professional practice. Graduates of this program are able to provide patient care services using ultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. This program is offered in cooperation with affiliated hospitals and medical imaging centers; the College provides classroom and lab instruction, while the hospitals and imaging centers provide the clinical instruction. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 9355-113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775, (727) 210-2350, www.caahep.org, upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS), 6021 University Boulevard, Suite #500, Ellicott City, MD 21043, (443) 973-3251, www.jrcdms.org. Graduates find employment as sonographers in hospital ultrasound departments and independent medical imaging centers. (Textbook costs & out-of-pocket expenses are estimated. Cost information breakdowns do not include any developmental coursework a student may need.)

Skills & Competencies

This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:
  • Perform as competent entry level diagnostic medical sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains for the Abdominal Sonography-Extended and Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography learning concentrations
  • Utilize oral and written communication
  • Demonstrate knowledge and application of ergonomic techniques, infection control, and patient care
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of health care professions to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse population in the health care environment
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of anatomy, relational anatomy, anatomic variants, sonographic appearance, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology of the abdomen, superficial structures, gravid and nongravid pelvis
  • Demonstrate knowledge and application of image production, optimization and biological effects
  • Perform sonographic examinations according to practice parameters established by national professional organizations and the protocols of the clinical affiliates
  • Recognize, identify and document the sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal structures and processes of the abdomen, superficial structures, gravid and nongravid pelvis

Additional Information

  • High School Diploma or Its Equivalent
  • 26 hours/76 weeks
  • 292032 - Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
  • HACC.edu
  • 07/31/2024
  • Full Time, Daytime, Evening

Service Costs

18,677.00
22,591.00
2,660.00
1,815.00
3,930.00

Performance Measures

Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100% earned a post-secondary credential.
82% were employed within six months after completing training.

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