Allied Health
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGY
Associate in Science Degree
Prepare for a high-wage high-demand career as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer! Our program at the Orange Park campus provides hands-on learning and opportunities for clinical experiences in Clay, Putnam, St. Johns and surrounding counties.
You’ll learn anatomy, physiology, physics, instrumentation, equipment standards, diagnostic procedures, image evaluation and the biological effects of ultrasound while getting experience with patient care and clinical medicine.
Let us help you launch your rewarding career in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology!
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Program Details
Program Code: 2135/2136
Start Date: Fall
Location: Orange Park Campus with clinicals in the surrounding counties
Program Requirements: See Catalog
Program Plan-Course Rotation: (PDF)
Sonography FAQs
Accreditation: The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at St. Johns River State College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) www.jrcdms.org.
To Contact CAAHEP:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 113th Street N. #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone number: 727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
To Contact JRC-DMS:
6021 University Blvd, Suite 500
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Phone number: 443-973-3251
www.jrcdms.org
How to Apply
(1) Apply to SJR State*
(2) Sonography Application - Deadline April 1 – May 15 for Fall enrollment
Financial Aid: Apply now!
* Visit our SSN Web page for more information regarding the College's use of Social Security Numbers.
Program Outcomes / Goal
The goal of the diagnostic medical sonography Technology program at St. Johns River State College is to prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains in the abdominal sonography – extended and vascular sonography. Graduates will be able to perform, at minimum, the following objectives:
Cognitive
- Accurately identify knowledge of abdominal structures, including the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, and kidneys for sonographic imaging.
- Demonstrate proficiency in vascular sonography by performing examinations that assess blood flow and vascular structures.
Psychomotor
- Produce high-quality sonographic images that clearly depict anatomical structures and abnormalities, ensuring accurate measurements and annotations are made.
- Demonstrate comprehensive technical proficiency in operating sonographic equipment, including setting up and adjusting the machine for optimal imaging.
Affective
- Effectively communicate sonographic findings to healthcare team members, including radiologists using precise medical terminology and demonstrating clear, concise verbal and written communication skills.
- Consistently demonstrate ethical behavior, patient confidentiality, and professionalism in various clinical settings, adhering to the standards and guidelines set forth by the sonography profession.