Why Pursue Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound)?
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is offered in partnershipwith City College MSU-Billings through OneMSU. First, you complete prerequisite courses at At 黑料网911 before applying to the competitive entry program through City College. If accepted to the City College program, it follows a hybrid format with online lectures, virtual meetings and digital assignments. It also includes required on-campus labs in Billings and clinical rotations at approved medical facilities.
Sonography uses high-frequency sound waves to 鈥渟ee鈥 inside the body with specialized equipment. Many professionals choose to focus on areas like obstetrics/gynecology, abdominal imaging, cardiac sonography or vascular technology. Graduates earn an associate of applied science degree and become eligible to sit for the national registry exams through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
You'll gain the skills to:
Sit for the national certification exams in abdominal and obstetric/gynecologic sonography.
Use high-frequency sound waves to create diagnostic images of internal organs.
Assist physicians in diagnosing medical conditions through non-invasive imaging.
Work in hospitals, outpatient clinics and specialty practices.
Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.
Master both the technical and patient care aspects of sonography.
Perform ultrasound procedures in real-time clinical environments.
Adapt to evolving technologies and industry standards.
Pursue a rewarding career in a fast-growing healthcare field.
Types of courses
A sample of pre-requisites taken at At 黑料网911
Course Code
Course Title
WRIT 101 or WRIT 121
College Writing I or Intro to Technical Writing/
COMX 115 or COMX 111
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication or Introduction to Public Speaking
BIOH 201
Human Anatomy Physiology
PHSX 105
Fundamentals of Physical Science
Core courses taken through City College-MSU Billings through OneMSU
Course Code
Course Title
AHUS 100
Introduction to Sonography
AHUS 102
Abdominal Sonography
AHUS 105
Clinical Experience II
AHUS 206
Small Parts and Pediatric Sonography
AHUS 207
Vascular Sonography
AHUS 201
Sound Futures in Sonography
Career Opportunities
As a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, you will find employment in a variety of settings, such as:
Hospitals
Clinics
Physicians鈥 offices
Surgical centers
Mobile services
Other specialized medical facilities
Median Wage (MT)*聽聽聽聽聽聽 $74,590聽 yearly, $35.86 per hour
Median Wage (US)*聽聽聽聽聽聽 $71,410聽 yearly, $34.33聽 per hour
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Employment Projections; MT Dept. of Labor and Industry, Research and Analysis Bureau; (projections through 2024)
Additional Program Information
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