Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree Concentration
Format: In person on the Armstrong Campus in Savannah
Credit Hours: 130
Program Goal: To prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains for the following concentrations:
- Abdomen-Extended
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
The diagnostic medical sonography concentration will train you in the latest sonographic technology and prepare you to enter a growing career field as a certified sonographer.
Using sound waves to examine organs, muscles and vascular structures, sonographers perform everything from obstetrics imaging to cardiac imaging. Your coursework will cover everything from clinical settings, scanning techniques, invasive procedures and sonography specialties.
Students are required to complete clinical education courses at two or more distant clinical education centers. Students are responsible for travel and lodging expenses associated with attending these centers.
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Students accepted: Varies depending on the number of available sites
Clinical sites: Varies depending on the number of available sites
Program Coordinator: Myka Bussey-Campbell
Jobs in Sonography
A Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences with a concentration in diagnostic medical sonography will equip you for a variety of careers, including:
- Sonographer
- Ultrasound technologist
- Ultrasonographer
Professional Licensure
The Department of Clinical Sciences anticipates that graduates of this program will seek the following professional state licenses or national certifications: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).
The Department of Clinical Sciences has determined the required classes and educational activities of this academic program will qualify a graduate of this program to take the ARDMS Sonography Assessments for RDMS certification. The department has not determined whether this program satisfies the requirements of all states and territories for the RDMS certification and state licensure. Visit the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography to determine the requirements of your state or territory.
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Accreditation
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the JRC-DMS. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
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Department of Clinical Sciences
Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
Radiologic Sciences
Phone: 912-344-2550
Fax: 912-344-3472
Program Contacts
Program Coordinator: Myka Bussey-Campbell
Clinic Coordinator: Yvonne Dillon
Medical Advisor: Dr. Barbara Head
Related Programs
After completing the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences with a concentration in the sonography program at Georgia Southern University, you are eligible to seek the following national professional certification or state licensure: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, (RDMS), and sonographer licensure.
The required classes and educational activities of this academic program will qualify a graduate of this program to take the ARDMS Sonography Assessments for RDMS certification. While most states do not require licensure for Sonography practice, the following states do require licensure: ND, NH, NJ, NM, and OR. The program at Georgia Southern meets the licensure requirements for these states. For more information on the licensure and certification of sonographers, click https://www.sdms.org/advocacy/state-licensure.
Georgia Southern makes every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for licensure or certification is current; however, state requirements may change. Separate from educational requirements, state licensure boards may require applicants to complete professional examinations, background checks, years of professional experience, residence requirements, jurisprudence exams, training, etc. For more information, as well as for a list of applicable state boards, visit the Georgia Southern State Authorization and Professional Licensure Webpage.
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Last updated: 7/25/2023