Abdominal and obstetrics-gynecology sonographers work collaboratively with radiologists and other specialized physicians to diagnose a diverse range of conditions using invasive and noninvasive procedures using complex computerized high frequency sound waves and Doppler signal equipment. 

The sonographer must acquire excellent knowledge of sectional anatomy, clinical medicine, pathology and the use of sonographic instrumentation. Sonographers are responsible for patient care during procedures, which may include inpatient, outpatient, surgery, and mobile work.

It is critical that sonographers have exceptional critical thinking and problem solving skills in order to develop a high level of interpersonal relationships with patients, other staff, physicists, and physicians.

This is a place holder for the Professional Course Sequence - Listed below are the prerequisite courses

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Abdominal Professional Courses: 66-68 credit hours

• Course Descriptions / Course Catalog
• List of Clinical Sites

How to arrange a job shadow...

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