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Georgia Price / AllHealthcare
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Diagnostic medical sonographers take and interpret ultrasounds of patients in a number of settings, including hospitals, private practices, and community clinics. The ability to specialize leads to variation in salary. Most sonographers complete a two-year degree program, but career advancement is more readily available to those who hold bachelor degree or more.
Colleges and universities offer formal training in both 2- and 4-year programs, culminating in an associate or a bachelor’s degree. Two-year programs are most prevalent. Course work includes classes in anatomy, physiology, instrumentation, basic physics, patient care, and medical ethics.Sonographers specializing in one particular discipline often seek competency in others. For example, obstetric sonographers might seek training in abdominal sonography to broaden their opportunities and increase their marketability.
Sonographers may also have advancement opportunities in education, administration, research, sales, or technical advising.
Projected Salaries
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Registered Nurse | Medical and Health Services Manager | Mental Health Counselor | Radiologic Technologist | Physician Assistant | Physical Therapist | Pharmacy Technician | Medical Assistant | Health Educator | EMT/Paramedic | Dietitian | Dental Assistant | Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | Health Information Technician | Epidemiologist
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