Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) at BCHS
Why BCHS may be the Ultrasound College for You:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography education has been offered by Baptist Memorial Health Care since 1986.
- We offer a bachelor's degree in health sciences (BHS) with a major in Diagnostic Medical Sonography that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs through review of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
- BCHS ultrasound college students spend 16–32 hours a week gaining clinical Diagnostic Medical Sonography experience in leading-edge departments.
- Since 2004, an average of 97.5% of our ultrasound college graduates successfully earned credentials.
Message from the Chair of Diagnostic Medical Sonography:
Want to know if ultrasound college and a career in sonography is for you? Try answering the following questions:
- Does your curiosity get the best of you?
- Do you like working independently?
- Are you self-motivated and directed?
- Do you like to analyze things?
If you answered YES then sonography may be for you. Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) is commonly called ultrasound or sonography. This imaging profession combines the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and the use of computerized technology to aid in the diagnoses of medical conditions.
Sonographers use sound waves to evaluate the human body anatomy and blood flow circulation. While performing the sonogram they use independent judgment to accurately differentiate between normal and pathological findings. As part of the health care team, sonographers work under the direct supervision of physicians. Check out some of our images below.
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Are you interested yet? Sonography is a rewarding career that allows one to provide quality patient care. Please take a look at all the information provided here and I look forward to meeting you soon. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
Mitzi Roberts, MS, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS
Chair, Diagnostic Medical Sonography