(The diagnostic medical sonographer is a highly skilled healthcare professional who provides diagnostic imaging services using ultrasound and related diagnostic techniques, while ensuring quality patient care. Sonographers acquire and evaluate data for interpretation by physicians, while exercising discretion and judgment during the clinical examination.

The Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs on recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756). The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs has awarded initial accreditation to the Echocardiography concentration upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). The initial accreditation status will expire on 9/30/08.