A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is a skilled healthcare worker who uses specialized equipment and high-frequency sound waves to produce images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body. This exciting area of healthcare is rising in popularity due to advancements in computer-enhanced technology and miniaturization.
Why Study Diagnostic Medical Sonography at CSN?
The CSN Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program houses two Associate of Applied Science Degrees: General/Vascular Ultrasound Track and Cardiac/Vascular Ultrasound Track.
The goal of the General/Vascular Ultrasound Track is to prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the following:
- Abdominal-Extended Sonography
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography
The goal of the Cardiac/Vascular Ultrasound Track is to prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the following:
- Adult Cardiac Sonography
Graduates of the General/Vascular Ultrasound Track are eligible to take the ARDMS examination to become credentialed as a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) in the abdomen and OB/Gyn specialties. Graduates of the Cardiac/Vascular Ultrasound Track are eligible to take the ARDMS examination to become credentialed as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) in the adult echocardiography specialty.
Our program is the only one in Southern Nevada accredited by the upon the recommendation of the . Because of our CAAHEP status, students are eligible to sit for the examination for credentialing as either a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (RDCS) prior to graduation.
Limited Entry Program
NOTE: The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is a limited entry program. Students must attend a health programs orientation and meet with a health programs advisor for additional counseling prior to application.
