Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Platt College - Los Angeles CA

Diagnostic Medical Sonography from Platt College - Los Angeles CA is a Campus Associate Medical Sonography and Ultrasound degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) program at the Platt School of Medical Sciences is designed to prepare graduates to pursue careers in Sonography, a dynamic specialty area in the rapidly-expanding health care field. Upon successful completion of foundational coursework and a clinical externship, graduates of the program are awarded an Associate of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography . WHAT IS DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY? Diagnostic medical sonography utilizes high frequency sound waves to produce dynamic visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body. These images aid physicians in their diagnosis of the patient. Sonographers typically work closely with patients and radiologists in clinical health-care settings, including medical centers, medical clinics, and physicians? offices. FAVORABLE JOB OUTLOOK The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008-09 Occupational Outlook Handbook says that ?job opportunities [for Sonographers] should be favorable, with employment expected to increase by about 19 percent through 2016?faster than the average for all occupations.? NOTE: Graduation from the program does not guarantee entry into any career. Additional requirements may apply depending on an individual?s previous education and work experience. View more details on Platt College - Los Angeles . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Sonography and Ultrasound courses.