The day you have somewhat impatiently waited weeks for is finally here. As you sit in the room at your doctor’s office, your sonographer enters and introduces themselves. The sonographer’s confident demeanor is helpful for your nerves!
Your sonographer quickly pulls up amazing images reflected from your belly to the screen on the wall in front of you. Suddenly, the sight of that little human you can’t wait to meet shows up on the screen in front of you. Smiles stretch across both your faces.
Your sonographer confirms what you already knew – there is a little bitty baby on board! Through images and the sonographer’s educated explanation, you can finally see the baby’s tiny form.
Your sonographer is here to check things out before you meet with the doctor who will be monitoring you for the next nine months. While there are many types of sonographers, at the OBGYN, your diagnostic sonographer’s job is to do an early check to make sure things look normal with your new, tiny baby. Using advanced technology that utilizes high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound), this sonographer can monitor the baby’s heart rate, size, surrounding fluid levels, and make sure there are no detectable abnormalities.
By simply doing their job, this sonographer has just played a part in one of your life-changing memories.
Why Parker University’s Diagnostic Sonography Program?
Can you see yourself behind the screen, delivering this kind of great news to patients? The profession of Diagnostic Sonography is a general ultrasound program specializing in abdomen and OBGYN, so this program could be perfect for you!
Parker University provides high-caliber, CAAHEP-accredited sonography students with small class sizes led by dedicated, experienced professionals who have seen the impact of sonography firsthand in the field. These professionals know how to master the diagnostic techniques required to approach a wide variety of critical sonography issues in the medical field.
Every Parker University student is prepared to become an industry leader through a unique on-campus program featuring thorough education, real-world experience, and research-based techniques. The Diagnostic Sonography program provides students with the academic and clinical knowledge needed for a successful healthcare career. The program prepares future sonographers to think critically and problem-solve at the highest level. Students are more than trained to meet the required examination protocol and technical needs. Parker University’s focused coursework prepares students for the certification examination required to become registered sonographers.
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Diagnostic medical sonographers work closely with doctors, nurses, and patients ranging from infants to the elderly.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, sonography is projected to grow by 10 percent through 2031. By 2031, 14,700 new jobs are projected for diagnostic medical sonographers.
Join us at Parker University – Make Your Dream a Reality
Parker University graduates obtaining a Diagnostic Sonography degree are 100% prepared to start their career as sonographers at locations including:
- Hospitals
- Diagnostic laboratories
- Private physician practices
- Imaging centers
Through constant innovation and an impulse to serve, Parker University students elevate healthcare education. Together, we are in the pursuit of higher health! Are you ready to start your future? Do you want to make a real difference through your work? Go to parker.edu today to learn more and get started!