Medical Sonography
As a sonographer, you'll use imaging equipment and sound waves to form images of parts of the body, also known as ultrasounds. Your training will help you acquire and analyze these sonographic images. Doctors use these images to diagnose and treat many medical conditions.
This is a non-invasive way to visualize internal organs and is often one of the first imaging tests performed when disease is detected. Medical sonographers play an important role in helping to narrow down a patient’s diagnosis and quickly get them needed care.
It's necessary to have a deep understanding of anatomy and disease processes, pay attention to detail, and be precise in using imaging protocols. You'll use your interpersonal skills to work with diverse patient populations and to communicate imaging results clearly to other health professionals.
Admission Information
Program Outcomes
GTCC MS Program Mission:
Guilford Technical Community College’s Medical Sonography Program is dedicated to providing the best education to its students. With a mission to promote excellence in sonography, we are committed to providing students an academic environment that prepares students for a fulfilling career as diagnostic medical sonographers.
GTCC MS Program Goals:
- To prepare more than competent entry-level sonographers.
- To educate each student in the art and science of diagnostic medical sonography.
- To provide a theoretical foundation, clinical skills and experiences to excel in the sonography field.
- To prepare students to function as compassionate and competent health care providers.
- To prepare sonography professionals who can demonstrate critical thinking, sound decision making and a high level of ethics.
GTCC MS Program Outcomes:
- Students will display clinical and procedural knowledge.
- Students demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills with patients, families and other health care workers.
- Students can produce quality diagnostic images for the purpose of patient care and diagnosis.
- Students exhibit professionalism and apply ethical standards in the clinical setting.
- Students demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the clinical setting.
Credentialing Options
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Medical Sonography program has a selective admission process with a limited enrollment for the Associate in Applied Science degree.
Students interested in applying to this program must follow guidelines on our Path to Success page. Additional requirements may be necessary.
Financial aid is available if you qualify. Please visit the Financial Aid web page or contact the Financial Aid office at 336-334-4822, option 3.
Melissa Gula, BS RDMS RVT
magula@gtcc.edu
336-334-4822, ext. 50399
Accepted students will receive a letter acknowledging their acceptance into the program with additional information about an orientation session before the start of classes. At the orientation, students will receive information on health requirements, background/drug screening, clinical requirements, and more.
Students who are not accepted may want to apply again for the next admission of the program. A Limited Entry Admission advisor can assist the student with how to improve ranking or selection of another program to consider.