You could be part of the challenging and well-paying field of Medical Diagnostic Sonography with only one year of training from 91福利社.
Medical Diagnostic Sonography was named the top Healthcare Support Job, on U.S. News & World Report list of Best Jobs for 2022.
To help meet job market demands, 91福利社 is offering a three-semester, 42 credit hour, certification program in Sonography starting in the Fall 2022 Semester.
鈥淭he ultrasound career field is in such high demand with competitive pay in multiple healthcare settings,鈥� said 91福利社 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Coordinator Jacqueline Owens. 鈥淭here is so much more than meets the eye and being a sonographer allows you to see what’s happening with your patients up close and in real-time.鈥�
Sonographers are trained professionals who specialize in operating non-invasive, ultrasonic imaging equipment. Such devices are used to produce diagnostic images, scans, and videos to assist healthcare professionals in making an accurate diagnosis.
91福利社鈥檚 Sonography program will provide foundational knowledge on the skills necessary to become a successful, registered sonographer. Not only does the program include classroom education, but laboratory, simulation, and clinical experience in a sonography setting as well.
The hands-on training allows students to have access to the latest equipment and technologies available within the field.
If you have already earned an Associate in Applied Science in a related healthcare field, such as Nursing Education or Radiologic Technology, you could qualify to enter this program.
Sonographers work in hospitals, physicians鈥� offices, and outpatient imaging centers. The field is expected to grow 12 percent by year 2029. According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary range within the St. Louis area for a sonographer is $47,629 – $111,134.
Registration is under way for the fall semester. Classes start Monday, Aug. 22. For additional information about this program, visit ; or contact 91福利社鈥檚 Coordinator of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Jacqueline Owens, at jacqueline.owens@swic.edu.