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Sonography

What is a Sonographer?

Sonographers (or Ultrasound Technologists) use sound waves to produce images of the human body for the purpose of medical diagnosis. Students in the Medical Imaging Sonography Track at IUFW will complete coursework and clinical rotations in abdomen, obstetrics and gynecology, and vascular sonography.

Upon program completion, students will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging. Graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Examination in Sonography and/or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) sonographic principles and instrumentation, abdomen, obstetrics and gynecology examinations.

"I love the small class sizes and tight-knit community here! [The] close connection with the other students and teachers has really helped strengthen my learning.”

Isabella G., Medical Imaging student

Degree requirements

View the required courses for the Sonography track

Learn how to apply to the Medical Imaging Program

View the admissions criteria, requirements and forms.

Program mission and goals

Medical Imaging and Radiologic Sciences at IU Fort Wayne is committed to preparing highly qualified medical imaging technologists by integrating an outstanding baccalaureate academic education with a comprehensive clinical experience.

To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the Abdominal Sonography-Extended and Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography concentrations.

  1. Students will communicate effectively in the health care setting.
  2. Students will utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  3. Students will model professionalism.
  4. Students will demonstrate clinical competence.

 The student will:

  • Exercise effective communication skills with patients. (P, A)
  • Apply effective interdisciplinary communication skills. (P)
  • Execute logical procedural variations for non-routine situations. (C, P)
  • Evaluate medical image quality. (C, A)
  • Exhibit the professional responsibilities of medical imaging technologists. (A)
  • Engage in self-development related to professional practice. (A)
  • Demonstrate clinical procedural proficiency. (C, P, A)
  • Utilize appropriate safety practices. (C, P, A)

Learning Domains: C = Cognitive; P = Psychomotor; A = Affective

Accreditation

The °µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs (JRC-DMS). 

The °µºÚ±¬ÁÏÍø Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited in the following areas of sonography: Abdomen Extended and Obstetrics & Gynecology 

For additional information about the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) please visit the listed website or contact: 

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 
9355 113th St N, #7709 
Seminole, Fl 33775 
Phone: 727-210-2350 
 

For additional information about the Joint Review Committee for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs (JRC-DMS) please visit the listed website or contact: 

Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography 

P.O. Box 2050 
Ellicott City, MD 21041 
 

 

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