Sonography is a medical specialty that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the human body. This program focuses on abdomen-extended, obstetrics and gynecology. Physicians analyze these images to aid in diagnosis.
The diagnostic medical sonography AS degree prepares you to take the national registry examination to become a certified sonographer who provides imaging services under the supervision of a physician.
Graduates of this AS degree program are granted admission into the health sciences Bachelor's degree program at the University of North Florida.
Program Required Courses
YEAR I – First Semester
SON 1000 Basic Sonography - 3 cr.
SON 1311 Introduction to Cross Sectional Anatomy - 1 cr.
SON 1804C Introduction to Practicum I - 2 cr.
Humanities General Education CORE - 3 cr.
YEAR I – Second Semester
RTE 1782 Pathology of Medical and Surgical Diseases - 3 cr.
SON 1053 Sonographic Imaging of Medical/Surgical Diseases - 1 cr.
SON 1100 Sonographic Scanning Protocol I - 1 cr.
SON 1210 Introduction to Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation - 3 cr.
SON 1312 Introduction to Cross Sectional Anatomy II - 1 cr.
SON 1840 Introduction to Practicum II - 1 cr.
YEAR I – Third Semester
†AMH 2020 Modern American History or †POS 2041, American Government - 3 cr.
†SON 1101 Sonographic Scanning Protocol II - 1 cr.
SON 1850 Introduction to Practicum III - 1 cr.
SON 1171C Introduction to Vascular Technology - 2 cr.
YEAR II – First Semester
SON 1313 Introduction to Cross Sectional Anatomy III - 1 cr.
SON 2111 Abdominal Sonography I - 3 cr.
SON 2121 Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography I - 4 cr.
SON 2814 Sonographic Clinical Practicum I - 3 cr.
YEAR II – Second Semester
SON 2112 Abdominal Sonography II - 3 cr.
SON 2122 Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography II - 3 cr.
SON 2211 Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation - 3 cr.
SON 2211L Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation Laboratory - 1 cr.
SON 2824 Sonographic Clinical Practicum II - 3 cr.
YEAR II – Third Semester
†SON 2061 Seminar in Sonography - 3 cr.
SON 2834 Sonographic Clinical Practicum III - 3 cr.
SON 2175C Vascular Technology - 3 cr.
†Courses symbolized by a dagger (†) are offered online in addition to the traditional delivery method. Online availability may vary by academic term.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
15 March 2025
Start date
7 January 2025, 12 May 2025
Dale Mabry Campus
4001 W Tampa Bay Blvd,
TAMPA,
Florida,
33614, United States
To be eligible for admission to an associate degree program at HCC, applicants must have the equivalent of one of the following: high school equivalency certificate (GED), Associate or higher degree, standard high school diploma.
English Proficiency
Application Deadlines: Fall: Jun/01; Spring: Oct/15; Summer: Mar/15
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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