Diagnostic Ultrasound Bachelor of Science SUNY Upstate Medical University now offers a bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound for registered or Registry-eligible radiologic technologists. Graduates are qualified to take the registry examination given by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. What does a sonographer do? A sonographer is a specially trained medical imager who uses sound waves to create images of organs and tissues inside the body. The sonographer performs a preliminary evaluation of the patient and creates images for the radiologist to examine. What can be examined with ultrasound? Sonographers can evaluate most "liquid based" structures but cannot "see" through bone or air. Ultrasound is used to evaluate pregnant patients (how far along? are all the anatomical structures present? do they look normal?) and is used to examine abdominal organs such as the liver, kidneys, gallbladder. Sonographers can look for narrow areas and blockages in blood vessels. Ultrasound is also used to evaluate the breast, thyroid gland, and testicles. It can be used to examine shoulder muscles and infant hip joints. What kind of person makes a good sonographer? Good communication skills are vital as sonographers must share information with patients, fellow technologists, the radiologist and often the referring physician. Sonographers must have good people skills as they are alone with the patient for the duration of the exam. The sonographer's friendliness and professionalism can calm an apprehensive patient. The sonographer must have a passion for accuracy and an excellent understanding of human anatomy. As the sonographer is often the only person to scan the patient, it is important that the exam is done thoroughly and correctly. In addition he or she must exercise judgment in selecting images for the radiologist to review. Finally, sonographers must have a strong moral character. Much of the work is independent with minimal supervision, and sonographers must deliver their best effort on every exam.

What is the work environment like? Whether you work in a hospital or a private office, sonographers are kept busy. The sonographer is often pulled in several directions at once (scheduling, patients, doctors), but this provides an opportunity to learn every day. Sonographers generally work regular, weekday business hours although hospitals and some offices require one staff member to be on call for emergencies during weekends and holidays. What about the job market and salaries? The job market is excellent. Due to a shortage of educational programs in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, combined with an increased desire for non-invasive medical techniques, there will be a strong demand for sonographers for years to come. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports aboveaverage job growth through 2012. Sonographers generally make between $40,000 and $60,000 per year. This figure can change depending on geographic location, experience, and work environment. Being on call for emergency procedures can vary this amount significantly. What are the prerequisites for admission at SUNY Upstate? The Bachelor of Science program admits students with 60 credit hours of prerequisite courses in arts and sciences, including: • • • • • • • •

Anatomy and Physiology I and II, 6-8 semester hours (or one semester each of Anatomy and Physiology) College Algebra, or Pre-calculus, or Calculus I, 3 semester hours (statistics also highly recommended) Chemistry: 3-4 semester hours Physics: 3-4 semester hours Psychology, 3 semester hours Sociology, 3 semester hours English (including composition), 6 semester hours Liberal Arts/Sciences Electives. (Computer Science: 3 semester hours preferred)

All science courses should include labs and must be designed for science, biology, or health majors. A minimum grade of C must be achieved in all prerequisite courses. Students must successfully complete a course in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer (Red Cross) or Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider (American Heart Association) prior to their first clinical experience.

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What classes will I be taking? Our five-semester program begins in the fall and is a total of 79 credit hours. Program of Study for Diagnostic Ultrasound Junior Year Fall Semester RDSC 326 IMAG 327 IMAG 461 IMAG 472 BIOL 340 BIOL 451 Spring Semester IMAG 475 IMAG 462 IMAG 480 CBHX 320 Summer Semester IMAG 476 IMAG 481 Senior Year Fall Semester IMAG 478 IMAG 477 IMAG 482 PATH 360 ENGL 325 Spring Semester IMAG 411 IMAG 412 IMAG 483 IMAG 465

79 Credits

Radiologic Science Patient Care Top, Sect & Imaging Anatomy for DMS US Physics & Instrumentation I Abdominal Ultrasound Advanced Physiology Research Methods I OB/GYN Ultrasound I US Physics & Instrumentation II Clinical Practicum I Health Care Ethics OB/GYN Ultrasound II Clinical Practicum II Superficial Ultrasound Interventional Ultrasound Clinical Practicum III Pathology Prof. & Technical Writing Imaging Pathology Mgmt Practices in Medical Imaging Sciences Clinical Practicum IV Ultrasound Senior Project

18 Credits 3 3 3 5 3 1 16 Credits 3 3 7 3 12 Credits 2 10 16 Credits 1 1 8 3 3 17 Credits 3 3 10 1

How do I apply? To apply for the program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, you must complete an application to SUNY Upstate's College of Health Professions and an application to the State University of New York. Both applications are available through our Student Admissions Office at 315-464-4570, 800-736-2171 or at www.upstate.edu/students. As we have rolling admissions, send in your completed application as soon as possible. About SUNY Upstate Medical University SUNY Upstate is the only medical university in Central New York and has four colleges on its campusHealth Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Graduate Studies. The campus is easy to navigate, with

classrooms, library and clinical teaching sites all within adjacent buildings. Upstate Medical University is also home to University Hospital, the region's only Level I trauma center and is a leader in specialty care. Our affiliation with the state ensures that our tuition is far less than at private colleges and universities. SUNY Upstate is located in Syracuse, New York. As the state's fourth-largest city, Syracuse offers a dynamic environment in which to live and learn. Additional Information For more information on the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program please contact Program Director Ken Galbraith at 315-464-6905 or at [email protected] To learn more about Upstate Medical University you may visit our web site www.upstate.edu or call our Office of Student Admissions at 315-464-4570 or 800-736-2171.

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Diagnostic Ultrasound Bachelor of Professional Science Announcing a new ultrasound education program! SUNY Upstate Medical University now offers a bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound for registered or Registry-eligible radiologic technologists. Graduates are qualified to take the registry examination given by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. What does a sonographer do? A sonographer is a specially trained medical imager who uses sound waves to create images of organs and tissues inside the body. The sonographer performs a preliminary evaluation of the patient and creates images for the radiologist to examine. What can be examined with ultrasound? Sonographers can evaluate most "liquid based" structures but cannot "see" through bone or air. Ultrasound is used to evaluate pregnant patients (how far along? are all the anatomical structures present? do they look normal?) and is used to examine abdominal organs such as the liver, kidneys, gallbladder. Sonographers can look for narrow areas and blockages in blood vessels. Ultrasound is also used to evaluate the breast, thyroid gland, and testicles. It can be used to examine shoulder muscles and infant hip joints. What kind of person makes a good sonographer? Good communication skills are vital as sonographers must share information with patients, fellow technologists, the radiologist and often the referring physician. Sonographers must have good people skills as they are alone with the patient for the duration of the exam. The sonographer's friendliness and professionalism can calm an apprehensive patient. The sonographer must have a passion for accuracy and an excellent understanding of human anatomy. As the sonographer is often the only person to scan the patient, it is important that the exam is done thoroughly and correctly. In addition he or she must exercise judgment in selecting images for the radiologist to review. Finally, sonographers must have a strong moral character. Much of the work is independent with minimal supervision, and sonographers must deliver their best effort on every exam.

What is the work environment like? Whether you work in a hospital or a private office, sonographers are kept busy. The sonographer is often pulled in several directions at once (scheduling, patients, doctors), but this provides an opportunity to learn every day. Sonographers generally work regular, weekday business hours although hospitals and some offices require one staff member to be on call for emergencies during weekends and holidays. What about the job market and salaries? The job market is excellent. Due to a shortage of educational programs in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, combined with an increased desire for non-invasive medical techniques, there will be a strong demand for sonographers for years to come. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports above-average job growth through 2012. Sonographers generally make between $40,000 and $60,000 per year. This figure can change depending on geographic location, experience, and work environment. Being on call for emergency procedures can vary this amount significantly. What are the prerequisites for admission at SUNY Upstate? The Bachelor of Professional Studies program admits ARRT registered or registry eligible medical radiographers who are graduates of a two-year or four-year accredited college or university. The prerequisite course work must total a minimum of 60 semester hours of liberal arts and science courses, 24 credit hours of which must include the following: • • • • • •

Anatomy and Physiology I and II, 6-8 semester hours (or one semester each of Anatomy and Physiology) College Algebra, or Pre-calculus, or Calculus I, 3 semester hours (statistics also highly recommended) Psychology, 3 semester hours Sociology, 3 semester hours English (including composition), 6 semester hours Liberal Arts/Sciences Electives. (Chemistry: 3-4 semester hours; Physics: 3-4 semester hours; Computer Science: 3 semester hours preferred)

All science courses should include labs and must be designed for science, biology, or health majors. A minimum grade of C must be achieved in all prerequisite courses. Students must successfully complete a course in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer (Red Cross) or Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider (American Heart Association) prior to their first clinical experience.

www.upstate.edu/chp/mi

What classes will I be taking? Our five-semester program begins in the fall and is a total of 76 credit hours. Program of Study for Diagnostic Ultrasound Junior Year Fall Semester IMAG 327 IMAG 461 IMAG 472 BIOL 340 BIOL 451 Spring Semester IMAG 475 IMAG 462 IMAG 480 CBHX 320 Summer Semester IMAG 476 IMAG 481 Senior Year Fall Semester IMAG 478 IMAG 477 IMAG 482 PATH 360 ENGL 325 Spring Semester IMAG 411 IMAG 412 IMAG 483 IMAG 465

76 Credits

Top, Sect & Imaging Anatomy for DMS US Physics & Instrumentation I Abdominal Ultrasound Advanced Physiology Research Methods I OB/GYN Ultrasound I US Physics & Instrumentation II Clinical Practicum II Health Care Ethics OB/GYN Ultrasound II Clinical Practicum II Superficial Ultrasound Interventional Ultrasound Clinical Practicum III Pathology Prof. & Technical Writing Imaging Pathology Mgmt Practices in Medical Imaging Sciences Clinical Practicum IV Ultrasound Senior Project

15 Credits 3 3 5 3 1 16 Credits 3 3 7 3 12 Credits 2 10 16 Credits 1 1 8 3 3 17 Credits 3 3 10 1

How do I apply? To apply for the program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, you must complete an application to SUNY Upstate's College of Health Professions and an application to the State University of New York. Both applications are available through our Student Admissions Office at 315-4644570, 800-736-2171 or at www.upstate.edu/students. As we have rolling admissions, send in your completed application as soon as possible.

About SUNY Upstate Medical University SUNY Upstate is the only medical university in Central New York and has four colleges on its campus - Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Graduate Studies. The campus is easy to navigate, with classrooms, library and clinical teaching sites all within adjacent buildings. Upstate Medical University is also home to University Hospital, the region's only Level I trauma center and is a leader in specialty care. Our affiliation with the state ensures that our tuition is far less than at private colleges and universities. SUNY Upstate is located in Syracuse, New York. As the state's fourth-largest city, Syracuse offers a dynamic environment in which to live and learn. Additional Information For more information on the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program please contact Program Director Ken Galbraith at 315-464-6905 or at [email protected] To learn more about Upstate Medical University you may visit our web site www.upstate.edu or call our Office of Student Admissions at 315-464-4570 or 800-736-2171.

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Student Admissions • 1215 Weiskotten Hall 766 Irving Avenue • Syracuse, New York 13210