Sonography is a diagnostic medical procedure that uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to produce images of organs, tissues or blood flow inside the body. It is used to examine many parts of the body and is increasingly used to detect and treat heart and vascular disease. The professionals who perform these procedures are known as sonographers and are in high demand.

At Community Regional Medical Center, we offer one of California’s few hospital-based Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs. The 18-month program is licensed by California’s Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education and nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP.)

There are two education tracks to choose from – cardiac and general.

Enrollment Requirements

Students do not have to be affiliated with the hospital to apply, but must have either a Bachelors degree OR a two year allied health degree with a license such as a Radiology Technologist, etc. In addition, you must have passed the following courses: Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Physics, Algebra, English, and Communication (the communication skills requisite may be met by a variety of courses including speech or composition). 

Applicants must pass both a background check and a 10-panel drug screening before being admitted into the program.

Enrollment Agreement

Curriculum

Students will complete the program in 18 months which is separated into five course levels.

Disclaimer: Course sequence may be subject to change while enrolled in either program.

Community Regional Catalog & Application for January 2013

Community Regional Cardiac or General Complete Application

Inquiries about training, prerequisites and registration can be directed to:
Joy Guthrie, Ph.D. RDMS, RDCS, RVT 
Program Director
jguthrie@communitymedical.org