The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer diploma program is four quarters long. The Echocardiographer program provides students of this non-invasive diagnostic procedure with a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical areas of study. Cardiology is one of the most rapidly developing fields in medicine, and echocardiography represents one of the most sophisticated diagnostic procedures used in cardiology. Echocardiographers must be thoroughly familiar with cardiac anatomy and physiology. In addition to the anatomy and physics lectures, students will receive hands-on training with echocardiography equipment.
Graduates are eligible for entry-level work in hospitals, clinics, and doctors' offices.
Graduates of the diploma program can take the Limited Permit X-Ray License Exam administered by the State of California Department of Health. The X-Ray Technician program is broken down into three quarters. The third quarter is an externship which provides students with the chance to apply the principles learned in the classroom in a professional environment. The Medical Laboratory Technician program provides graduates with experience to pursue entry-level work in clinical and hospital medical laboratories. The Hematology course is an introduction to the hematology and coagulation laboratory procedures and departments.