B.S. Medical Sonography
Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Programs
Key Information
Campus location
Fort Lauderdale, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 33,510
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Introduction
Be Prepared to Enter the Field of Sonography
Sonographers are important members of the diagnostic medical imaging or surgical team. As a sonographer, you’ll work closely with radiologists, cardiologists, and vascular or general surgeons, as well as other allied professionals. In this role, you’ll help diagnose, treat and prevent diseases and disabilities, improving the health care conditions of your community. Nova Southeastern University’s B.S. in Medical Sonography program integrates both general and vascular sonography into its curriculum, giving you a competitive advantage when it’s time to enter the workforce.
General sonography includes subspecialties in obstetrics and gynecology, abdomen and small parts (soft tissues and superficial glands), as well as neurobiology. Vascular sonography studies the anatomical and physiological characteristics of blood vessels (veins and arteries) in the human body. At NSU, you’ll gain hands-on experience in high-tech laboratories, and develop your skills through an intensive 12-month clinical externship.
Why Should You Major in Medical Sonography at NSU?
- Get hands-on experience on state-of-the-art machines that are just like the ones used in hospitals and laboratories, including advanced simulators for obstetrics and gynecology, and basic echocardiography.
- Small class sizes allow you to work one-on-one with your professors.
- You’ll be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registry examination, 60 days before the expected date of graduation.
- NSU has a long list of clinical sites across the U.S. that offer exceptional opportunities.
- The program is 27 months: 15 months of instruction and 12 months of clinical externship.
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Curriculum
27-month program; some courses are offered online: Ethics, Epidemiology, Principles of Leadership, Health Policy, Conflict Resolution, Research Design in Health Care, Cultural Competency, Academic and Professional Writing, Health care and Aging. All sonography courses are delivered on campus.
Courses
- Health Care Ethics
- Introduction to Epidemiology
- Research Design in Health Care
- Principles in Leadership
- Conflict Resolution in Health Care
- Health Policy
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Academic and Professional Writing
- Health Care and Aging
- Basic Life Support/CPR
- Ultrasound Physics I
- Ultrasound Cross-Sectional Anatomy
- Ultrasound Physics II/SPI Exam
- Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Cerebrovascular Testing/Lab
- Venous Testing/Lab
- Peripheral Arterial Testing/Lab
- Abdominal Sonography I/Lab
- Abdominal Sonography II/Lab
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Ultrasound I/Lab
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Ultrasound II/Lab
- Small Parts Sonography/Lab
- Clinical Preparation and Review
- Clinical Externship I
- Clinical Externship II
- Clinical Externship III
Experiential Learning/Internships
Medical sonography majors enjoy exclusive internships at organizations like the Veterans Affairs Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Broward Health, Baptist Health South Florida, Shands Teaching Hospital & Clinic, Hope Women's Center, and many others across the country.
Career Opportunities
Increase Your Prospects for Secure Employment with a Sonography Degree
An aging Baby Boomer population is contributing to the growing need for medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians, including vascular technologists. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment in this field will grow at a much faster rate than the average for all other jobs, a 12 percent growth from 2019 to 2029. Your medical sonography degree from NSU prepares you for this in-demand profession.
Average Starting Salary
According to a 2019 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for diagnostic medical sonographers was $74,320.
Shark Destinations
You’ll find NSU medical sonography alumni at health care organizations like Baptist Health South Florida, Memorial Health, Broward Health, Tampa General Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Veterans Affairs Hospital, Broward Health, and Seton Healthcare Family. * Some sonographers own their own independent laboratories and provide services to physicians and hospitals. Others can seek careers in the industry among the manufacturers of ultrasound equipment in sales or applications or plan a future in research or education.
*Data provided by NSU’s Office of Career Development.