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Radiation & Imaging Sciences - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Concentration
Bellevue College
ETPL
The BAS concentration in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is designed for individuals who have completed diagnostic medical sonography educational programs and want to advance their knowledge and skills within this specialty. The curriculum includes an overview of business and administrative functions in healthcare, foundational knowledge in information systems and accreditation, and essentials of leadership, along with advanced ultrasound imaging expertise. The degree includes 180 credits, 50 of those included from the national certification and 40 from prerequisite/co-requisite work. The other 90 credits are 300-400 level classes in the Radiation and Imaging Sciences and Healthcare Management and Leadership programs, as well as general education courses in economics, communications, and ethics.
Individuals must have: National certification in Diagnostic Ultrasound. Demonstrated completion from a regionally accredited college of the following courses, or their equivalent, with a grade point average of 2.0 or better: BIOL& 241 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II; English composition course. In addition to eligibility requirements, students must achieve the following: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for all coursework taken at BC and the courses applied to the degree, including credits transferred from other colleges. At least 45 quarter credits for the degree must be completed in residence at BC, of which 30 credits must be upper division.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
No
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
N/A
Employment performance results
Program type
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Completion rate
97%
Employment rate
93%
Typical (median) hourly earnings
$47.89
Typical (median) annual earnings
$89,899.00
Top industries for graduates
Program type
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
Average number of students who completed each year
34
Gender
Male
11%
Female
89%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
11%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
62%
Multi-racial
21%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
56%
30 to 39
33%
40 to 49
10%
50 and over
1%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
3%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
21%
Some college experience, but no degree
23%
Certificate or AA
21%
BA or higher
31%
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