Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree

Make a difference as a diagnostic medical sonographer and join one of the fastest-growing fields in health care! Our associate degree sonography program at P.I.T. serves the local community and dedicated students by providing the training and proper education needed to fulfill the duties of a diagnostic medical sonographer.

The program is committed to graduate students capable of attaining the status of registered diagnostic medical sonographer. Pennsylvania Institute of Technology provides access and equal opportunity to all qualified individuals who apply.

What You Can Do with a Sonography Degree

Sonographers are highly skilled professionals who use imaging equipment that emits sound waves directed toward internal organs, blood vessels, tissues, and other structures. Ultrasound is commonly used to monitor fetal growth, along with imaging the heart, the abdomen, gynecological, vascular, and musculoskeletal systems.

Physicians heavily rely on sonographers to be the “eyes” inside the patient and aid in early diagnosis. Once obtaining a medical diagnostic sonographer degree, you will be able to work in settings such as:

  • Hospitals – You’ll work closely with physicians and create ultrasound images of patients to support diagnoses across a wide range of domains such as those relating to cardiac, OBGYN, abdominal, and vascular issues.
  • Clinics – You’ll perform routine outpatient ultrasounds and coordinate with primary care physicians. Medical sonographers are also responsible for maintaining continuity of care with patients.
  • Private practicesIn this setting, you’ll perform exams and interact closely with patients and physicians.

Through our associate degree sonography program, graduates will be prepared to conduct general sonography tasks. With additional training, graduates can perform cardiac sonography, vascular technology, and other sub-specialties. We prepare our students to complete any task in multiple work environments.

Choose P.I.T. for Your Sonography Associate Degree

At Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, we are determined to support you to ensure your success in the medical sonographer degree program. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to helping students achieve their goals and preparing them for their future careers

One key aspect of our school is its convenient proximity to different areas surrounding Philadelphia. P.I.T. is located in the heart of Delaware County and is close to:

  • Chester County
  • Montgomery County
  • Bucks County
  • Philadelphia County

P.I.T.’s extensive reach extends even further, as we are conveniently located near Wilmington, Delaware. No matter where you are in the region, P.I.T. is dedicated to helping you pursue your medical sonographer associate degree.

Along with our convenient location, P.I.T. is also proud to offer the following benefits to students in our sonography degree program:

Plus, be sure to check out Paige Boyer’s success story on how P.I.T. was able to make her career aspirations come true through our medical sonography degree program.

Contact P.I.T. About Our Medical Diagnostic Sonography Associate Degree Program

Ready to take your academic career to the next level? Contact P.I.T. today to learn more about the medical sonography degree. We look forward to speaking with you!

Did you know that Diagnostic Medical Sonography was ranked the #6 Health Care Support Job in 2024 by U.S. News?!

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Did you know that Diagnostic Medical Sonography was recognized as one of 3 High-Paying Associate Degrees That Pay $100,000+ In 2024 by Forbes?!

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Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Obstetrics and Gynecology program and the Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Abdominal-Extended program at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).

Course Code Course Name Credits
PHS130 Physics 3.00
DMS285 Sonography Clinical 4 5.75
DMS251 Sonography Clinical 3 2.50
DMS225 Abdominopelvic Pathophysiology 3.50
DMS210 Sonography Clinical 2 1.25
DMS224 Introduction to Vascular Sonography 3.00
DMS206 High Resolution Sonography 3.00
DMS231 Sonography of High-Risk Obstetrics 3.50
DMS110 Sonography Clinical 1 1.00
DMS289 Sonography Clinical 5 6.00
MTH145 College Algebra and Trigonometry 3.00
BIO135 Anatomy and Physiology I 4.00
BIO112 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 4.00
PSY105 Introduction to Psychology 3.00
PSY109 Human Growth and Development 3.00
BIO136 Anatomy and Physiology II 4.00
DMS290 Advanced Ultrasound and Review 3.00
DMS101 Introduction to Sonography 2.50
DMS103 Basic Ultrasound Physics 3.00
DMS104 Abdominopelvic Sonography 4.50
DMS203 Advanced Physics 3.00
DMS204 Sonography of Obstetrics and Gynecology 4.00
ENG215 Analytical Writing 3.00
COM108 Communications and Social Interaction 3.00
ENG108 English Composition 3.00
MOT115 Healthcare in a Trans Cultural Environment 3.00

The philosophy of this program is to educate and develop skilled sonographers in the field of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and to assist them in understanding the importance of their role on the allied health care team as they contribute to total patient care.

The following specific outcomes have been adopted by the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program for its twenty-four-month program leading to an associate in science degree:

  1. Demonstration of practical application in the professional and technical aspects of patient care related to medical sonography. Skills in demonstrating respect for interpersonal relationships, including moral and ethical responsibilities to increase effective communication and empathy for the diverse patient population with an awareness of cultural diversity within the community.
  2. An understanding of disease entities and their influence on sonographic techniques, enabling the student to produce optimum diagnostic sonograms and ensure effective care for the patient.

Denise Boyle

Denise Boyle

Program Director, Diagnostic Medical Sonography


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