About
Maine College of Health Professions’ Advanced Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography in Lewiston, Maine, prepares students to work as sonographers and contribute to healthcare teams. The program develops knowledge and clinical skills for abdominal and obstetrical and gynecological sonography, leading to eligibility to apply for the physics, abdomen, and obstetrical and gynecological examinations through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Instruction is delivered through classroom study, campus laboratory practice, and clinical settings, with clinical practicums providing supervised patient-care experience. Admission is designed for individuals who have already earned degrees, including professionals such as radiologic technologists, registered nurses, radiation therapists, nuclear medicine technologists, and respiratory therapists. Transfer applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) physics, abdomen, and obstetrical and gynecological examinations
Organization
Maine College of Health Professions
Maine College of Health Professions
Located in Lewiston, ME, Maine College of Health Professions is a higher education institution specializing in healthcare education. It offers CNA to BSN programs and an Associate Degree Clinical Health Science program with four allied health certificates, including Phlebotomy Technician. The school emphasizes individualized education with small class sizes, hands-on training in state-of-the-art simulation labs, and diverse clinical rotations through close hospital connections. This approach provides a highly personalized and practical healthcare education experience, supporting student success and inspiring lifelong learning.
Highlights:
- 100% job placement rate for graduates
- Individualized education with small class sizes
- Hands-on training in state-of-the-art simulation labs
- Diverse clinical rotations through close hospital connections
- Offers Phlebotomy Technician certificate as part of Associate Degree Clinical Health Science Program
- Multiple start dates and full- or part-time options for phlebotomy program
- Phlebotomy program is financial aid eligible
- Phlebotomy program has a duration of approximately 3 weeks