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Diagnostic medical sonography utilizes high-frequency sound waves that produce images of organs, tissues and blood flow inside the body that help doctors diagnose patient illness. Sonographers typically work closely with patients and radiologists in health-care settings, including hospitals, diagnostic medical centers, mobile ultrasound companies, medical clinics, and physician’s offices.

The diagnostic medical sonographer utilizes medical ultrasound techniques to gather sonographic data used to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. Typical tasks include registering patients, setting up appointments, operating the systems and performing ultrasound procedures.

Coursework includes routine clinical procedures, patient care, equipment handling and operation, as well as a clinical externship needed to train students for entry-level sonographer positions. 

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Midwestern Career College

Midwestern Career College

Midwestern Career College, founded in 2004 in Chicago, IL, is a higher education institution dedicated to career training in healthcare, business, and IT. It emphasizes practical, hands-on education and provides comprehensive student support from enrollment through alumni. The college offers accelerated programs, such as Dental Assisting completable in 60 weeks, and advanced training in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology.

Highlights:

  • Boasts a 91% NBSTSA certification pass rate for its April 2025 Surgical Technology graduates
  • Phlebotomy Technician program is an 8-week course with hands-on training
  • Hosts an international student body from over 45 countries
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