About Monroe College
Monroe College was founded in 1933 with a single goal: To educate men and women for a successful future. Monroe is recognized as a leader in providing a focused, career-oriented, quality education that integrates classroom learning with real-world experience. Monroe offers a range of certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Monroe is more than a college. It is a family, a future, a path to your career. Students, instructors, and staff work together to reach their goals and to have each other’s backs. Monroe works with you to jumpstart your career from day one. The practical skills you learn, your internships, the relationships you build with employers in your field — they’re all focused on your future. At Monroe, everyone’s got your back. You’ll be given the information and skills needed to empower you, solve problems and make decisions in the real world. You’ll be better positioned to compete in the marketplace and forge a path of your very own. Monroe’s faculty and staff are wholly committed to your success. They will be your mentors, your advocates, your champions, and your cheerleaders, from the day you apply until the day you graduate and beyond. Rest assured, you will never feel lost in the crowd at Monroe.
About Program
Prepare for a dynamic and rewarding career in the rapidly growing field of diagnostic medical sonography. Sonographers use highly sophisticated ultrasound technology to create detailed internal images of the body, which physicians can then use to diagnose and monitor diseases. Sonographers require patience, physical stamina, good hand-eye coordination, and excellent communication skills. Besides science classes to help you learn about the human body, you’ll learn how to expertly employ and interpret sonographic imaging, follow regulations, and effectively communicate with patients. You’ll do several internships, too. They’re a core part of Monroe’s program.
Professional Opportunities
To ensure that you’ve got the skills and confidence you need to become an expert in your field, you’ll do three clinical internships as part of the program. These internships are typically in hospitals or health care settings such as physicians’ offices or diagnostic laboratories. Get hands-on experience plus the chance to connect with practitioners in your field.
Clubs and Organizations
- Alpha Eta – The national honor society for allied health professionals
- National Healthcare Association (NHA)
- Allied Health Club of Monroe College
Your Future Career as a DMS
Diagnostic Medical Sonography is one of the fastest growing occupations in the health field. Your responsibilities will vary depending on the area on which you focus. For example, abdominal sonographers specialize in imaging a patient’s abdominal cavity and nearby organs. Breast sonographers specialize in imaging a patient’s breast tissues. Obstetric and gynecologic sonographers image the female reproductive system, often in pregnancy.
