Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (BS)—General Fast Track
Location: Worcester | Start Term: FallThis 16-month program—designed for transfer students or those with associate’s or bachelor’s degrees—will prepare you to qualify as an entry-level sonographer with a strong foundation in abdomen-extended and obstetrics/gynecological sonography
Capture Images That Have the Power to Save Lives
Achieve Success in a Thriving Field
As a sonographer with a Bachelor of Science degree from MCPHS, you’ll be well-positioned to make a difference and accomplish more.
13%
Job GrowthProjected job growth for sonographers through 2034, significantly faster than the average occupation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025.
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in the Country for ROIA Georgetown University study ranked MCPHS fifth in the U.S. among 4,600 colleges for return on investment (ROI).
$89k
Median SalaryThe median salary for a diagnostic medical sonographer is $89,340, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Discover Diagnostic Medical Sonography at MCPHS
Sonora Shelton
| BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography"At MCPHS, I thrived in a small cohort of students. I got a lot of individualized attention from professors. They knew my name, my background, and how to help me do my best."
Sangita Pudasaini,
| BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography"The sonographers and my preceptor were helpful. I'm still learning, but now I'm confident about talking with patients and getting them ready for the scan."
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Hone Your Professional Skills
You’ll develop the ability to recognize abnormal pathologies before you even enter the clinic. And you’ll learn to think critically, so when you expand into clinical work, you’ll be ready to problem-solve on your feet and give patients care they deserve.
The MCPHS—Worcester Diagnostic Medical Sonography—General Concentration program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
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The downloadable PDF and table below summarize program effectiveness data, including information on student retention, job placement, and credential success rate for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography—General Fast Track (Worcester) program.
Minimum expectations of the DMS program is to prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the following concentration(s) it offers: Abdominal sonography - Extended and Obstetrics and gynecology sonography.
Cognitive
- Demonstrate knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology, relational anatomy and sonographic appearance of anatomic structures.
- Demonstrate knowledge of pathophysiology and sonographic appearances of pathology as it pertains to abdominal and OB/GYN sonography
- Describe sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal anatomy.
- Demonstrate awareness of resources for professional development.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills through image analysis and correlation with patient history.
Psychomotor
- Demonstrate knowledge of sonography instrumentation, including biologic effects and quality control.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of ergonomic techniques.
- Demonstrate normal anatomy, normal variants and abnormal anatomy sonographically, using set protocols, including measurements and Doppler patterns, where applicable.
- Evaluate scanning protocol and modification(s) based on the sonographic findings and the differential diagnoses.
Affective:
- Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate compassionate and ethical patient care
- Understand the importance of Interprofessional collaboration in patient care.
- Demonstrate awareness of cultural competence and humility in a healthcare setting.
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