BS in Diagnostic Sonography—Fast Track (Worcester)

Capture Images That Have the Power to Save Lives

Work alongside professional experts through clinical experiences in prestigious medical facilities in New England and beyond. Building on your bachelor’s degree, you’ll receive a strong foundation in abdominal and obstetric/gynecological sonography. After graduation, you will be eligible to apply for national board exams in Abdominal and OB/GYN offered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

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 Growth

Projected job growth for sonographers through 2034, significantly faster than the average occupation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025.

#5

in the Country for ROI

A Georgetown University study ranked MCPHS fifth in the U.S. among 4,600 colleges for return on investment (ROI).

$89k

Median Salary

The 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

Work with the latest, state-of-the-art technology available in our labs to become a highly skilled advanced imaging specialist.

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."

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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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In this video series, we’re exploring the most common medical imaging techniques and how they help detect and diagnose disease. Learn how ultrasound creates real-time images of organs, tissues, and blood flow.

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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.

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Accreditation

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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Program Effectiveness Data

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.

Program Effectiveness Data [PDF]

Student Learning Outcomes

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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Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (BS)—General Fast Track