• Medical Training Institute of New York

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Our Diagnostic Medical Sonography program provides a solid foundation for a successful career in this field, opening the door to numerous growth and advancement opportunities. It’s essential to choose a program that aligns with your career goals and delivers the education and training necessary for your success, such as the one at the Medical Training Institute of New York, which prepares you for licensure by the New York State Board of Education.

Overview

The Medical Training Institute of New York offers a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, a 72-90 weeks (approximately 17-19 months). This program combines hands-on clinical training and academic coursework in sonography principles, technology, physics, and instrumentation to prepare students for entry-level roles as diagnostic medical sonographers. Designed to provide a comprehensive education, the program equips students with the skills to perform diagnostic sonography examinations, interpret sonographic patterns, and understand the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of scanned organ systems. Graduates are eligible to sit for the ARDMS and/or ARRT Registry exams, opening doors to a variety of career opportunities in healthcare.

Program Highlights
  • Comprehensive curriculum: on-campus lectures, imaging labs, and externships
  • Focus on anatomy, physiology, and sonographic protocols for diagnostic imaging
  • Training to prepare for ARDMS and/or ARRT Registry Exams
  • Clinical training at a single location with coordinated didactic and clinical instruction

Graduates will gain the skills to conduct diagnostic sonography under a physician’s direction, including preparing patients, obtaining quality images, and assisting in diagnoses.

Specialized Sonography Fields
  • Abdominal: Imaging organs like the liver, kidneys, and pancreas
  • Breast: Identifying cysts or tumors and aiding in cancer treatment planning
  • Cardiac: Assessing heart function, including fetal heart conditions
  • Musculoskeletal: Imaging muscles, tendons, and joints
  • Pediatrics: Focused on imaging children and infants
  • Obstetric/Gynecologic: Monitoring pregnancies and reproductive health
  • Vascular: Evaluating blood flow and diagnosing blockages or clots

Diagnostic medical sonographers use specialized equipment to create detailed images, helping physicians diagnose medical conditions effectively.

Program Summary

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Effective Communication
  • Health Careers Orientation
  • Algebra
  • Math and Physics
  • Ultrasound Physics
  • Basic Ultrasound Scan Techniques
  • General Pathology
  • Abdomen
  • Superficial Structures
  • Obstetrics
  • Female and male Reproduction
  • Pediatrics
  • DMS Externship

WHO WILL BENEFIT

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Those Considering Radiology

If your goal is to become an imaging Technologist, starting out as a Diagnostic Medical Technologist is a great opportunity to explore the radiology imaging field. You'll get the chance to work alongside Physicians and Surgeons in a variety of healthcare settings, earning invaluable experience and skills along the way.

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Aspiring Medical Professionals

Working as a Diagnostic Medical Technologist gives many of us our first taste of working in the medical field. You might gain inspiration to continue that career path and get a more in-depth understanding of the medical world. It's okay to share this desire with your interviewer. It shows your dedication to the field and your willingness to learn.

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Job Stability

As the large baby-boom population ages, the need to diagnose medical conditions—such as blood clots and heart disease—will likely increase.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall employment of diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists/technicians is projected to grow significantly from 2020 to 2030.

Winter 2025

January 21, 2025

Total hours: 1800

Day, Evening, Weekend Options

Weekdays: 72/90 Weeks Weekends: 90 Weeks

Weekdays: 25/20 hours Weekends: 20 hours

Tuition Cost: $25,000

Total Program Cost: $30,614

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Spring 2025

March 12, 2025

Total hours: 1800

Day, Evening, Weekend Options

Weekdays: 72/90 Weeks Weekends: 90 Weeks

Weekdays: 25/20 hours Weekends: 20 hours

Tuition Cost: $25,000

Total Program Cost: $30,614

Apply Now

Schedule of Sessions Options

9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Morning Schedule

The day program is 72 weeks long. Students attend classes 20 hours a week attending classes Monday through Thursday.

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Evening Schedule

The evening program is 90 weeks long. Students complete 20 hours a week attending classes Monday through Thursday.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Weekend Schedule

The weekend program is 86 weeks long, where students complete 20 hours a week attending classes on Friday (6pm-10pm), Saturday and Sunday.

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