Diagnostic Ultrasound

About this Major

The diagnostic ultrasound program prepares students for the profession of diagnostic medical sonography. Founded on a concentration in basic sciences, the program affords simultaneous opportunities for receiving a liberal arts education, as well as didactic and practical exposure to a range of ultrasound specialties. This approach leads not only to competence in the practice of sonography, but also to the development of future leaders in the field.

Related Career Paths

• Diagnostic medical sonographer
• Radiation therapist
• X-ray technician
• EKG technician
• Respiratory therapist
• Health specialties teacher (post-secondary)
• Medical illustrator
• MRI technologist

Key Workplace Skills

• Work in a team structure
  
• Make decisions and solve problems
  
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work
  
• Verbally communicate with people inside and outside an organization
  
• Detail-orientation
  
• Gain related technical knowledge
  
• Flexibility/adaptability
  

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Regional Internships
Swedish Hospital
Virginia Mason
University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle Children’s Hospital

Organizations and Leadership
Minority Association of Pre-health Students
Volunteer at a local hospital or clinic
Fundraise for a health-related issue

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Potential Employers

• Physician’s office
• Hospitals and clinics
• Biotechnology companies
• Medical and diagnostic laboratories
• Mobile imaging units
• Veterinary clinics

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