GMCTA · Certificate Program
Diagnostic Medical Sonography / Ultrasound Technician
Study the didactic coursework 100% online and complete a supervised, hands-on clinical externship to master scanning skills.
CIP: 51.9999
Credential: Certificate of Completion
Clock Hours: 900
Trade Credits: 60
Format: 100% Online + Externship
Program Overview
GMCTA’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program blends flexible online theory with a structured, hands-on externship.
Curricula Outline
| Module | Topics |
|---|---|
| Ultrasound Physics & Knobology | Acoustics, attenuation, resolution, controls, image optimization, safety indices |
| Abdominal Sonography I–II | Hepatobiliary, pancreas, spleen, renal/urinary, aorta/IVC |
| OB/GYN Sonography I–II | Fetal biometry, placenta, uterus/ovaries, pathology |
| Intro to Vascular | Carotid duplex, venous insufficiency, DVT screening |
| Patient Care & Professional Practice | HIPAA, ethics, infection control, documentation |
| Clinical Externship | Supervised scanning, competencies, case logs |