Sonography Program Guide
This document will help guide you through the prerequisites and application process for the Lake Michigan College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. But if you still need help...
Prospective students are strongly encouraged to set an appointment with an academic advisor before starting any prerequisite testing and coursework. Contact the OneStop to make an appointment with an academic advisor by calling Student Services at (269) 927-8128.
Contact the Health Sciences Office for more information about the Sonography Program using the button above or find them at:
Health Sciences Office
2755 E. Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
(269) 927-8768
Why Study Sonography at LMC?
Sonography Career Opportunities
The sonographer (ultrasound technologist) is a medical imaging professional trained in Anatomy, Physiology, Patient care and safety and the physical principles of high-frequency soundwaves and their medical applications
The use of high-frequency soundwaves to locate and define organs within the body has been an increasingly important tool in the field of diagnostic imaging. Sonographers, also called ultrasound technologists, are highly-skilled professionals who operate sophisticated equipment to create diagnostic images of many areas of the body.
Ultrasound imaging enables recording and observing the dynamic nature of blood flow, heart motion and fetal activity. Diagnostic sonography exams are conducted without the use of ionizing radiation and often require little or no patient preparation or discomfort.
Qualified sonographers apply their education to provide medical imaging services at hospitals, physicians' offices, imaging centers and mobile sonographic imaging companies for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Sonographers can serve in other capacities such as:
- Departmental Managers
- Technical Advisors and Application Specialists
- Sales and Service for Manufacturers
- Educators
Employment Outlook
- Employment is expected to grow 14% through 2030, faster than average for all occupations.
- The median salary for a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is $75,920.*
- As the population ages, more sophisticated medical care is needed to meet their needs.
- Hospitals will remain the principal employer. Employment in offices, outpatient imaging centers and mobile companies will rise. Replacements for retiring professionals will rise.
* SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics – bls.gov, accessed November 2021