Diagnostic Medical Sonography FAQ’s
Jackson College has compiled this information to assist you as you are preparing for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs in General Sonography.
- Who is a Sonographer?
- What is the nature of a sonographer’s work and what do they do?
- Where do sonographers work? Where are job opportunities available?
- How much money could I make in this line of work?
- Is sonography right for me?
- How do I learn the skills to become a sonographer? What methods are used to teach students?
- I am interested in Jackson College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography hybrid program. Can I complete the program from home?
- How many hours a week must I attend clinical?
- Can I go to clinical at night or on weekends?
- Can I work while going through this program?
- How much does the DMS program cost?
- How does the admission process for the DMS programs work?
- Can I apply for one of the DMS programs if I am currently taking pre-requisites necessary for admission the semester my application is due?
- What are the benefits in completing a job shadow in the field of sonography?
- How do I know if courses taken at other colleges will transfer to Jackson College to fulfill prerequisite requirements?
- If I am from a state or city that Jackson College does not have a current clinical site, can I still apply to the program?
- What makes the sonography programs at Jackson College different from others?
- What does “accredited program” mean to a DMS graduate?