THE INSTITUTE OF ALLIED
MEDICAL PROFESSIONS
The Institute of Allied Medical Professions believes the basic purpose of is to prepare one for the highest degree of self-realization through quality education and training necessary to face the complexities of today's work environment. IAMP is a private career school, training students in the field of medical imaging since 1974.
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Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm
Manhattan Campus: (212) 847-7490
Stamford Campus: (203) 541-5674
Long Island Campus (516) 450-3110
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers use high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to produce dynamic visual images of organs, tissues, and blood flow inside the body. Sonographers work closely with physicians by providing diagnostic images and a summary of technical findings to aid in reaching a medical diagnosis. This is a non-radiation modality and may be used on any patient, from prenatal to geriatric age. Sonographers may work in a hospital, clinic, physician's office, in education, sales or as an applications specialist. Daily tasks of the sonographer include:
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- Obtain and record an accurate patient history
- Perform diagnostic procedures and obtain diagnostic images
- Analyze technical information
- Use independent judgment in recognizing the need to extend the scope of the procedure according to the diagnostic findings
- Provide oral or written summary of the technical findings to the physician for medical diagnosis
- Provide quality patient care
- Collaborate with physicians and other members of the healthcare team
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JOB OUTLOOK
Employment of diagnostic medical sonographers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2016 as the population grows and ages, increasing the demand for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic technology. In addition to job openings due to growth, some job openings will arise from the need to replace sonographers who leave the occupation permanently.

Opportunities should be favorable because sonography is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to radiologic procedures, as patients seek safer treatment methods. Unlike most diagnostic imaging methods, sonography does not involve radiation, so harmful side effects and complications from repeated use are rarer for both the patient and the sonographer. Sonographic technology is expected to evolve rapidly and to spawn many new sonography procedures, such as 3D-sonography for use in obstetric and ophthalmologic diagnosis. However, high costs may limit the rate at which some promising new technologies are adopted.

Hospitals will remain the principal employer of diagnostic medical sonographers. However, employment is expected to grow more rapidly in offices of physicians and in medical and diagnostic laboratories, including diagnostic imaging centers. Health facilities such as these are expected to grow very rapidly through 2016 due to the strong shift toward outpatient care, encouraged by third-party payers and made possible by technological advances that permit more procedures to be performed outside the hospital.

Source:
U.S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Occupational Outlook Handbook