Diagnostic Medical Sonography Professional Certificate

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program combines didactic and clinical study that enables the graduate to function in the medical community as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. Sonographers perform medical imaging using sophisticated ultrasound instrumentation. The program is four semesters of full-time study. For admission to the program, the applicant should have had a two-year course in a patient care related allied health field.

A Professional Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is awarded to those students completing the full time program. Graduates find employment in hospitals and private clinics.

Specific Admission Requirements
Preference will be given to applicants whose applications are complete and received by the NHTI Admissions Office no later than January 9, 2009 for Fall 2009 admission with the exception of the interview.

1. Applicants must have completed a two year AMA or AMA equivalent allied health training program that is patient care related, e.g., radiologic technology, nursing, physical therapy, etc.
2. In lieu of #1, a Bachelor's Degree in Science qualifies for admission.
3. The following college level courses are required with grades of “C” or higher:
   • Algebra, statistics or higher level mathematics course;
   • Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II, with laboratories;
   • Communication Skills (may be met by a variety of courses including, English, speech or composition;
   • General college-level physics and/or radiographic physics.
4. Medical Terminology is strongly recommended.
5. A personal interview is required.
6. Three letters of recommendation must be submitted to the admissions department (PDF or contact the Admissions Office at (603) 271-7134).
7. The applicant must complete a course in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Allied Health Professionals. This includes one and two person adult, infant, and child rescue.

Information about transferring to other institutions

Diagnostic Medical Imaging Mission Statement

In concert with the NHTI's Mission Statement, the Diagnostic Medical Imaging Department provides the highest standards of theoretical and clinical educational experiences for its students, thereby empowering them to improve the public's health by ensuring access to quality Sonographic and Radiologic health care. Through a process of continuous improvement, we will exceed expectations in educating our students.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Clinical, Internship and Practicum Sites

Bedford Commons OB, Bedford, NH
Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH
Concord Hospital, Concord, NH
Cottage Hospital, Woodsville, NH
Elliot Hospital, Manchester, NH
Frisbie Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NH
H.D. Goodall Hospital, Sanford, ME
Hitchcock Clinic, Concord, NH
Hitchcock Clinic, Manchester, NH
Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia, NH
Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME
Maine Medical Center OB/GYN Associates, Portland, ME
New London Hospital, New London, NH
Parkland Medical Center, Derry, NH
Southern Maine Medical Center, Biddeford, ME
Southern NH Medical Center, Nashua, NH
St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua, NH
The Surgical Care Group, Manchester, NH
York Hospital, York, ME
VA Medical Center - Manchester, NH

# Indicates major field courses.

Revised July 18, 2008

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