Diagnostic Medical Sonography Professional Certificate

A Professional Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is awarded to upon successful completion of the program.

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. Graduates find employment in hospitals and private clinics.

This program is financial aid eligible. To be eligible for federal financial aid, students must submit an official, final high school transcript, or the equivalent documentation that demonstrates high school completion, to the NHTI Admissions Office.

Transfer Information

• Transferring to other institutions
• Transferring to NHTI

Specific Admission Requirements
Preference will be given to applicants whose applications are complete and received by the NHTI Admissions Offi ce no later than January 28, 2011 for Fall 2011 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 with a major in Science field 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; qualified candidates will be contacted after the deadlines to arrange an interview;
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.

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: 17 Aug 2010

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