Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS) - NU095
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/12/2024
Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS) program is designed to prepare individuals to enter the diagnostic medical sonography profession upon graduation. This degree is a six-semester full-time day program that provides both theoretical and clinical instruction in sonography at the Joliet Junior College main campus, at hospitals and other health care organizations in the surrounding area. Diagnostic medical sonographers are highly skilled professionals who provide patient services using diagnostic techniques under the supervision of a licensed doctor of medicine. Diagnostic medical sonographers use specialized equipment to create images of structures inside the human body and perform a variety of diagnostic sonographic examinations of the abdomen, pelvis, small parts, pregnancy, superficial structures, vascular studies and other procedures. Diagnostic medical sonographers assist physicians in collecting patient diagnosis data necessary to reach diagnostic decisions. This profession requires the sonographer to use critical judgment and the ability to provide appropriate health care services.
Established in 2014
CIP: 51-0910 Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 9170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent without dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent without dependent care | 864 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25104 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25105 |
Provider Information
Joliet Junior College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Higher Learning Commission
Education Information
Associates Degree
104 Weeks ( 1792.00 Hours / 85.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $26,772.00 |
| Books | $4,685.00 |
| Tests | $2,085.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $750.00 |
| Total Cost | $34,292.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Visit www.jjc.edu for additional information. Contact Joliet Junior College Workforce Development at 815-280-1526.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Other - Placement testing
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS) - NU095
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 8/12/2024
Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS) program is designed to prepare individuals to enter the diagnostic medical sonography profession upon graduation. This degree is a six-semester full-time day program that provides both theoretical and clinical instruction in sonography at the Joliet Junior College main campus, at hospitals and other health care organizations in the surrounding area. Diagnostic medical sonographers are highly skilled professionals who provide patient services using diagnostic techniques under the supervision of a licensed doctor of medicine. Diagnostic medical sonographers use specialized equipment to create images of structures inside the human body and perform a variety of diagnostic sonographic examinations of the abdomen, pelvis, small parts, pregnancy, superficial structures, vascular studies and other procedures. Diagnostic medical sonographers assist physicians in collecting patient diagnosis data necessary to reach diagnostic decisions. This profession requires the sonographer to use critical judgment and the ability to provide appropriate health care services.
Established in 2014
CIP: 51-0910 Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 300 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for Full-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 9170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Students Living with Parents without dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent with dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent with dependent care | 864 |
| Pell Costs for full-time Independent without dependent care | 10170 |
| Pell Costs for less than half-time Independent without dependent care | 864 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25104 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 25105 |
Provider Information
Joliet Junior College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Higher Learning Commission
Education Information
Associates Degree
104 Weeks ( 1792.00 Hours / 85.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $26,772.00 |
| Books | $4,685.00 |
| Tests | $2,085.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $750.00 |
| Total Cost | $34,292.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Visit www.jjc.edu for additional information. Contact Joliet Junior College Workforce Development at 815-280-1526.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Other - Placement testing
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes