Medical Sonography Research Paper

Medical Sonography: An Inside Look at a Rewarding Career
Natalia Sala
Southwestern Community College

Author’s Note:
This paper was prepared for English 114, taught by instructor Kenet Adamson

Abstract

The economic situation in the United States has led to many American workers considering the benefits of pursuing a two year, career-oriented education instead of the traditional four year bachelor’s degree. There are many associate’s degree programs that offer a quality education in flourishing and relatively high paying fields. One of these is Medical Sonography. Medical Sonography has enormous growth potential, and offers someone the ability to work in the medical field in a rewarding career. It is also a less competitive program than some of the other health sciences fields offered at the associate’s degree level, such as nursing or physical therapy assistant. Because of the less stringent admissions guidelines and a comparable earning potential, Medical Sonography is an exceptional choice for many people looking to further their careers in a limited amount of time.

Table of Contents
What is Medical Sonography? 4
What Does a Medical Sonographer Do? 6
How to Become a Medical Sonographer 7
Occupational Outlook 10
Recommendations 12
Conclusion
Medical Sonography has become increasingly competitive, and while most programs are offered at open enrollment two year institutions, the programs themselves have specific admissions requirements that must be met. According to Southwestern Community College’s 2013-2014 academic catalog, the first steps in the admissions process to the Medical Sonography program are as follows:
-Complete an application for the