Abstract:College students may be indecisive in deciding on a major and may be interested in exploring the possibilities of a profession in healthcare. Advisors and students may not be familiar with the career opportunities and pathway to becoming a diagnostic medical sonographer. This article will briefly describe the profession of sonography, the role a sonographer plays in healthcare, a description of the curricular requirements, job outlook, and resources to learn more about the profession.
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