Diploma in Ultrasonography Technician ( 1 year )

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Diploma in Ultrasonography Technician ( 1 year )

Diploma in Ultrasonography Technician – 1 Year (Non-Semester)

📌 Course Duration:

1 Year (Full-Time)

📌 Eligibility Criteria:

  • 10+2 (Science stream: Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

  • OR Diploma/Degree in Radiology, Nursing, or Allied Health Sciences

  • Some institutes may require prior clinical background (like DMLT, B.Sc. Radiography, etc.)

📌 Objective of the Course:

To train students in operating ultrasound equipment, capturing images of internal organs, assisting physicians in diagnosis, and maintaining ultrasound equipment.

📚 Syllabus Breakdown (1 Year)

1. Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology

  • Overview of human body systems (digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, etc.)

  • Introduction to anatomical terms

  • Human tissues and organs relevant to ultrasonography

2. Basics of Medical Imaging

  • Introduction to imaging modalities (X-Ray, MRI, CT, USG)

  • Radiation physics (brief, since USG is non-ionizing)

  • Comparison between imaging techniques

3. Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation

  • Principles of ultrasound

  • Acoustic impedance, frequency, wavelength

  • Types of probes and transducers

  • Doppler ultrasound basics

  • Image formation and optimization

  • Artifacts in ultrasonography

4. Abdominal and Pelvic Ultrasound

  • Liver, gall bladder, pancreas, kidneys, spleen

  • Urinary bladder and prostate

  • Uterus and ovaries (transabdominal and transvaginal approaches)

5. Obstetric Ultrasound

  • Fetal growth and development

  • First, second, and third trimester scanning

  • Biophysical profile

  • Placenta and amniotic fluid assessment

6. Small Parts and Superficial Structures

  • Thyroid, breast, scrotum

  • Musculoskeletal ultrasound (basic introduction)

7. Vascular Ultrasound (Doppler Studies)

  • Principles of Doppler

  • Peripheral arterial and venous system

  • Carotid artery scanning

8. Ultrasound-guided Procedures (Introduction)

  • FNAC, biopsy, and drainage under ultrasound

  • Safety protocols

9. Patient Care and Ethics

  • Patient preparation and positioning

  • Communication skills

  • Legal and ethical aspects in sonography

  • Documentation and reporting

🏥 Practical / Clinical Training

  • Hands-on training in hospitals or diagnostic centers

  • Performing real-time scans under supervision

  • Case documentation

  • At least 3 months of full-time clinical exposure (varies by institute)

📄 Evaluation & Certification

  • Theory exam (internal and/or board)

  • Practical exam with viva

  • Logbook of performed scans

  • Certification awarded upon successful completion

🧾 Career Opportunities

  • Ultrasound Technician/Sonographer

  • Diagnostic Centers

  • Private Clinics

  • Hospitals (Radiology/Imaging Departments)

  • Portable/Point-of-Care Ultrasound services

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