Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography - Certificate

As sonography continues to become a more attractive alternative to radiologic procedures, the demand for trained diagnostic cardiac sonographers is increasing. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts employment in this field to increase much faster than average through 2014 as the population grows and ages.† A Kaplan College education can provide you with the skills necessary to open the doors to this highly sought-after career.

At Kaplan College, our diagnostic cardiac sonography program can prepare you for a career future with responsibilities such as:

• Obtaining echocardiographic images
• Performing measurements on the echocardiogram
• Providing the physician with relevant information to make a diagnosis

Our program offers the opportunity for existing ultrasound technicians, EKG technicians, and other health care professionals wishing to expand their knowledge in this area to obtain advanced training and knowledge.

Learn how your educational experience here at Kaplan College can be the start or advancement of a gratifying career in the medical field.

^{† Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition.}

Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound - Diploma

Our Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound offers a rewarding career opportunity in the field of health care. From working with patients to handling billing, the possibilities are seemingly endless.

Diagnostic Vascular Sonography - Certificate

As sonography becomes a progressively more attractive alternative to radiologic procedures, the demand for professionally trained diagnostic vascular sonographers continues to increase. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor predicts employment to increase much faster than the average through 2014 due to increasing demand for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic technology as the population grows and ages.† A Kaplan College education can provide you with the skills necessary to open the doors to this highly sought-after career.

The diagnostic vascular sonography curriculum can prepare you to assume responsibilities performing ultrasounds in a hospital, imaging center, or private facility. Some of these duties include:

• Explaining procedures and preparing patients for examination
• Obtaining vascular 2-D, color-flow, and spectral Doppler images
• Performing measurements on the images
• Providing the physician with relevant information to make a diagnosis

This program also offers the opportunity for existing ultrasound technicians and other health care professionals wishing to expand their expertise in this area to obtain advanced training and knowledge.

Learn how your educational experience at Kaplan College can be the start or advancement of a gratifying career in the medical field.

^{† Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition.}

Medical Assistant - Diploma

There is no better time to join the health care industry than now. Not only have physicians and hospitals become dependent on medical assistants as trusted allies but other segments in this industry have become equally reliant. Divisions such as home health care agencies, insurance companies and pharmaceutical companies hire our medical assisting graduates. With both administrative and clinical skills, Kaplan College medical assistant graduates are hired first.

Radiologic Technology - Diploma

If you are interested in a career that combines medical knowledge, technology, and patient contact, Kaplan College's radiologic technology program is a great place to start. Radiologic technicians are responsible for taking x-rays and administering non-radioactive materials into patients' bloodstreams for diagnostic purposes. They explain the procedure to patients, and then position the patient and radiographic equipment to ensure that the parts of the body can be properly imaged. An education from Kaplan College can help prepare you to enter this exciting and expanding career field.

Radiologic technicians perform diagnostic imaging procedures in hospital diagnostic imaging departments, surgical theaters, emergency rooms, doctor's offices, and other health care settings using fixed and/or portable machines. Our radiologic technology program offers hands-on clinical training and includes instruction in:

• Systemic and skeletal anatomy, radiographic terminology, and the principles of radiation protection
• How x-rays are produced and the requirements and design of radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile, and tomographic equipment
• Medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and common pathologies of the different systems of the body
• Responsibilities of the radiographer to patients, other staff members, and the general public

X-Ray Technician/Back Office Medical Assistant - Diploma

The objective of the X-ray Technician/Medical Assistant Back Office Diploma program is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills and work habits required for an entry-level position in the field. The curriculum emphasizes development of effective techniques which provide protection for the patient and technician, prepares graduates to take the California State Examination in Limited Permit Radiological Technology for state licensure, and provides back office medical assisting training with preparation for certification in order to increase job opportunities. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded a diploma. The graduate must pass the California State Examination to secure a position as an x-ray technician.