Diploma in Medical Imaging (Sonography)

Course Overview:

This diploma program prepares students for careers in diagnostic medical imaging, with a focus on ultrasound (sonography). It follows the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and Allied Health Professions Council guidelines.

Duration:

• 2–3 years (including clinical attachments)

Course Content:
Entry Requirements:
Career Opportunities:
Course Content:

• Fundamentals of ultrasound physics and imaging techniques.
• Anatomy and physiology relevant to sonography.
• Patient care and medical ethics in diagnostic imaging.
• Hands-on training in ultrasound scanning procedures.

Entry Requirements:

• WASSCE/SSSCE passes, with Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry) as a core subject.
• Minimum of C6 in English and Mathematics.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.

Career Opportunities:

• Diagnostic Sonographer in hospitals and imaging centers.
• Private practice in medical imaging and ultrasound diagnostics.
• Further studies in Radiology, Medical Imaging, or Biomedical Sciences.