FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Department
Radiological Sciences and Medical Imaging Technology
Level
Certificate
Semesters
01
Credit
18 (12Th+06Clin)
INTRODUCTION
The Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (CDMS) is a competency-based, 6-month program designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical skills in medical ultrasound.
Program Duration: 6 Months
Location: 6.7 Km Japan Road, Sihala, Islamabad.
Recognized By: Higher Education Commission
Entry Requirements:
Minimum Academic Qualification
- Intermediate FSc Pre medical— 50% marks minimum
- MBBS, Nurses or LHVs
- ADP RIT/ ADP-Ultrasound
Preferred Background
- Science background
- Allied health workers seeking formal credentialing in ultrasound
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Months 1–3 — Foundations
S.No | Course Title | Code | Credit Hours |
1 | Fundamentals of Human Anatomy & Physiology | CDMS-101 | 2+0 |
2 | Medical Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation | CDMS-102 | 2+0 |
3 | Biosafety, Patient & Equipment Safety | CDMS-103 | 2+0 |
4 | Sonography Lab Skills-I (Transducer Handling, Image Orientation) | CDMS-104 | 0+3 |
| Semester Total |
| 9 |
Months 4–6 — Applied Sonography
S.No | Course Title | Code | Credit Hours |
5 | Introduction to Abdominal Ultrasound | CDMS-201 | 2+0 |
6 | Obstetrics & Gynecology Ultrasound — Basics | CDMS-202 | 2+0 |
7 | Pathology for Sonographers | CDMS-203 | 2+0 |
8 | Sonography Lab Skills-II (Supervised Scanning) | CDMS-204 | 0+3 |
| Semester Total |
| 9 |
CAREER PROSPECTUS
- Entry-level Sonography Technologist / Sonographer
- Eligibility to apply for 1-Year Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound (DDUS)
- Work in diagnostic labs, hospitals, and imaging centres
VISION & MISSION
- Demonstrate understanding of ultrasound physics and instrumentation
- Identify relevant human anatomy and physiology on ultrasound images
- Perform systematic abdominal, gynecological, and obstetric ultrasound scans
- Identify normal anatomy and common pathologies
- Optimize image quality and minimize artifacts
- Apply safety protocols including the ALARA principle
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a 06-month intensive program delivered in ODL format, designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills in medical ultrasound. Theoretical content is delivered online, while hands-on clinical training is conducted through supervised hospital attachment. The program covers physics, instrumentation, anatomy, abdominal, gynecological, and obstetrics ultrasound. Graduates will be equipped to perform basic to intermediate ultrasound examinations under supervision.
