Two new health sciences degrees will be coming to the College of Central Florida in 2024. One will be the Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Technology degree, and the other will be the Respiratory Care degree. Each is a two-year associate degree program.
In CCF’s Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Technology program, participants will study medical imaging, and develop the skills required to perform ultrasounds as registered sonographers. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for national certification exams offered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography in the abdominal and OB/GYN specialties. Graduates can be employed in hospitals, medical centers, clinics, outpatient centers, and obstetrics and gynecology offices.
CCF’s new respiratory care degree will be offered at the Ocala and Wilton-Simpson Citrus campuses. This program will prepare students to evaluate and treat heart and lung symptoms and disorders in the profession of respiratory therapists. Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to take the National Board Examination for Respiratory Care to apply for licensure in the state of Florida.
Both programs will provide hands-on training in CF’s state-of-the-art training facilities, as well as clinical experiences with local health care providers to prepare graduates for high-demand, high-skilled careers. Each program will undergo its own accreditation process, and the first classes are expected to begin in fall 2024. Interested students can begin taking general education courses starting in the spring semester.
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Access to these programs is limited, as admissions processes and standards go beyond general college admissions. Attending the information session is mandatory before applying to either programme.
To learn more about CF’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology program, visit CF.edu/ultrasound.
