COTC Hosts Continuing Sonography Education Conference

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) hosted the Continuing Sonography Education Conference on Oct. 12, 2024. Led by the diagnostic medical sonography technology (DMS) program, this event brought together sonographers, alumni, radiology managers, students and clinical partners from across central Ohio for a day of professional growth and collaboration. 

The conference was sponsored by Licking Memorial Health Systems, GE Healthcare, Probo Medical and Philips Healthcare. Their support helped cover the event’s costs, ensuring a successful and accessible experience for all attendees. 

The event featured nine expert guest speakers who shared their knowledge, insights and cutting-edge techniques, contributing significantly to the advancement of both the local community and the sonography profession.  

The conference highlighted the importance of staying up to date with rapid advancements in healthcare technology. As medical advancements and techniques evolve, sonographers must maintain current knowledge and skills to ensure the highest quality of patient care.  

“We are committed to providing education that propels the healthcare industry forward,” said DMS Program Director Melinda Brillhart, EdD. “By bringing together the local ultrasound community, we collaborated on techniques to enhance patient care and sonography. Events like this conference show support for the professional growth of sonographers and the wider medical community, as well as foster connections among healthcare professionals.” 

For more information on COTC’s DMS program, visit go.cotc.edu/dms.