The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Shadow Program provides individuals with an opportunity to shadow ultrasound technologists and observe ultrasound procedures firsthand in Reading Hospital’s Radiology Department. Opportunities are also available at the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences where individuals can observe Diagnostic Medical Sonography courses in the classroom and/or lab environment. Download the Shadow Program Brochure [PDF]
About the Program
Shadowing experiences at Reading Hospital’s Radiology Department are scheduled on Tuesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m., and Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Observations in classes at the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences are scheduled as availability permits.
Program Requirements
The requirements to shadow are:
- Must be at least 16 years of age or older
- If under age 18, parent/guardian consent form
- Photo identification and proof of age is required for ALL observers
- Appropriate attire must be followed
- Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
RHSHS prohibits discrimination including discrimination based on sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression, age, race, color, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, disability, economic means or veteran status. As such, Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX, including in admission and employment.
For More Information
For more information, or to schedule a shadowing experience, please contact the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at 484-628-0200.
Participation in a shadowing experience does not guarantee admission to Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. If applying to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, shadowing is highly encouraged.
