Inaugural Medical Sonography classes begin at RCC
With the beginning of Spring 2023 classes, Robeson Community College welcomed its first cohort in the medical sonography program.
“We are so excited to offer this new program,” stated program director Lindsey Norris. “RCC has worked hard at getting the Medical Sonography program started.”
Norris says that medical sonography is a highly sought-after program and it is in high demand in this area, with lots of job opportunities available.
“We were happy to see the interest this program generated, and we are looking forward to helping the students enrolled become the best medical sonographers they can be,” stated Norris.
For student Jasmin Kudakwashe, the program offers her a chance to give back.
“After a traumatic visit to the doctor that forever shaped my life, I realized I wanted to help others after receiving an ultrasound,” Kudakwashe stated. “I want to help give others the same closure that I received.”
With it being a tight-knit group, Kudakwashe says she expects she and her classmates to become “lifelong friends.”
“Everyone is so nice, I can already see that happening,” Kudakwashe said. “I’m really excited about this program.”
Another student, Carrie Lucas shares a similar story.
“After a high-risk pregnancy and being diagnosed with preeclampsia, I delivered at 29 weeks,” Lucas said. “A medical sonographer saved my life and the baby.”
Lucas, who has worked in the medical field for ten years as a lab technician, says that experience inspired her to apply for the program so she could help save others.
Delanie Strickland, a student, says that she cried when she was accepted into the program.
“I’m only 21 and had a hard time trying to figure out what I wanted to do,” Strickland said. “I became pregnant at 17, and after witnessing my child grow, I wanted to be an inspiration to him and decided I wanted to go into the medical field.”
Strickland says the medical sonography program was the perfect fit.
The program accepted eight students in its inaugural classes with hopes of being able to accept more in the future, as more clinical sites become available.
