Ultrasound Technology Schools in Texas
There are several paths you can take in pursuing the proper education to become an ultrasound technologist. You can receive education and training through a college, university, hospital program or technical school. Whatever route you take, be sure the program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Sanford-Brown College
Sanford-Brown College (SBC) is accredited by the CAAHEP, making SBC graduates eligible to take the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) exam and receive certification. This exam is not mandatory but it is highly recommended because the credential improves employment opportunities.
The SBC program prepares students to perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations of a pregnant female pelvis, an abdomen, a pelvis and many other body structures. Students will study various subjects such as anatomy and physiology. They will learn distinguish sonographic patterns of the organs and provide accurate, technical impressions. This program has an on-campus imaging laboratory and includes an off-campus clinical component. The final portion of the curriculum includes supervised clinical tests that require logs,competencies and evaluations to be completed by the student. Each graduate receives a certification of completion after he successfully completes the program.
Sanford-Brown College - Houston
10500 Forum Place Drive, Suite 200
Houston, TX, 77036
(888) 734-1333
sbchouston.com
The College of Health Care Professions
The College of Health Care Professions is also accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). This career school has been in business since 1988. The school's Diagnostics Medical Ultrasound program includes training in ultrasound sciences such as medical terminology, ultrasound physics and pathophysiology, among other subjects. Obstetric, gynecologic and pediatric abdomen sonography are some of the examination techniques taught by AHCP. Students also practice these examination skills in a supervised real-world setting. Each graduate receives a certification of completion after successfully completing the program. There are multiple locations.
The College of Health Care Professions - Austin
6505 Airport Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78752
(800) 487-6728
chcp.edu
The College of Health Care Professions - Houston Southwest
8313 Southwest Freeway
Suite 300
Houston, Texas 77074
(800) 487-6728
chcp.edu
The College of Health Care Professions - Houston Northwest
240 Northwest Mall Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77092
(800) 487-6728
chcp.edu
The College of Health Care Professions - San Antonio
4738 NW Loop 410
San Antonio, Texas 78229
(800) 487-6728
chcp.edu
The College of Health Care Professions - Fort Worth
4248 North Freeway
Fort Worth, Texas
(817) 632-5900
chcp.edu
The College of Health Care Professions - Dallas
8390 Lyndon B. Johnson Frwy, Suite 300
Dallas, Texas
(214) 420-3400
chcp.edu
Austin Community College
Austin Community College offers two Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree plan programs in the study of sonography. The AAS for Diagnostic Medical Sonography specializes in ultrasound imaging of the abdomen and a pregnant pelvis. The AAS for Diagnostics Cardiac Sonography, also known as Echocardiography, specializes in ultrasound imaging and evaluation of the heart. Each program requires six semesters (72 credits) of clinical experience, classroom instruction and laboratory experience.
Austin Community College
3401 Webberville Road
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 223-5700
austincc.edu
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