Ultrasonography programs teach students to operate sonogram equipment.
Michigan is home to a number of schools offering post-secondary educational programs in ultrasonography, a profession the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts will grow by 18 percent annually through 2018. These programs are in locales ranging from hospitals to public universities. The ultrasonography schools are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs, allowing graduates to fulfill the education requirements necessary for certification in the field.
Henry Ford Hospital
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography School at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit offers an 18-month training program in diagnostic medical sonography. The program includes courses in abdominal, obstetrical, gynecological, vascular, cardiac and musculoskeletal ultrasound. To enroll in the program, students must have a license or certification in an allied health field, such as radiologic technology or registered nursing, or a bachelor's or associate's degree in any field and patient care experience. Students complete clinical rotations on an on-going basis throughout the program. The school is approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, allowing veterans to receive rebates on the cost of tuition.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography School at Henry Ford Hospital
2799 West Grand Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48202
313-916- 3519
henryfordhealth.org
Grand Valley State University
The Radiologic & Imaging Sciences program at Grand Valley State University is located in Grand Rapids. The program offers four-year bachelor's degrees and allows students to specialize in general sonography, echocardiography or abdominal, obstetrical and gynecological ultrasound. Before enrolling in the program, students must complete classes in anatomy, medical terminology, algebra, trigonometry, physics, psychology and statistics. Applicants also must have previous work or volunteer experience in a healthcare setting. Students accepted into the program complete at least four clinical rotations. Grand Valley State participates in federal and state financial aid programs and grants a limited number of scholarships to students.
Grand Valley State University
301 Michigan St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-331-5940
gvsu.edu
Lansing Community College
A public, two-year institution, Lansing Community College offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in diagnostic medical sonography. The program is open to students with no previous medical training or post-secondary education. The curriculum includes abdominal, obstetrical and gynecological ultrasound as well as three clinical rotations. Lansing Community College accepts federal and state financial aid programs and offers academic support and tutoring services for all students. Personal and career counseling also is available.
Lansing Community College
P.O. Box 40010
Lansing, MI 48901
517-483-1957
lcc.edu
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