A number of schools in the U.S. offer programs for sonography techs.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the demand for sonography ultrasound techs will increase by 18 percent from 2008 through 2018, resulting in the creation of more than 9,200 jobs. Across the United States, a number of schools offer programs designed to prepare students for entry into field. Many also have the approval of national organizations like the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Hudson Valley Community College
Located in Troy, New York, Hudson Valley Community College is a public, two-year institution. The school has 13,500 students, 80 percent of which are from the greater-Albany area of New York, reports the college's website. The school's Medical Imaging Department grants a one-year certificate in diagnostic medical sonography, which carries the approval of both the ARRT and CAAHEP. Students spend about one term in clinical settings with two semesters spent in laboratory and classroom studies. Graduates from the college have guaranteed acceptance to Empire State College, where they can study part time to earn a bachelor's degree in any of the schools majors like human biology or nursing.
Hudson Valley Community College
80 Vandenburgh Ave.
Troy, NY 12018
(518) 629-4822
hvcc.edu
Cypress College
Established in 1966 by the state of California, Cypress College is 22 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The two-year community college has more than 14,000 students. Accredited by CAAHEP and ARRT, the school's diagnostic medical sonography includes training in abdominal, obstetric, pelvic and superficial structure sonograms. Students can opt to earn a one-year certificate or two-year associate degree in the field. The latter program requires students to meet general education requirements by taking classes in English, mathematics, life science, physical science, the arts and social science.
Cypress College
9200 Valley View St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 484-7000
cypresscollege.edu
Ferris State University
Located in Big Rapids, Michigan, Ferris State University is a public, four-year institution with more than 12,200 undergraduate students. The university offers an Associate of Applied Science program in diagnostic medical sonography, approved by the ARRT and CAHEEP. Students receive extensive training in abdominal and obstetrics and gynecological ultrasound. Among the courses required in the two-year program are biology, physics, English, mathematics, psychology and ethics. During the course of their studies, students complete three clinical internships to gain hands-on training in the field.
Ferris State University
1201 South State St. CSS201
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-2100
ferris.edu
St. Philip's College
Founded in 1898 as a Catholic school for former female slaves in San Antonio, Texas, St. Philip's College is now a public, two-year coeducational college. The school has about 16,000 credit and non-credit students. The college's AART and CAAHEP-approved program culminates in an associate degree and requires two years of study to complete, including two summer sessions. Before enrolling in the program, students must take courses in physics, anatomy and physiology and medical terminology. Beginning in the third semester, students gain clinical experience working in a number of San Antonio colleges. Among the focuses of the programs are obstetrics, superficial structures, vascular technology and abdominopelvic sonography.
St. Philip's College
1801 Martin Luther King Drive
San Antonio, TX 78203
(210) 486-2000
accd.edu
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