Ultrasound colleges in Ohio prepare students to work as medical sonographers.
Colleges that offer ultrasound programs, also known as diagnostic medical sonography programs, prepare students to become sonographers or ultrasound technicians in a variety of settings. Students may pursue an associate degree, bachelor's degree or certificate, but regardless of the program, they must pass the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers exams in order to work as sonographers.
Cinncinnati State Technical and Community College
Cinncinnati State Technical and Community College offers degrees in diagnostic medical sonography. Students can choose between two concentrations: cardiac and vascular sonography; or abdominal, obstetrics and gynecology sonography. Students can earn an Associate in Applied Science with a major in diagnostic medical sonography or, if they already have an associate degree in another health-related field, may earn a certificate in sonography. The associate degree program lasts two years and includes a clinical component, although some students may need to complete prerequisite coursework before beginning the program.
Cinncinnati State Technical and Community College
3520 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45223-2690
(513) 569-1621
cinncinnatistate.edu
Kettering College of Medical Arts
The Kettering College of Medical Arts, located near Dayton, Ohio, offers an associate degree and bachelor's degree in diagnostic medical sonography. The Kettering associate degree program lasts three years total; students spend one year completing prerequisite coursework prior to entering the program, then spend one year studying abdominal and vascular technology and the next year studying gynecology/obstetrics and echocardiography. After three years, students receive their associate degree and may sit for the national registry exam. However, they may also choose to continue the program for one more year to get a bachelor's degree in health professions with a major in medical sonography.
Kettering College of Medical Arts
3737 Southern Blvd.
Kettering, OH 45429
(937) 395-8601
kcma.edu
Central Ohio Technical College
The Central Ohio Technical College has four campuses in Ohio: in Newark, Knox, Coshocton and Pataskala. The college offers an Associate in Applied Science degree, and students may choose between two concentrations: general sonography (abdominal, obstetrical and gynecological) and cardiovascular (adult echocardiography and vascular). The program lasts two years and has accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Central Ohio Technical College
1179 University Drive
Newark, OH 43055
614.292.4094
cotc.edu
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