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Accrediting Bodies for Medical Imaging Schools

There are several accrediting bodies for medical imaging schools. Depending on which type of program you attend, here are some accrediting agencies to look for:

Ultrasound Technology

The Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) accredits most formal training programs. In 2005, CAAHEP / JRC-SMS accredited 132 programs.

Radiologic Technology

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology accredits most formal training programs for the field. The committee accredited 606 radiography programs in 2005.

Nuclear Medicine Technology

The Joint Review Committee on Education Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology accredits most formal training programs in nuclear medicine technology. In 2005, there were 100 accredited programs in the continental United States and Puerto Rico.

Cardiovascular Technology

The Committee on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs in collaboration with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology accredits most formal training programs. In 2005 there were 33 accredited programs.

Graduates from accredited schools eligible to obtain professional certification in cardiac catheterization, echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, and cardiographic techniques from Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Cardiac sonographers and vascular technologists also may obtain certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

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Medical Imaging Professional Organizations

The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
2745 Dallas Pkwy., Suite 350
Plano, TX 75093-8730
http://www.sdms.org/

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
51 Monroe St., Plaza East 1
Rockville, MD 20850-2400
http://www.ardms.org

American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
1255 Northland Dr.
St. Paul, MN 55120-1155
http://www.arrt.org

Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
2970 Clairmont Rd.
Suite 935, Atlanta, GA 30329-4421
http://www.nmtcb.org

Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologists
1850 Samuel Morse Dr.
Reston, VA 20190-5316
http://www.snm.org

American Society of Radiologic Technologists
15000 Central Ave. S.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917
http://www.asrt.org

Cardiovascular Credentialing International
1500 Sunday Dr.
Suite 102, Raleigh, NC 27607
http://www.cci-online.org

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School Spotlight

West Coast Ultrasound Institute - Beverly Hills

Ultrasound Diploma
Cardiovascular Tech Diploma
MRI Diploma
Note: An associate's degree or 2 years work experience in allied health is required for admission.
Campus:West Coast Ultrasound Institute Beverly Hills, CA

Sanford-Brown Institute - Iselin

Ultrasound Certificate
Cardiovascular Tech Certificate
These programs will prepare students for working with a team of healthcare physicians in a hospital or clinical environment.
Campus:Sanford-Brown Institute Iselin, NJ

Virginia College - Austin

Associate's in Sonography
This highly specialized credential focus on ultrasound physics and instrumentation.
Campus:Virginia College Austin, TX

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