What You'll Study in Ultrasound Tech Training Programs Completion of courses in the core sciences—biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, physics—is often a prerequisite for ultrasound programs. Depending your area of specialty, diagnostic ultrasound programs may offer courses in: - Abdominal Ultrasound & Small Parts
- Obstetric and Gynecology Ultrasound
- Vascular Ultrasound
- Physics and Instrumentation
- Sectional Anatomy
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy of the Heart
- Physiology of the Heart
- Pathophysiology of the Heart
- Vascular Ultrasound
- Ultrasound Physics
You'll also gain plenty of clinical, hands-on practical training in a 3-6 month internship.  Ultrasound Training Requirements Ultrasound technician program options include: - 1-year certificate or diploma
- 2-year associate's degree
- 4-year bachelor's degree
Some training programs prefer applicants with a background in science or experience in other healthcare professions, but also will consider high school graduates with courses in mathematics and science, as well as applicants with liberal arts backgrounds. Some healthcare workers, such as obstetric nurses and radiologic technologists, increase their marketability by seeking training in fields such as sonography. This usually requires completion of an additional 1-year program that may result in a certificate.
Five Reasons to Get Ultrasound Training - Enter the job field in a short time. While a 2-year associates degree is the most popular option for students getting their ultrasound training, if you have previous experience in a health profession, you may be able complete an ultrasound training certificate program in about a year.
- Be a part of a cutting-edge career field. While most people associate ultrasound with pregnancy, you'll actually have a wide variety of applications for your ultrasound training. From obstetrics to ophthalmology, ultrasound imaging is used in a growing number of ways, which translates to good job opportunities for the future.
- Earn a great salary. Your ultrasound training will qualify you for a job with great salary potential. According to Salary.com, the middle 50 percent of ultrasound technicians earn between $57,961 and $68,926. The top 10 percent earn $74,235 and up.
- Use your skills to help people. With ultrasound training, you'll be preparing for a job you can feel good about. Being able to use your knowledge and skills to help people is a reward that goes beyond earning a paycheck.
- Lots of job opportunities. Health careers are some of the fastest growing jobs in the United States—and ultrasound is no exception. When you complete your ultrasound training, you'll be ready to enter a career field that the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts will grow 19 percent by 2016, which is faster than the average growth for all careers.
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School Spotlight West Coast Ultrasound Institute - Beverly HillsUltrasound 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 - IselinUltrasound 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 - AustinAssociate's in Sonography
This highly specialized credential focus on ultrasound physics and instrumentation.
Campus:Virginia College Austin, TX Ultrasound Schools |
