Ultrasonography Schools

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Ultrasonography is a medical procedure that uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to produce dynamic visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body. This type of procedure is often referred to as a sonogram, sonography, or an ultrasound scan. If you are considering an ultrasonography career, or if you have already made that decision, you can request the free information from these schools -- they are more than happy to share information. All you need to do is find the school campus nearest you from the links provided below.

Which Ultrasonographic Specialty Is For You?

Few ultrasonographers who opt for a 2 year or 4 year degree program do not choose a specialty. This specialty makes you that much more valuable to the medical community. However, there are several specialties you could choose from:

* Abdominal sonographers – study the abdominal cavity including the gallbladder, bile ducts, kidneys, liver, pancreas, and spleen.
* Obstetric and gynecologic sonographers – study the female reproductive system
* Ophthalmologic sonographers – study the eyes.
* Neurosonographers – study the nervous system, including the brain.

If you'd like more information about education requirements, the day to day tasks of an ultrasound technician, work environment, and salary potential visit our Ultrasound Information page.

Techniques Used in Ultrasonography

When your career is ultrasonagraphy or sonography, you are basically a master of diagnostic imaging. Diagnostic imaging utilizes a variety of techniques to create videotaped, photographed, or transmitted images that physician’s use to aid their diagnosis. Also, their responsibilities extend beyond simple sonograms or ultrasounds. Some of their duties include:

* Taking X rays using radiation to create images.
* Taking magnetic resonance images using giant magnets to create radio waves and form an image.
* Taking sonograms or ultrasounds using sound waves to create an image.
* Keeping patient records.
* Evaluate equipment purchases.
* Adjusting and maintaining equipment.
* Manage a sonography or diagnostic imaging department.
* Create work schedules.

Are you interested in becoming an ultrasonographer?

There are a variety of ultrasonography schools for you to choose from, with over 102 accredited programs in the country. You can earn your Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in ultrasonography.

Maybe you’re a registered nurse or a radiologist and you are interested in upgrading your skills. You can add any of the ultrasonography specialties to your resume in 12 months.

Request information from one of these recommended Ultrasonography Schools and get started today!

Featured Ultrasonography Schools

Online Schools
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiologic Sciences

Alabama Schools
Virginia College (Birmingham) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Ultrasound Schools in California
Newbridge College (Long Beach, Santa Ana) - Ultrasound (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
West Coast College (Victorville) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound)

Florida Ultrasound Schools
ATI College of Health (Miami) - Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician
Central Florida Institute (Orlando, Palm Harbor) - Medical Assistant/X-ray, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Technology)
Keiser University* (Daytona, Fort Lauderdale) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Everest Institute (Hialeah) - Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
Sanford-Brown Institute* (Tampa) - Associate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Maryland Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute (Landover) - Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Minnesota Schools
Argosy University (Twin Cities) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound)

New Jersey Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute (Iselin) - Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Ultrasound Schools in New York
Sanford-Brown Institute* (New York) - Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
New York University - School of Continuing and Professional Studies - McGhee (New York) - Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Ohio Schools
Sanford-Brown College (Cleveland) - Diploma - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Pennsylvania Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute (Philadelphia) - Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Texas Ultrasound Schools
Academy of Healthcare Professions* (Houston North Loop) - Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
Sanford-Brown Institute * (Houston) - Certificate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography