How to Apply to Ultrasound Schools?

Answer 1

To apply for ultrasound tech school, locate a school in your area. Visit the admissions office of the school and fill out an application. Order your transcripts for prior educational instituions as required.

Answer 2

Ultrasound technicians (also known as sonographers) work in hospitals and private doctors’ offices. Many of them work for gynecologists and obstetricians. Sonographers use sound waves to take visual pictures of internal body parts.

Some hospitals also offer sonography training programs, but many ultrasound techs earn their degree from a 2-year community college program. These programs are often competitive due to the number of applicants and the limited number of spaces in each program. Some schools only accept a new class of students once or twice per year. They enroll only the candidates that they think have the ability to do well in the program. Students who are accepted are those that display excellent grades in science, particularly Biology and anatomy. Anatomy and pathology are key components in the study of sonography.

The Application Process

Most technical schools initially accept students into a general health care field of study. The student completes basic health care classes in which they learn medical terminology and the basics of patient care. Once the preliminary classes are satisfied, the student must apply separately for admission to the ultrasound program. Here are a few of the admission requirements for most schools, but requirements may vary depending on the school:

--Application to the ultrasound school

--Minimum grade point average of C in prerequisite courses

--Copies of standardized test scores and placement test scores

--Successful completion of general education courses (ex. math, English, biology)

--Submission of a general health check-up form (used to evaluate the student’s overall health)

--Proof of CPR certification

--Documentation verifying that the student has observed a licensed sonographer in a work setting

The most important thing to remember when applying to an ultrasound school is that prior coursework grades are the key to admission. Students should work hard in prerequisite courses to prove that they have the skills and work ethic necessary for success in the program. Some programs may even require a face-to-face interview. The interview should be treated as a job interview. The student should speak eloquently and dress appropriately.