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.
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 ProcessMost 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.
There are not many schools that offer online ultrasound schools. However, many of the ultrasound schools offer night and weekend schedules so it is pretty convient to work schedules.
The best ultrasound tech school to apply for is the online DeVry University. If you want to major in ultrasound, you could consider checking out Harvard and UBC.
An ultrasound technician is a specialized field and you can find schools that will assist you in training for this career. I would look to see what schools were in my area.
Yes there are school for ultrasound technicians in the Houston area. It is a quickly growing field of stusy. For a list of schools and information visit http://www.ehow.com/list_6108533_list-ultrasound-tech-schools-houston.html.
I believe there are many ultrasound schools in Illinois that provide good training. You can go to the local government and ask their information department for the list of schools.
Some of the top schools for Ultrasound Technician Course are, Newman University in Wichita, KS, University of Oklahoma in Norman, and Seattle University in WA
The tuition for Ultrasound Technician Schools varies a great deal. It depends on the road you wish to travel in order to become an Ultrasound Technician. A ballpark estimate on tuition can run you from $4000.00 for a certification to $30000.00 for a degree.
Wayne State University School of Medicine in detroit offers ultrasound training.
A great resource to get information on further education in the field of ultrasounds is collegesurfing.com/content/ultrasound-school/. They show where your can go to study more.
To find ultrasound technician schools in New Zealand, one should check local directories and check school listings for their program offerings for instance.
There are several schools where you can become trained to become an ultrasound technician. Some of the best schools that offer this degree are Newman University in Kansas, the University of Oklahoma and Seattle University.
South Carolina has many ultrasound technician schools, both online and on-campus. Depending on which program you are interested in, there are at least seven schools that you can consider. A helpful website to visit to view each school and their programs is www.UltrasoundTechnicianSchools.com.