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The school directory includes 221 local universities, colleges and schools in the United States, which offer CAAHEP accredited diagnostic medical sonography programs as of 2018. There are a few schools offering accredited online ultrasound programs for students who prefer distance education. The programs include general sonography, cardiac sonography, vascular sonography and pediatric cardiac sonography. The school directory is updated in 2018.
8 Steps to Becoming an Ultrasound Technician or a Sonographer
Do you want to become an ultrasound technician or a sonographer but don’t know where to start out?
This 8-step guide will help you find your way.
Considering School
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Major Sonography Education Requirements
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Choose Your Ultrasound School
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Choose Your Training Program
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Ultrasound Technician Courses
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14 FAQs for Perspective Sonography Students
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Selecting the Best Diagnostic Sonography Program
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Ultrasound Program Goals Can Guide Students
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Researching Sonography Programs? Know the Terminology
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Attending the Sonography Information Session
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3 Steps: Search Online Information on Sonography Schools
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Developing the Right Mindset for Sonography School
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Sonography Programs: Tech Schools vs. Universities
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Improving the Odds of Getting into Sonography Programs
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Sonography Program Full? Consider the Options!
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Want to be a Sonographer? Here’s Some Helpful Info!
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Pre-Sonography Student Program Planning
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Sonography Students Can Standout in Applicant Pool
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TEAS Test for Sonographers and Health Science Students
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Prospective International Sonography Students
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7 (Not So) FAQ About Sonography School
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8 FAQs About Ultrasound Clinical Training
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Over 25? Tips for Adjusting to Sonography Programs
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Visiting a Sonography School: What to Look For
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Is Sonography School REALLY That Difficult?
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Planning Ahead Before Taking Ultrasound Tech Courses
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Risky to Attend Non-Accredited Ultrasonography Programs?
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8 Tips to Ace Your Sonography School Interview
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Understand Ultrasound Tech Programs Two-Step Admission Process
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High School Preparation for Entering an Ultrasound Program
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Sonography Programs Add Culture to Curriculum
Guides for Taking Online Ultrasound Programs
Financial Aid, Scholarships, Grants
During School & Clinical Training
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Liability Insurance for Sonography Students
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Benefits of Joining Sonography Organizations
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Maintaining Self-Confidence in Sonography School
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Tips for Adjusting to Sonography School
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Sonography Student & Positive Patient Communication Skills
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Great Habits of Successful Sonography Students
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Strong Algebra Skills for Success in Sonography Course
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World of Sonography Training Program Clinical Rotations
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15 Things New Sonography Students Should Remember
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Find the Inner Sonography Student Learner (with Resources)
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Tips: Managing a Sonography Program with Gracefulness
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Qualities of a Successful Sonography Student
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Advice for Sonography Students
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Access Ultrasound School Learning Environment
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Sonography Students Need a Good Night’s Sleep!
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On the Move: Commuting Sonography Students
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Sonography Student: Own Your Personal Success!
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Sonography Students Need Success-Driving Values
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Sonography Students Find Counseling Helps
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Reasons Registered Sonographers Top Hiring Lists
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Sonography Students Learn to Use Five Senses
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Importance of Concentration to Sonography Students
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Sonographers, HIPAA and Social Media
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Achieving Highest Level of Sonographer Professionalism
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Attend Non-Accredited Sonography Programs Slows Career Start
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Taking the Anxiety Out of Clinical Sonography Training
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Keep Technology in Perspective as a Sonography Student
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Tips for New Diagnostic Medical Sonography Students
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Develop Spatial Ability in Sonography Training
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Educating Sonography Students for the Future
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Serious Sonography Students Keep Abreast of the News
Certification & Licensure
Continuing Education
For a certified ultrasound technician, the path to a sonography career will certainly require periodic continuing medical education, referred to as ultrasound CME, in order to maintain certifications in good standing.
Different Students
Related Healthcare Education
External Education Resources:
In addition to our guide resources, the following websites provide some of the best ultrasound education information:
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Cardiovascular Credentialing International
- National Center for Education Statistics
- Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
- Federal Student Aid
- American Society of Echocardiography
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Canadian Medical Association