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2018 Best Ultrasound Certificate Programs

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  • How to Find the Best Certificate Programs
  • Prerequisites
  • Program Duration
  • Tuition Fees and Costs
  • Curriculum (General, Cardiac, Vascular, Pediatric Cardiac)
  • Advantages of Certificate Programs
  • Schools List
  • Salary and Job Outlook

The ultrasound certificate programs train students who want to gain the knowledge and skills needed to work as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. Students entering ultrasound technician certificate programs today frequently have already earned an Allied Health degree or a degree in another discipline and want to upgrade and expand skills. Sonographers are familiar to most people as professionals who produce ultrasound images of fetuses, they also create images of a variety of organs, soft tissues and blood flows.

Advantages of Ultrasound Certificate Programs

The advantages of earning a certificate in sonography include:

  • Program is usually completed in no more than 12 to 18 months, depending on the student’s educational status and prior work experience
  • May not have to complete clinical training, if the student has an Allied Health degree earned by completing one of the CAAHEP accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs
  • Can earn a vocational certificate in sonography to supplement prior training and expand career opportunities

Tips on How to Find the Best Sonography Certificate Program

Students should not concentrate on schools, but rather focus on finding an affordable sonography program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP). Important points to keep in mind include the following:

  • Verify the ultrasound tech certificate program is CAAHEP accredited, as opposed to institutional or school accreditation
  • Make sure the program offers a certificate earned by completing college credits, unless the intent is to only earn continuing education credits
  • Verify the program prepares the student to pass ARDMS exams to get ultrasound technician certification so the student can go to work as quickly as possibly

StateCityInstitute
Website
CAAHEP or ARRTConcentrationTelephoneContact NameContact Email
AlabamaSpanish FortInstitute of Ultrasound Diagnostics
www.iudmed.com
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral (251)621-8668 Kathryn Gill [email protected]
AlabamaOppLurleen B Wallace Community College
www.lbwcc.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral(334)493-5345Olivia E. Bush[email protected]
CaliforniaFresnoCommunity Regional Medical Center
www.communitymedical.org
CAAHEP AccreditedPediatric Cardiac, Cardiac, Vascular, General (559)459-2731 Joy Guthrie [email protected]
CaliforniaCypressCypress College
www.cypresscollege.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral (714)484-7221 Lynn Mitts [email protected]
CaliforniaLos Altos HillsFoothill College
www.foothill.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral (650)949-7304Steven Knight[email protected]
CaliforniaSacramentoCosumnes River College
www.crc.losrios.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral(916)691-7345Dionne Winter[email protected]
CaliforniaRichmondKaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences
www.kpsahs.org
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedCardiac, General (510)231-5083Nee Barnor[email protected]
CaliforniaLoma LindaLoma Linda University
www.llu.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedCardiac, Vascular, General (909)558-4416 Marie DeLange [email protected]
CaliforniaMercedMerced College
www.mccd.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral (209)384-6170 Cheryl Zelinksky [email protected]
CaliforniaSanta BarbaraSanta Barbara City College
www.sbcc.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral (805)965-0581x2366 Debra von Bernuth[email protected]
CaliforniaSan DiegoUniversity of California San Diego Medical Center
www.ucsd.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral (619)543-6617 Nannette Forsythe [email protected]
ColoradoDenverDMS Program of Denver - University of Colorado Hospital
Website
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral (720)848-1872 Emily M. Downs [email protected]
ConnecticutNew HavenYale-New Haven Hospital
www.ynhh.org
CAAHEP AccreditedCardiac, General(203)688-8227Jennifer Wright[email protected]
FloridaJacksonvilleSt. Vincents Medical Center
www.jaxhealth.com
CAAHEP AccreditedVascular, General (904)308-8272 Chemene Wilson [email protected]
FloridaPalm Beach GardensPalm Beach State College
www.palmbeachstate.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral (561)207-5053 Patty Moraino-Braga [email protected]
GeorgiaAtlantaGrady Health System
www.gradyhealthsystem.org/imaging
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral (404)616-4587Jessi Clark[email protected]
IdahoBoiseBoise State University
www.boisestate.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral (208)426-1382 Joie Burns [email protected]
IllinoisGlen EllynCollege of DuPage
www.cod.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedVascular, General (630)942-3608 Melissa McKirdie [email protected]
IllinoisCartervilleJohn A. Logan College
www.jalc.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedCardiac (618)985-2828x8622 Valerie Newberry [email protected]
IllinoisChicagoNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
www.nmh.org
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral (312)926-1196 Casey Clarke [email protected]
IllinoisJolietJoliet Junior College
www.jjc.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral(815)280-2588Elena Miller[email protected]
IllinoisCarbondaleSouthern Illinois University
www.siu.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral (618)453-4980 Jessica Whittaker[email protected]
IllinoisRiver GroveTriton College
www.triton.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral (708)456-0300 Debra Krukowski [email protected]
IowaDes MoinesMercy College of Health Sciences
www.mchs.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedCardiac, General (515)643-6610 Adrienne St. Clair[email protected]
IowaWaterlooAllen College
www.allencollege.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral (319)226-2048 Evalene Martin[email protected]
KansasParsonsLabette Community College
www.labette.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedVascular, General (620)820-1181 Brian Vediz [email protected]
KansasKansas CityUniversity of Kansas Medical Center
www.kumc.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedCardiac, Vascular, General(913)588-6802Candace Spalding[email protected]
KansasTopekaWashburn University
www.washburn.edu
CAAHEP Accredited Program(Online)Cardiac, Vascular, General (785)670-2293 Keith Farwell [email protected]
KentuckyBowling GreenSouthcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
www.bowlinggreen.kctcs.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral(270)901-1082Om Dolby[email protected]
LouisianaNew OrleansDelgado Community College
www.dcc.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral (504)571-1340 John Geshner [email protected]
LouisianaEuniceLouisiana State University
www.lsue.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral (337)550-1431Ella Whitney[email protected]
MarylandBaltimoreJohns Hopkins Hospital
www.hopkinsmedicine.org
CAAHEP AccreditedCardiac, General (410)528-8263Carol B. Iversen[email protected]
MarylandBaltimoreUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County
www.umbc.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedCardiac, Vascular, General(443)692-6600x7205Corinne Capobianco[email protected]
MichiganUniversity CenterDelta College
www.delta.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral (989)686-9361 Kim Boldt [email protected]
MichiganDetroitHenry Ford Hospital
www.henryford.com
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral (313)916-3519 Elena Gainey[email protected]
MichiganJacksonJackson College
www.jccmi.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT Recognized(Online)Vascular (517)796-8531Heather Ruttkofsky [email protected]
MichiganSouthfieldProvidence Hospital/Madonna University
www.stjohn.org
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedVascular, General (248)849-5385Tracey Olldashi[email protected]
MissouriSt. JosephHillyard Technical Center
www.sjsd.k12.mo.us/Domain/16
CAAHEP AccreditedVascular, General (816)671-4170Jaclyn Pruitt??
[email protected]??
MissouriKansas CitySt. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
www.saintlukeskc.org
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral (816)932-2788Tiffany A. Johnson[email protected]
MissouriSt. LouisSt. Louis Community College
www.stlcc.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedCardiac, General(314)644-9399Patti Rudick[email protected]
New HampshireConcordNHTI-Concord's Community College
www.nhti.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral(603) 271-6484 Michelle Wade [email protected]
New JerseyPiscatawayAmerican Institute of Medical Science and Education
www.aimseducation.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral (908)222-0002 Hashmukh Patel[email protected]
New JerseyOceanMedical Career Institute
www.mcinj.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral (732)695-1190 Anthony Rodriguez [email protected]
New JerseyNewarkRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
www.shp.rutgers.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedCardiac, General (908)889-2521 Cynthia Silkowski [email protected]
New MexicoLas CrucesDona Ana Community College
dacc.nmsu.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral (575)528-7047 Darla Matthew [email protected]
New YorkTroyHudson Valley Community College
www.hvcc.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedCardiac, General (518)629-7234 Sandra Gepfert [email protected]
New YorkBrooklynLong Island University
www.liu.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedVascular (718)780-6529 Kerry Weinberg [email protected]
New YorkBrooklynCenter for Allied Health Education
www.cahe.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral (718)645-3500 Chana Bitton-Friedman [email protected]
New YorkRochesterRochester Institute of Technology
www.rit.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedCardiac, General (585)475-2241 Hamad Ghazle [email protected]
New YorkNorthportWestern Suffolk BOCES
www.wsboces.org
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedCardiac, Vascular, General (631)261-3730 John Thomas [email protected]
North DakotaFargoSanford Medical Center
www.sanfordhealth.org
CAAHEP AccreditedCardiac, Vascular, General (701)234-4984 Stefanie Anderson[email protected]
OhioCincinnatiCincinnati State Technical Community College
www.cincinnatistate.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedCardiac, Vascular, General (513)569-1425Tina Cisle[email protected]
OhioFindlayUniversity of Findlay
www.findlay.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedCardiac, Vascular, General(419)434-4708Susan Perry[email protected]
OhioChesapeakeCollins Career Center
www.collins-cc.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedCardiac, Vascular, General (740)867-6641x354 Tracie Runyon [email protected]
OhioClevelandCuyahoga Community College
www.tri-c.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedCardiac, Vascular, General (216)987-5564 Denise Kinches [email protected]
OhioCantonMercy Medical Center
www.cantonmercy.com
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral (330)580-4740 Susan Black [email protected]
OklahomaTulsaTulsa Community College
www.tulsacc.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral(918)595-2059Aimee Francois[email protected]
PennsylvaniaDallasMisericordia University
www.misericordia.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral (570)674-6790 Sheryl E. Goss [email protected]
PennsylvaniaLancasterPennsylvania College of Health Sciences
www.pacollege.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral (717)544-5637 Tara L. Dianna [email protected]
South CarolinaMyrtle BeachHorry Georgetown Technical College
www.hgtc.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral (843)477-2181 Caryn Atkins [email protected]
TennesseeChattanoogaChattanooga State Community College
www.chattanoogastate.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedCardiac, Vascular, General (423)697-3341 Jody Hancock [email protected]
TennesseeMemphisMethodist LeBonheur Healthcare
www.methodisthealth.org
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral (901)516-8099 Tamera Ghelichkhani [email protected]
TennesseeNashvilleVanderbilt University
www.mc.vanderbilt.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral (615)343-0905 Jill Trotter [email protected]
TennesseeGallatinVolunteer State Community College
www.volstate.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral (615)230-3339 Jennifer R. Carroll [email protected]
TexasAlvinAlvin Community College
www.alvincollege.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedPediatric Cardiac, Cardiac, Vascular (281)756-5650 Jessica Murphy [email protected]
TexasAustinAustin Community College
www.austincc.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedCardiac, Vascular, General (512)223-5944 Regina Swearengin [email protected]
TexasBeaumontLamar Institute of Technology
www.lit.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedCardiac, General (409)839-2924 Judy Tinsley [email protected]
TexasCypressLone Star College-Cy Fair
www.lonestar.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedVascular (832)482-1016 Jeremi Martin [email protected]
TexasDallasEl Centro College
www.elcentrocollege.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedGeneral (972)860-5053 Lynn Schluns [email protected]
TexasEl PasoEl Paso Community College
www.epcc.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral (915)831-4108 Nora M Balderas [email protected]
TexasHoustonHarris Health System
www.harrishealth.org
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral (713)634-1557 Georgette Shepherd [email protected]
TexasHoustonHouston Community College System
www.hccs.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral (713)718-7345 Elizabeth Ho [email protected]
TexasHoustonHouston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School
www.cardiotech.org
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedCardiac(281) 495-0078Joan Douglas[email protected]
TexasTempleTemple College
templejc.edu
CAAHEP AccreditedVascular(254)298-8695Felix Guzman[email protected]
West VirginiaMorgantownWest Virginia University Hospitals
www.wvuhradtech.com
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral(304)598-4187Candice E. Norris[email protected]
WashingtonSeattleSeattle University
www.seattleu.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedCardiac, Vascular, General (206)296-5960 Carolyn Coffin [email protected]
WisconsinMilwaukeeAurora St Luke's Medical Center
www.aurorahealthcare.org
CAAHEP AccreditedCardiac, Vascular, General (414)747-4352 Laura Sorenson [email protected]
WisconsinEau ClaireChippewa Valley Technical College
www.cvtc.edu
CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT RecognizedGeneral (715)833-6430 Jeremy Svihovec [email protected]
WisconsinMadisonUniversity of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics
www.uwhealth.org
CAAHEP AccreditedCardiac, Vascular, General(608)890-6493
Michelle Cordio [email protected]
WisconsinMilwaukeeWheaton Franciscan Healthcare-St. Francis Hospital
www.mywheaton.org/sonography
ARRT RecognizedCardiac, Vascular, General (414)647-5711 Marc Wojciechowski [email protected]

What to Expect from Ultrasound Tech Certificate Programs?

Prerequisites

As a minimum, certificate sonography programs require students applying for admission to have completed a designated number of credits in specific courses. The courses normally include college algebra, anatomy and physiology, speech medical terminology, and physics. However, many certificate programs require the student to have already earned an Associate’s degree in sonography.

If you want to learn more about a bachelors degree in sonography or a masters degree in sonography, please visit here for more information.

In addition, some programs will allow students to meet prerequisites if they completed courses in radiology, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, or Diagnostic Medical Sonography (if pursuing a specialty certificate) or have already earned certain healthcare certification, licensure or registry as a Certified Nursing Student, Registered Nurse, Registered Medical Assistant, Respiratory Therapist, Radiologic Technologist, or Certified EMT. The many prerequisite pathways mean students should carefully review individual program prerequisites and discuss their eligibility with a program professional.

Program Duration

Earning a sonography certificate usually takes 12 months, but may take longer if additional clinical training is needed. Not all ultrasound technician certificate programs require clinical training when waived based on the student having earned a relevant degree in a healthcare field or has work experience. Clinical training may be completed concurrently with the didactic training or completed after all coursework is completed.

Tuition Fees and Costs

Tuition and fees vary from program to program, and can cost as much as $15,000 for one year, though most programs cost significantly less. A lot depends on the location of the program because costs vary from school to school and state to state. It is important to check with the school’s financial aid office and ask about availability of ultrasound scholarships.

Curriculum

The curriculum for earning an ultrasound certificate with a general, cardiac or vascular concentration includes the following types of course. All students will need to complete or meet the general requirements, with many meeting general credit requirements with courses previously completed in other health sciences programs for earning a degree or to qualify for licensure or registration as a health care professional.

Those who wish to pursue a cardiac or vascular concentration will supplement their general courses with the specialization courses as indicated. Program faculty will help students select the courses needed based on the student’s educational and professional profile.

If you want to know how to take Pediatric Cardiac Sonography programs, click the link to learn more.

General Courses

  • Patient care management
  • Sectional anatomy
  • Abdomen and OB/GYN sonography
  • Abdomen and OB/GYN pathology
  • Breast imaging
  • Pathophysiology
  • Ultrasound physics
  • Cross sectional anatomy
  • Sonography interpretation
  • Safety in health care
  • Medical ethics
  • Clinical training (if required)

Cardiac – additional courses for cardiac specialization

  • Cardiac Sonography
  • Medical sonography
  • Medical sonography scanning
  • Clinical foundations of ultrasound
  • Ultrasound physics and cardiac sonography
  • Cardiac clinical training

Vascular – additional courses for vascular specialization

  • Ultrasound/medical technology
  • Ultrasound physics
  • Abdomen and OB/GYN sonography
  • Vascular technology
  • Vascular technology scanning
  • Vascular physics
  • Neurosonography
  • Anatomy
  • Quality Assurance
  • Vascular technology clinical training

Salary and Job Outlook Details

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the median sonography technician salary was $69,650 annual or $33 per hour as of May 2016. When cardiovascular technicians and technologists and vascular technologists are added in, the median annual wage was $66,410 or $31.93 per hour. The employment outlook is excellent with an estimated 35,300 new job openings projected for the period 2012 to 2022. When cardiovascular technologists and vascular technologies are included, the number of new jobs grows to 42,700. | See Job Openings

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