Accredited Ultrasound Technician School in Nevada

(found 1 school, updated in March 2017)

Nevada is so much more than its famous cities of Las Vegas and Reno. The state’s rich western history can be experienced firsthand by visiting cowboy country in Northern Nevada, the Nevada Silver Trails in central Nevada, and the Pony Express Territory in North Central Nevada. There are also numerous state parks, like the Valley of Fire State Park and the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, that are filled with canyons, mountain peaks, rushing creeks, ancient Indian petroglyphs and forts. Despite having a small population in comparison to many other states, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers will have many opportunities to provide critical health care services in the cities, towns and rural areas.

Sonography Education and Training in Nevada in 2017

The College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas offers the only CAAHEP accredited degree program in Nevada as of 2017. Students can choose between two ultrasound program tracts leading to an Associate Degree. The first tract is general-vascular and prepares students to work in the sonography areas of obstetrics and gynecology, abdominal and vascular ultrasound. The second tract is cardiac-vascular, and students completing training can work in adult and pediatric echocardiography and vascular ultrasound. Once studies are completed, students are qualified to take the relevant ARDMS exams to earn an RDMS or RDCS credential.

Salaries and Career Outlook for Sonographers in Nevada

The employment opportunities for sonographers are very good. The rate of job growth for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Nevada is at 42.5 percent, which is much faster than the 26.4 percent projection for similar jobs on a nationwide basis. There were 720 employed sonographers in May 2016. In 2016, 670 sonographers were employed in Reno or the Las Vegas area, indicating the large rural or isolated areas of the state rely on transportable technology and outpatient services to access important health care services. Statistics indicate that ultrasound technology professionals in Nevada earn more than the national average. Nevada sonographers earn an average of $72,890 in 2016 compared to national average wages of $71,750. | See Job Openings

Best CAAHEP Accredited Sonography Programs in Nevada in 2017

School Name: College of Southern Nevada
Address: 6375 West Charleston Boulevard, Sort Code W3K
Zip: 89146
City: Las Vegas
Website: www.csn.edu
Contact Person: Tracy Lopez
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (702) 651-5925
Available Sonography Programs: Associate Degree in General Sonography and Associate Degree in Cardiac Sonography
Program Length: 6 semesters
Credits: Cardiac Program – 92 credits including 19 credits of prerequisite courses, 13 credits of general education requirements, and 60 credits of core sonography courses; General Program – 93 credits including 32 credits of prerequisite and general education courses, and 61 credits of core specialized courses
Application Deadline: February 1, 2018
Program Start Date: Summer 2018
Number of Students Admitted: Cardiac Program – 10 students; General Program – 12 students
What to Learn: Cardiac Program – Basic Cardiac Sonography, Sonographyic Physics, Echocardiography, Stress Echocardiography, Pediatric Echo, Vascular Sonography, Cardiovascular Physics, Patient Care, Scanning Lab, Clinical; General Program – Basic Sonography, Patient Care, Scanning Lab; Clinical; Sonographic Physics, Abdominal Sonography, Gynecologic Sonography, Obstetrical Sonography, Vascular Sonography, Small Part/Pediatric Sonography
Clinical Sites: Contact DMS program director
Estimated Tuition, Fees and Costs: Tuition – $8,418 (Cardiac Program), $8,509.50 (General Program); Textbooks – $650; Lab Fees – $15-$50 per lab; Uniforms – $30-$50; CPR Certification – $50-$75; Immunizations – $0-$600; College Application Fee – $10; Medical Insurance – $20-$190 per month; Non-resident Fee – $3,322.50 per semester
Financial Aid Opportunity: Ralph and Betty Engelstad School of Health Sciences Limited Entry Program Scholarship; Federal SEOG and Pell Grants; Federal Loans

Nearby Cities

Las Vegas, Nevada is located in the desert, so there are few cities in its immediate vicinity. The following cities with accredited sonography schools as of 2017 are the locations within a four hour drive from Las Vegas.

• Loma Linda, California (231 miles away)
• Alhambra, California (265 miles away)
• Costa Mesa, California (275 miles away)

Nearby States with Accredited Sonography Programs

• California