Accredited Ultrasound Technician Schools in Kentucky

(found 6 schools)

The Bluegrass State of Kentucky is filled with rolling hills, the Appalachian Mountains and green horse-grazing fields. The things to do in this beautiful state are diverse and range from visiting Mammoth Cave National Park to touring the magnificent Henry Clay estate named Ashland. There are numerous Civil War trails everywhere you go, and everyone should visit the Kentucky Horse Park. Kentucky has been concentrating on expanding its health care programs to the rural areas, creating a shortage of healthcare workers in all categories and increasing opportunities for alternative sonography delivery services.

Sonography Training Programs in Kentucky in 2017

There are four CAAHEP accredited and two ARRT recognized ultrasound technician programs in Kentucky in 2017. Five are community and technical colleges offered in diverse locations around the state. One is a university in Morehead, KY. The schools offer Certificates, Associate degrees, or Baccalaureate degrees in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Though many students will choose a general concentration, they also have the option of specializing in vascular sonography. The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) found that sonographers who have multiple credentials are more marketable. After ultrasound training completion, sonographers should take the credentialing ARDMS ultrasound exams. The ARDMS reports that 21 percent of its registrants have two credentials, and 4 percent have three credentials.

Salaries and Career Outlook for Sonographers in Kentucky

There were 840 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers working in Kentucky in 2016, but the number of jobs in ultrasound technology are expected to increase in 2017 and beyond. In fact, it is projected that approximately 60 annual openings in the Diagnostic Medical Technology field will become available between now and 2024. The average salary for sonographers in Kentucky is not very high. In 2016, the average salary of $62,740 is low compared to many other states, and much lower than the national average wage of $71,750. | See Job Openings

Best Paying Regions in Kentucky

Here are the 5 top paying regions in Kentucky in terms of annual median wages:

1. East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area: $69,520
2. Lexington-Fayette, KY: $64,980
3. Bowling Green, KY: $61,880
4. South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area: $60,560
5. Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN: $60,390

Best Schools for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Study in Kentucky

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Address: 4810 Alben Barkley Drive
Zip: 42001
City: Paducah
Website: www.kctcs.edu
Contact Person: Nichole Toon
Contact Email: send mail
Contact Phone: (270) 534-3450
Program: Associate Degree in General Sonography, Associate Degree in Vascular Sonography
Program Length: 4 Semesters (69-76 credits including prerequisites, general education and DMS courses)
Application Deadline: March 1
Program Start Date: Fall Semester for sonography curriculum
What to Learn: Sonography I and II, Ultrasonic Physics and Instrumentation, Online Physics Review, Online OB/GYN Review, Online Abdomen Review, Vascular Technology, Clinical Education
Estimated Tuition, Fees and Costs: $156 per credit for In-State Students plus a Mandatory Fee of $8 per credit; Additional fees and expenses applicable for labs, uniforms, health insurance and so on
Financial Aid Opportunity: Variety of Scholarships including the KCTCS Commonwealth Scholarship, the Presidential Scholarship, the Beiderwell I Scholarship and others; Federal Grants (Pell Grant and FSEOG); Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship; College Access Program Grant
Accreditation: CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT Recognized

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

Address: 1845 Loop Drive
Zip: 42101
City: Bowling Green
Website: www.kctcs.edu
Contact Person: Om Dolby
Contact Email: send mail
Contact Phone: (270) 901-1082
Program: Certificate and Associate Degree in General Sonography
Application Deadline: May 15
Program Start Date: Contact Program Director for Additional Information
What to Learn: Abdominal Sonography, Sonography Physics & Instrumentation, OB/GYN Sonography
Tuition, Fees and Costs: Tuition $10,143; Fees $552; Books $1,000; Uniforms $200; Equipment $25; Additional Costs including supplies, graduation fees and so on
Financial Aid Opportunity: scholarships that include the KCTCS Presidential Scholarship, John T. Smith Scholarship, Commonwealth Scholarship, and others; Federal Loans and Grants; VA Benefits
Accreditation: CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT Recognized

Jefferson Community and Technical College

Update: An update on November 17 2016: The sonography program is voluntarily withdrawn from CAAHEP.
Address: 109 East Broadway
Zip: 40202
City: Louisville
Website: www.jefferson.kctcs.edu
Accreditation: ARRT Recognized

Morehead State University

Address: 316 West 2nd Street, CHER 210H
Zip: 40351
City: Morehead
Website: www.moreheadstate.edu
Contact Person: Wretha Goodpaster MSRS, RT(R)(QM)(CT), RDMS, RVT
Contact Email: send mail
Contact Phone: (606) 783-2647
Program: Bachelor Degree in Sonography
Program Length: 13 Months for Sonography Curriculum Component (42 Credit Hours)
Application Deadline: First Monday in April
Program Start Date: Second Summer Session of each academic year
What to Learn: (DMS Program may include radiography component) Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning and Imaging, Patient Care, Radiographic Equipment and Imaging, Introduction to Sonography, Scanning Techniques, Obstetrical Sonography, Genitourinary Sonography, Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation, Sonographic Sectional Anatomy, Sonography Internship
Clinical Sites: 22 Kentucky sites located around the state
Estimated Tuition, Fees and Costs: Tuition and Fees for Kentucky residents: $4,265 per semester; additional expenses including uniforms, clinical shoes, lab coat, laboratory fees, Malpractice Insurance, criminal background checks, drug testing, sonography certification examinations and so on
Financial Aid Opportunity: Imaging Sciences Scholarships include the Barbara Dehner Scholarship, the Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship, the C. Louise Caudill Scholarship for Women and the Jackie Darling Memorial Scholarship, the Robert and Helen Holbrook Memorial Scholarship and the Warren and Winifred Proudfoot Scholarship; State and Federal Student Aid Available
Accreditation: CAAHEP

Hazard Community and Technical College

Address: One Community College Drive
Zip: 41701
City: Hazard
Website: www.hazard.kctcs.edu
Contact Person: Melissa Couch
Contact Email: Mcouch0016@kctcs.edu
Contact Phone: (606) 487-3505
Program: Associate Degrees in General and Vascular Sonography
Program Length: 69-76 Credit Hours for general education requirements and DMS program requirements (2 years)
Application Deadline: March 1, 2017
Program Start Date: Fall 2017
What to Learn: Sonography, Online Abdomen Review and/or Online OB/GYN Reviews, Vascular Technology, Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation
Clinical Sites: Several health care facilities are clinical affiliates (contact program staff for more information about ultrasound clinical training)
Estimated Tuition, Fees and Costs: Tuition – $147 per credit hour; Textbooks – $1,200; Uniforms – $150; Liability Insurance – $11 per semester; Background checks and drug screenings – $85; Other expenses including graduation, ARDMS examination and so on
Financial Aid Opportunity: Eli C. Boggs Scholarship, Georg F. Green Family Scholarship and many more scholarships are available to students admitted to Allied Health programs; College Assistance Program (CAP); Federal Loans and Grants; U.S. Military Veterans Institutional Scholarship Programs
Accreditation: CAAHEP Accredited and ARRT Recognized

Owensboro Community and Technical College

City: Owensboro
Website: www.octc.kctcs.edu
Contact Person: Leighann Peabody-Decker
Contact Phone: (270) 852-8970
Accreditation: ARRT Recognized