Best Accredited Ultrasound Technician Schools in Kansas

(found 3 schools, updated in February 2017)

The great state of Kansas has miles of biking trails and a host of national historic landmarks like Fort Leavenworth and the Santa Fe Trail. A largely rural state, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Kansas can make significant contributions to the health care delivery system.

Sonography Education and Training in Kansas

In 2017, two of the five largest cities in Kansas have CAAHEP accredited ultrasound technician schools – Kansas City and Topeka. A third accredited sonography program is in Parsons, Kansas. Diagnostic Medical Sonography students have a number of certificate choices. For example, ultrasound technology students can choose to earn a certificate in general sonography, cardiac sonography or vascular sonography. The final step before starting on a successful career path is earning the ARDMS credential by passing the ARDMS exams. Depending on the program chosen, it is possible that students complete much of the didactic coursework via distance learning and then complete the clinical portion requirements at one of a variety of medical facilities.

Best Ultrasound Technician Schools in Kansas in 2017

Labette Community College

Address: 200 South 14th Street
Zip:: 67357
City: Parsons
Website: www.labette.edu
Contact Person: Brian Vediz
Contact Email: Brianv@labette.edu
Contact Phone: (620) 820-1181
Program: Certificate in General Sonography and Vascular Sonography
Accreditation: CAAHEP
Program Length: general courses (8 credit hours) and 5 semesters of core program courses (59 credit hours)
Application Deadline: June 8, 2017 (verify deadline each year)
Program Start Date: Fall
What to Learn: Introduction to Sonography, Introduction to OB/GYN Sonography, Sonography Sectional Anatomy & Abdominal Pathology, Introduction to Vascular Sonography, OB/GYN Sonography Procedures, Sonography Physics and Instrumentation, Clinical Training
Clinical Sites: Contact program faculty or staff for clinical training locations
Estimated Tuition, Fees and Costs: Tuition and Incidental Fees: $92 (Kansas residents), $113 (Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma residents), $117 (other out of state residents), $176 (international students); DMS Per Course Fee: $30; DMS Testing Fee: $250; Additional costs including books, supplies and so on
Financial Aid Opportunity: scholarships including Presidential Scholarship, V.P. Scholarship, Merit Scholarship, Variety of Foundation Scholarships and more; Federal Pell Grant; Post 911/GI Bill

University of Kansas Medical Center

Address: 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, G-600 MS 4032
Zip:: 66160
City: Kansas City
Website: www.kumc.edu
Contact Person: Candace Spalding
Contact Email: cspaldin@kumc.edu
Contact Phone: (913) 588-6802
Program: Certificate in General Sonography, Vascular Sonography and Cardiac Sonography
Accreditation: CAAHEP
Program Length: 18 months
Application Deadline: February 1 application priority deadline (apply online)
Program Start Date: Fall semester
What to Learn: Diagnostic Ultrasound and Vascular Technology – Introduction to Sono Diagnostic & Medical Law Ethics, Small Parts Sonography, Intro Sonography Principles & Instrumentation, Abdominal Sonography, Vascular Technology, Gynecologic Sonography, Clinical Internship; Cardiac Sonography – Introduction to Doppler & Instrumentation, Cardiac Anatomy. Adult Echocardiography, Congenital Heart Disease, Clinical Practicum
Clinical Sites: University of Kansas Hospital
Estimated Tuition, Fees and Costs: $1,300 per semester; Additional student fees apply
Financial Aid Opportunity: Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Parent PLUS, Federal Perkins, other grants and loans; Kansas State Scholarship; Kansas Comprehensive Grant; Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Scholarships and Awards and more scholarships

Washburn University

Address: 1700 SW College Avenue
Zip:: 66621
City: Topeka
Website: www.washburn.edu
Contact Person: Keith Farwell
Contact Email: send mail
Contact Phone: (785) 670-2293
(Online) Sonography Program: Certificate in General Sonography, Cardiac Sonography and Vascular Sonography
Accreditation: CAAHEP
Program Length: General/Vascular Option – 22 months (51 credit hours for sonography curriculum); Vascular Track – 12 months (33 credit hours for sonography curriculum); Cardiac Track – 12 months (33 credit hours for sonography curriculum)
Format: All didactic courses are delivered online (distance learning)
Application Period: between November 1 and February 1
Program Start Date: August each year
Class Size: 30 to 35 students each year
What to Learn: Sonography Principles & Instrumentation, Vascular Sonography, General Sonography, Human Disease, Cardiac Procedures, Sonography Clinical, Cardiac Sonography Clinical
Clinical Sites: Numerous clinical affiliations in multiple states, Canada and a few international locations
Clinical Training: 24 hours per week
Estimated Tuition, Fees and Costs: General – $18,846 Tuition and $725 Textbooks, Vascular – $11,517 Tuition and $525 Textbooks, Cardiac – $11,517 Tuition and $800 Textbooks, General/Vascular – $21,638 and $875 Textbooks; All Programs – additional expenses such as SDMS membership, verified credentialing, lab coat, scrubs and so on
Financial Aid Opportunity: Washburn Women’s Alliance Scholarship; Washburn Alumni Association Scholarship; KHERF Scholarship; SDMS Scholarship; Tylenol Scholarship; Federal and State Grants; Federal and State Loan Programs

Salaries and Career Outlook for Sonographers in Kansas

At $68,580, the average annual salary for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Kansas is lower than the national average of $71,750 in 2016. The growth rate in the number of jobs for the period of 2014 to 2018 for Kansas shows 20 annual openings for a 3.6 percent change. | See Job Openings

There were 540 people working as sonographers in 2016 in the state. The Kansas Occupational Outlook projects that 45 percent of all new jobs in the state during the 10 years from 2010 to 2020 will be in healthcare and education, providing a good setting for career in sonography.

Best Paying Regions in Kansas

Here are the 3 top paying regions in Kansas in terms of annual median wages:

1. Northwest Kansas nonmetropolitan area: $75,360
2. Wichita: $68,160
3. Topeka: $65,370