Medical Program - Ultrasound Technology

1,725 Total Clock Hours, 83 Total Semester Credit

The objective of the Ultrasound Technology program is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for an entry-level position in the occupations and job titles to which the program is represented to lead.

 

Graduates of this program may assume a responsible position as a member of the health team in a hospital, imaging center, doctor's office or clinic. Position may also be available in private practice, industry, or government. Duties may include performing ultrasound scans of the upper abdomen, pelvic area, microscopic/scopic, anatomy of veins and arteries, or superficial structures.

Individuals with a high school diploma, GED, or college degree are eligible to apply. Each applicant must take an entrance exam (consists of math and english) to enter their program of study at the college.   Applicants who do not have a high school diploma, GED, or a college degree and are beyond the age of compulsory secondary education in California must pass the Wonderlic’s Ability-To-Benefit (ATB) test to be considered for admission.

Classes are offered at the campus during: Monday through Friday. Day 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (14 months), and Evening 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (20 months)   Start Dates: 3/5/2012 click here for Complete Schedule & Fees

Ultrasound Technology program consists of the following:

• Terminology, Anatomy, Physiology (Lecture)
• Abdomen I (Lecture & Lab)
• Abdomen II (Lecture & Lab)
• Obstetrics & Gynecology I (Lecture & Lab)
• Obstetrics & Gynecology II (Lecture & Lab)
• Physics & Instrumentation I (Lecture & Lab)
• Physics & Instrumentation II (Lecture & Lab)
• Vascular I (Lecture & Lab)
• Vascular II (Lecture & Lab)
• Clinical Internship/Externship (at a healthcare environment)

Upon successful completion of this program, graduate is awarded a completion certificate. Graduates of this program may assume a responsible position as a member of the health team in a hospital, imaging center, doctor's office, or clinic. Positions may also be available in private practice, industry, or government. Duties may include performing ultrasound scans of the upper abdomen, pelvic area, microscopic / macroscopic anatomy of veins and arteries, or superficial structures.

Positions available to graduates of this program include intermediate level ultrasound technician, entry to intermediate level sonographer/scanner, and assistant to ultrasound/sonograph laboratory technician.

 

Please go to U.S. Department of Labor for Occupation Outlook & Earnings Handbook or go to eHow.com, PayScale.com, CNN.com for more Salary information.

Although some states require workers in this occupation to be licensed, licensing is not required in California to work in this position. However, some graduates of Ultrasound Technology program maybe eligible Click here to participate in certification examinations from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).

 

Although the State of California does not require licensure in diagnostic medical sonography, organizations such as the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certify the skills and knowledge of sonographers through credentialing, including registration. Because registration provides an independent, objective measure of and individual's professional standing, many employers prefer to hire Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS).

 

Registration with ARDMS requires passing a general physical principles and instrumentation examination "SPI" (upon completion of Physics module at ATI College will be eligible sit in this SPI exam immediately), in addition to passing an exam in a specialty such an obstetric and gynecologic sonography, abdominal sonography, or vascular technologist.

 

Sonographers must complete a required number of continuing education hours to maintain registration with the ARDMS and to stay abreast technological advancements related to the occupation. Graduates of Ultrasound Technology program may be eligible for ARDMS specialty exams.

 

ATI College is Nationally Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

 

Click here to begin the application process. We look forward to you joining us here at ATI College!