Several schools in Wisconsin offer sonography training programs.
Sonography, also referred to as ultrasound, is the medical use of high frequency sound waves to create detailed computerized images of the human body for diagnostic purposes. According to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, there are seven accredited schools that offer training in diagnostic medical sonography. Graduates are thoroughly prepared to sit the national licensure examination directed by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center offers a full time 19-month program in diagnostic medical sonography. Candidates must hold a two-year credential in an allied health care field in order to be considered for admission. Prerequisite coursework in math, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, ethics, patient care and pathophysiology with a GPA of at least 3.0 is also required.
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center
180 W Grange Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53207
414-747-4352
aurorahealthcare.org
Blackhawk Technical College
Blackhawk Technical College offers an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography designed for students with previous training in a field related to patient care, such as radiography, physical therapy, nursing or respiratory therapy. This program consists of five semesters of theoretical and practical instruction in general sonography, cardiac and vascular ultrasound and various sonography subspecialties.
Blackhawk Technical College
6004 Prairie Road
Janesville, WI 53547
608-743-4571
blackhawk.edu
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Chippewa Valley Technical College offers a two-year associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography. This program is comprised of six semesters of coursework in medical terminology, patient care, anatomy and physiology, the physics and instrumentation of ultrasound and sonographic techniques for the abdomen, female reproductive system and cardiovascular system. Advanced placement is available to applicants who hold a two-year credential in an allied health field, such as radiography or nursing.
Chippewa Valley Technical College
620 W. Clairemont Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-833-6430
cvtc.edu
Columbia College of Nursing
The Columbia College of Nursing offers an 18-month program in diagnostic medical sonography for graduates of two-year certificate or diploma programs in allied health care, such as nursing, medical technology or radiologic technology. Students receive both classroom instruction and hands-on clinical training in obstetric and gynecological sonography, breast and abdominal ultrasound and vascular sonographic technology.
Columbia College of Nursing
2121 E. Newport Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53211
414-961-3945
columbia-stmarys.org
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College offers a two year associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography. This program consists of five semesters of coursework in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, patient care, medical ethics, sonographic physics and instrumentation, abdominal sonography, obstetric and gynecological ultrasound, cardiac and vascular sonography, sonographic scanning and hands-on training in a clinical setting. Students must maintain an average grade of at least "C" throughout the program.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
2740 West Mason Street
Green Bay, WI 54307
715-675-3331
nwtc.edu
University of Wisconsin
The School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography at the University of Wisconsin offers two 24-month training programs. The general diagnostic medical sonography concentration provides both theoretical and clinical training in abdominal, obstetric, gynecological and vascular ultrasound. The echocardiography or cardiac ultrasound concentration is designed for students who wish to receive thorough training in ultrasound for both adult and pediatric cardiovascular systems as well as vascular technology.
University of Wisconsin
School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
2870 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
608-263-9033
uwhealth.org
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare offers two full-time certificate programs in diagnostic medical sonography: a 20-month general and vascular concentration and an 18-month cardiac and vascular concentration. Both options consist of didactic and hands-on clinical instruction in the physics and instrumentation of sonography, human anatomy, physiology and pathology, in addition to specialized training in their respective concentration subjects.
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
St. Francis School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
3237 South 16th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53215
414-647-5711
wfhealthcare.org
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