Only Boise State University has an accredited ultrasound technician program.
Job opportunities for ultrasound technicians are expected to grow as the population ages, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most ultrasound technicians can complete their training in one to two years through a diagnostic medical sonography program. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs lists Boise State University as the only school in Idaho with an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program.
The Program
The Boise State Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is offered through the school's radiological sciences department. The program is one year and is intended for students who are earning or have earned a degree in a health-related field, such as radiography or nursing. The program prepares students to use ultrasound equipment to perform abdominal, obstetric and gynecology ultrasounds and to interpret the images.
Admission Requirements
Students must be registered or licensed in their original health field and must have successfully passed their health field's national examination by August 15 of the year accepted. Students also must have completed general education prerequisites in English, biology, chemistry, math and psychology and have a 3.0 GPA or above. Preference is given to radiologic technologists. The school also requires a criminal background check.
Tuition and fees
Idaho residents can expect to pay about $9,650 to complete the program, which includes one fall, one spring and one summer semester. Nonresidents should add $4,288 to tuition and $2,383 for fall and spring semester fees.
Boise State University
Radiologic Sciences Department
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83712
208-426-1996
Radsci.boisestate.edu
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