The image captured by an ultrasound technologist is helpful in diagnosis.
Ultrasound technology, also called sonography, is the use of sound waves to produce an image of a specific area within the body of a human or animal. This non-invasive procedure carries minimal risk and is replacing older technologies such as radiology, resulting in significant job growth that is expected to continue. Training is obtained in a 2- or 4-year college-level program leading to an associate's or bachelor's of science degree.
College of DuPage
This college located in the western suburbs of Chicago offers three sonography programs under the Health and Sciences Division. The newest is the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program in Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography. Students without any previous health science training may apply after earning 25 semester hours in general education courses. The college also includes certificate programs in Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography (DMIS) and Diagnostic Medical Imaging Vascular Sonography (DMIV). These programs are open to students who have already completed a two-year Allied Health Science program and are licensed in their specialty.
College of DuPage
Health and Sciences Division
425 Fawell Blvd.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630-942-2380
cod.edu
Harper College
Harper College is a 2-year college situated about 25 miles northwest of Chicago. Students where can earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography while preparing for an entry-level job in sonography. The full-time program has selective admission requirements, so applicants need to be prepared with the appropriate courses in English composition, chemistry, human anatomy and physiology, and higher lever mathematics. Satisfactory scores on the National League for Nursing's pre-admission RN exam are also required.
Harper College
Health Careers Division
1200 W. Algonquin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60067
847-925-6000
harpercollege.edu
Rush University
Rush University, dedicated entirely to students interested in medical fields, includes the Medical College, College of Nursing, College of Health Sciences and Graduate College. These for schools share one campus near downtown Chicago with lots of opportunity for interaction. The College of Health Sciences offers a full-time, 21-month program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in vascular ultrasound. Two years of college-level coursework (90 quarter or 60 semester hours) are a prerequisite for admission; a GPA of 2.75 or better is recommended. Required courses include English composition, human anatomy and physiology, general or radiologic physics, and college algebra. Additional classes should include chemistry, a social science and a humanities course.
Rush University
Department of Vascular Ultrasound
Armour Academic Center
600 S. Paulina St., Ste. 1001
Chicago, IL 60612
312-942-5000
rushu.rush.edu
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