You can study ultrasound technology online.
Ultrasound technologists, also referred to as diagnostic medical sonographers, operate complex medical equipment that uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of bodily tissues, organs and bones. Several schools offer training in ultrasound technology through online distance education.
Accreditation
The Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP) is the regulatory organization that accredits all training courses in diagnostic medical sonography (DMS), including online programs.
Schools
The CAAHEP currently recognizes three schools that offer DMS training in an online distance learning format: Washburn University, Jackson Community College and Mountain State University.
Programs
Washburn University offers a 24-month certificate with an emphasis in general and vascular sonography, a 14-month certificate in cardiac sonography and a 14-month certificate in vascular sonography. Jackson Community College offers an associate in applied science with a major in general sonography, vascular sonography or cardiac sonography. Mountain State University offers a certificate, associate degree and bachelor's degree in DMS.
Course Delivery
All didactic coursework is delivered through a web-based platform where students can access course materials, video lectures, assignments, quizzes and examinations at any time from any place.
Curriculum
Coursework typically includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ethics, ultrasound physics and instrumentation, pathology, sonographic procedures and diagnostic interpretation. Clinical training in an on-campus laboratory or at a hospital or medical center in the student's resident area is also required.
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