Wisconsin colleges for diagnostic medical sonography prepare students for successful medical careers.
Diagnostic medical sonographers, also called ultrasound technologists or ultrasonographers, utilize sound wave technology to create images useful for determining medical conditions. Most diagnostic medical sonographers in Wisconsin work in hospital imaging departments, but there are also jobs in outpatient clinics and medical offices. An associate degree is the minimum requirement for most diagnostic medical sonography jobs, and you can earn it through a Wisconsin community college or hospital-based program.
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Located in Milwaukee, the Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography offers a 19-month diagnostic medical sonography degree program. The hospital-based program includes academic courses, hands-on labs and clinical learning experiences to prepare students for entry-level sonography jobs. Students have the opportunity to work at eight clinical sites in Wisconsin. Upon completion of the program, students can apply for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography has accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health.
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
180 W. Grange Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53207
414-747-4360
aurorahealthcare.org
Blackhawk Technical College
Blackhawk Technical College is located in Janesville and offers an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography. The two-year program includes classes such as anatomy, physiology, physics, pathophysiology, diagnostic medical sonography general procedures, vascular procedures, instrumentation and communications. Students must participate in six supervised clinical learning experiences at approved hospitals and medical facilities. Graduates of the diagnostic medical sonography program at Blackhawk Technical College can take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers certification exams. Blackhawk Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and the school's diagnostic medical sonography program has accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Blackhawk Technical College
6004 South County Road G
Janesville, WI 53546-9458
608-758-6900
blackhawk.edu
Sanford-Brown College
Sanford-Brown College offers an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography at its Milkwaukee campus. The two-year program prepares students for entry level diagnostic medical sonography jobs. Students learn about sonographic organ patterns, survey methods and protocols, technical communication and organ systems. The degree program includes on-campus classes and labs, and off-campus clinical experiences. Students must complete a supervised clinical externship at an approved medical center. According to DegreeDirectory.org, Sanford-Brown College has accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).
Sanford-Brown College
Milwaukee Campus
6737 W. Washington St.
Suite 2355
Milwaukee , WI 53214
888-550-2433
sanfordbrown.edu
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Located in Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College offers an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography. The six-term program includes coursework in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, patient care, instrumentation, diagnostic medical sonography, vascular sonography, abdominal sonography and communications. Students are required to complete a seven-month clinical internship. Graduates of the diagnostic medical sonography program can take the national board tests in ultrasound physics, abdominal ultrasound, and obstetrics and gynecology. The Chippewa Valley Technical College diagnostic medical sonography program is accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation.
Chippewa Valley Technical College
620 West Clairemont Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701-6162
715-833-6200
cvtc.edu
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College offers an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography at its Green Bay campus, according to Careers.org. The two-year program includes on-campus classes and labs, as well off-site clinical experiences. Students take classes such as medical terminology, patient care, anatomy and physiology, sono physics and instruments, diagnostic medical sonography, abdominal sonography, ob/gyn sonography, and cardiac and vascular sonography. Students must participate in four clinical observation experiences at local hospital or medical clinics. Graduates of the diagnostic medical sonography program can take the Association of Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers board exams. The diagnostic medical sonography program at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College has accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
2740 West Mason St.
P.O. Box 19042
Green Bay, WI 54307-9042
920-498-5444
nwtc.edu
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers a bachelor's degree in diagnostic medical sonography. The program partners with the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, and is offered through the largest college of health sciences in the state, according to U.S. News and World Report's 2010 best college rankings. The four-year program includes two years of classroom learning and two years of clinical training. The clinical training portion of the degree program takes place at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic and Madison, and requires students to relocate during the clinical work. The diagnostic medical sonography program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee
P.O. Box 413, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413
414-229-1122
uwm.edu
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