Students enrolled in accredited ultrasound technologist training programs are eligible for certification.
Ultrasound technologist training teaches students use an ultrasound machine to scan the organs and soft tissue structures in the body for the purpose of diagnosing medical conditions. When choosing a program in Pennsylvania, individuals should opt for a school that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Accredited programs allow students to sit for their certification exam. Ultrasound technologists are also referred to as diagnostic medical sonographers.
Community College of Allegheny County
Community College of Allegheny County offers an associate's degree and a certificate program in diagnostic medical sonography. The associate's degree is open to students with no prior medical background, while the certificate program is available to medical professionals currently working in the field and looking to expand their skills. Prior to admission, individuals are required to complete courses in general biology, medical terminology and physics (certificate program only). Once accepted, students will need to select one ultrasound specialty to study. These specialties include general ultrasound (abdomen, obstetrics and gynecology), cardiac ultrasound and vascular ultrasound (blood vessels of the brain).
Community College of Allegheny County
Boyce Campus
595 Beatty Road
Monroeville, PA 15146
724-325-6731
ccac.edu
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg Area Community College offers an associate's degree in diagnostic medical sonography. The program is highly competitive since it only accepts ten students each year. Once accepted, students are required to complete 78 credits, which includes four clinical rotations completed at either Carlisle Regional Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, Lancaster Regional Medical Center or Lewiston Hospital.
Harrisburg Area Community College
One HACC Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
717-221-1322
hacc.edu
Lackawanna College
Lackawanna College offers an associate's degree in sonography. The 70-credit program consists of classroom instruction specializing in abdominal, gynecological, vascular and small parts (neck, thyroid, breasts and scrotum) sonography. Coursework includes anatomy, medical terminology, and fetal and neonatal abnormalities. Students are also required to complete three clinical rotations.
Lackawanna College
501 Vine St.
Scranton, PA 18509
570-504-7920
lackawanna.edu
Northampton Community College
Northampton Community College offers a 24-month associate's degree and an 18-month diploma, both in sonography. The programs offer a combination of general elective courses along with core ultrasound courses, which include sectional anatomy, fundamentals of sonography and introduction to acoustical physics. Students are required to complete 1,360 hours of clinical experience at various sites, such as Easton Hospital, Grandview Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital and Pocono Medical Center.
Northampton Community College
3835 Green Pond Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020
610-332-6177
northampton.edu
Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers an associate's degree and diploma program in sonography. Admission requirements for the associate's degree include previously earning a high school diploma or GED equivalent and three recommendations from teachers, guidance counselors or employers. Entrance requirements for the diploma program include previously earning an associate's degree in one of the allied health fields, such as nursing. Once accepted, students will need to complete an externship at Lancaster General Hospital.
Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences
410 North Lime St.
Lancaster, PA 17602
717-544-5637
lancastergeneralcollege.edu
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