Ultrasound Schools

This site provides information on ultrasound schools which enable you to pursue a career as an ultrasound technician. Information provided includes a directory of ultrasound schools, along with forms to request additional information.

Ultrasound Technician Skills: Ultrasound technicians (also known as sonographers, or diagnostic ultrasound sonographers) require good communication skills because they must be able to explain the procedure and the results to their patients, while keeping them relaxed and comfortable. Ultrasound technicians must also have the mathematical and scientific skills necessary to analyze the results and come up with a diagnosis.

Ultrasound Technician Courses: Courses at ultrasound schools generally provide a background in anatomy, physiology, instrumentation, physics, patient care, and medical ethics. Clinical work includes an exposure to using ultrasound equipment in one or more different ultrasound specialties.

Ultrasound Technician Employment: Job opportunities for ultrasound technicians are expected to grow faster than average and ultrasounds are less intrusive and is safer than other procedures. While obtaining a license is currently not a requirement, this is expected to change in the future. Completing a program at ultrasound school and obtaining certification from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers will provide an advantage in seeking the best jobs.

Ultrasound Technician Work: Ultrasound is the practice of using sound waves to develop an image of areas within a patient’s body. Ultrasound procedures are considered much safer than alternative methods (such as X-rays and MRIs). Ultrasound technicians work with patients to get them comfortable, get the patient in the right position, spread a conducting gel on the appropriate areas of the patient, and then use the ultrasound equipment to obtain the desired images. The ultrasound technician then looks at the resulting images to find those that show the potential problem areas within the patient. The ultrasound technician then decides which images to show to the doctor, who makes the final diagnosis, or asks for more tests to be done.