Steps to become an Ultrasound Tech?

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You are lucky as the east coast has more Sonography schools then the west coast. You'll want to look for a program that is CAAHEP certified, otherwise you have to spend an extra year in your externship before you're elligable to sit your registration exam.

You'll also need to complete your prereqs with nothing less then a 3.8. Ultrasound schools are insanely competitive to get into. (The school I applied to would not look at an applicants file unless their A&P grade was a 3.8 or above). There is often only 20 available seats for 200 applicants each year- per school!

Often they look for someone who has a strong understanding in the Anatomy and Physiology series, along with math and Physics. Be sure to check the requirements as they often vary from school to school.

You'll also want to complete a minimum of a year volunteering or working in a sonography department. Schools like to see you have some sort of medical background. Will also give you an edge up on the applicants who don't have a NAC/RN/LPN/medical background.

Also: You do NOT want to go into a radiology program! Radiology and Ultrasound are two completely different fields of imaging. The first year of cross sectional A&P will be the same, but after that they branch off.

Unless you want to do Radiology and x-ray, do not go into a radiology program.

Step 1Visit the website of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, also known as CAAHEP (see Resources). Look at the list of accredited ultrasound-technician training programs in your state. Most programs can be found in community colleges and technical schools, although some ultrasound-technician training programs are housed in traditional four-year colleges and universities. Ultrasound-technician programs usually culminate in an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree. Step 2Search for programs that fit your needs and your schedule. Some programs offer evening and weekend courses for students that work during the weekdays. Some programs allow you to take some of your courses online or through distance education. Avoid programs that offer the majority of their coursework online. You will need many hours of practical, hands-on training in order to be successful as an ultrasound technician. Step 3Look for programs that emphasize on-the-job training. Most programs will require students to complete internships in medical facilities that will allow students to practice using ultrasound machines. Avoid programs that don't emphasize training in patient-care settings. Expect to spend one to four years earning your diploma, certificate, or degree in sonography or ultrasound technology. Shorter programs usually culminate in a certificate or an associate's degree and prepare students for entry-level positions. Students who earn a four-year degree in ultrasound technology will also be prepared for entry-level jobs as an ultrasound technician, but will have a higher earning potential and a greater selection of jobs to choose from. Step 4Expect your courses in ultrasound technology to cost anywhere from $75 to $500 per credit. Ultrasound-technician programs at community colleges are generally less expensive than programs at four-year colleges. Programs at community colleges charge less for tuition and don't require as many credits to earn a degree. Step 5Visit the school's campus and speak with a representative from the ultrasound-technician training program. Ask the representative any questions you have about the school and request a tour of the training facilities. Look for sonography equipment that is modern and in good repair. Speak with current students about their experiences in the program. Avoid ultrasound-technician training programs that offer academic credit in exchange for life experience.

I did a search on "ultrasound tech training" and got lots of leads.... Try that.

Good luck!

First you need to get into a radiology program, try looking for that.