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Sonographer as a Career

A sonographer can specialize in a particular health field ranging from neurology to obstetrics. With the growing number of aging patients, the industry can use knowledgeable people who want sonography as their choice of career.

Sonographers are also known as ultrasound technicians. Most individuals associate a sonographer's job with taking the ultrasound pictures in obstetrics and gynecology whose focus is on the female reproductive system, but there is much more to the position. You have the option to work in a number of specialties such as:
  • Breast sonographers look for breast cancer through mammography
  • Neurosonagraphers specialize in the neuro system and the brain
  • Abdominal sonographers can review the kidneys, gall bladder, bile duct, liver, pancreas, etc.
A sonographer must be ableto multi-task, work with patients in an extremely personal capacity and be able to make him or her feel comfortable. If you are considering becoming a sonographer as a career, you must be able to understand the human body, take measurements, make calculations of the patient internally, look for changes that might be minute and difficult to see, and to analyze and provide findings to the physician.

Required Education

Education and training for a sonographer career can be acquired in a variety of manners. There are two-year associate's and four-year bachelor's degree programs.

Courses include:
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Patient care
  • Physics
  • Medical ethics
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Instrumentations
With an aging population, there is an increasing need for sonographers to pinpoint illnesses and injuries. Physicians are utilizing this ultrasound imaging more readily than imaging because of the increased safety and accuracy.

The Following Schools Provide Educational Programs For Sonographer Careers:
  Brown Mackie College

Brown Mackie College Schools can help you learn the skills you need for your career and future. We have many convenient locations across the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest, and we offer a unique one-course-a-month delivery format that's specifically tailored to fit into your busy lifestyle. Take advantage of small class sizes, flexible scheduling, an outstanding faculty, and financial aid for those who qualify. Choose from a range of diploma, certificate, associate's and bachelor's in the areas of Accounting and Business, Healthcare, Legal Studies, and Computer Technology.

Locations:
Tucson, AZ Atlanta, GA Fort Wayne, IN
Merrillville, IN Michigan City, IN Fort Mitchell, KY
Louisville, KY Akron, OH Canton, OH
Cincinnati, OH Findlay, OH
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology, Associate of Science in Surgical Technology
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  Independence University

From Associate's and Bachelor's to Master's degrees in health education and business, with Independence University you can achieve greater success through distance learning that suits your busy schedule. Continue working and earning as you pursue your online degree.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
Allied Health
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  Carrington College California

Carrington College California (TM) offers certificate, degree, and diploma programs that can help you begin a new career. Our highly respected instructors can provide you with the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to become a success. Choose from programs in Healthcare, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technology, Veterinary Services, Criminal Justice, Design & Visual Arts, or Business & Information Systems. Carrington College California has multiple conveniently located campuses in California.

Locations:
Antioch, CA Citrus Heights, CA Emeryville, CA
Pleasant Hill, CA Pomona, CA Sacramento, CA
San Jose, CA San Leandro, CA Stockton, CA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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  Sanford-Brown Institute

How can you turn your love of healthcare into a rewarding career in as little as 9 months? At Sanford-Brown Institute. SBI offers students the skills training they need to pursue a rewarding career in the healthcare field. Short-term programs focus on providing the knowledge you need to get the healthcare career you want. Classes meet days and evenings and are conveniently scheduled for both working and non-working adults. Learn more today.

Locations:
Fort Lauderdale, FL Jacksonville, FL Tampa, FL
Iselin, NJ Garden City, NY White Plains, NY
Monroeville, PA Pittsburgh, PA Trevose, PA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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  ATI Career Training Center

Get the career training you need to create a better future. ATI has more than 35 years of experience helping adults who want to improve their lives through education. We feature a variety of high-quality programs in healthcare, automotive, and electronics. We also offer flexible class schedules, reasonable class sizes, job search assistance for graduates, and financial aid for most programs to those who qualify.

Locations:
Fort Lauderdale, FL Miami, FL Albuquerque, NM
Oklahoma City, OK Dallas, TX Houston, TX
Lewisville, TX North Richland Hills, TX Richardson, TX
Waco, TX
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology
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  Keiser Career College

Keiser Career College offers career-oriented training programs that prepare students for positions in allied health and computer technology. Associate degrees and diplomas are available from our Florida campuses. All programs focus on the specific skills and knowledge needed for today's career fields. The faculty is comprised of industry-experienced professionals who offer students personal attention and their own practical knowledge in an environment that simulates the real world. For information on graduation rates, student debt levels, and other disclosures, visit www.KeiserCareer.edu/ConsumerInfo

Locations:
Greenacres, FL Jacksonville, FL Miami Lakes, FL
New Port Richey, FL St. Petersburg, FL Tampa, FL
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
AS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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  Sanford-Brown College

For over 135 years, Sanford-Brown College has been providing students with the hands-on skills employers are looking for. Some programs of study can be completed in as little as 9 months.

Locations:
Phoenix, AZ Farmington, CT Atlanta, GA
Hillside, IL Skokie, IL Tinley Park, IL
Indianapolis, IN Grand Rapids, MI White Plains, NY
Cleveland, OH Portland, OR Dallas, TX
Houston, TX San Antonio, TX
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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  Sanford-Brown Institute - Landover

How can you turn your love of healthcare into a rewarding career in as little as 9 months? At Sanford-Brown Institute. SBI offers students the skills training they need to pursue a rewarding career in the healthcare field. Short-term programs focus on providing the knowledge you need to get the healthcare career you want. Classes meet days and evenings and are conveniently scheduled for both working and non-working adults. Learn more today.

Locations:
Landover, MD
Medical Education Programs:
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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  Fox Institute - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Advance your career with Fox Institute: Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Our program can be completed in as little as 16 months. We offer program specializations in general or cardiac sonography, both of which include vascular ultrasound training. Our program combines online learning with hands-on campus-based lab training — plus, students gain real-life experience through externships.

Locations:
West Hartford, CT Clifton, NJ
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, Diagnostic General Sonography
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