Career Planning : How to Become an Ultrasound Technician

An ultrasound technician must have interpersonal skills and patience, as well as an associate's degree in diagnostic medical sonography. Choose an area of ultrasound specialty, such as abdominal or vascular, with this free video on job information from a career service specialist.

Expert: Stacie Royer
Bio: Stacie Royer is an exclusive career services specialist, and she is active in business and career networking throughout the Austin, Texas area.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

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[SexySabe87]

interesting video, I just moved to sugarland TX from Detroit Mi and Im considering taking classes to be a DMS. The only thing is deciding what school is the best, I know Sanford Brown has a program, an ive heard of a few other schools. Is there anyone here who is in school, or has graduated that can give me any advice on which school to consider an jus about the field in general?

[selena3232]

Just wondering? So I know you're suppose to go to this program, but when? After College or what? What degree should I major in to become a Ultrasound Technician, or X ray technician? Can some answer me please

[SoSeductive1981]

@SouthTexasGal830 Just out of curiousity, what school are you attending? I was informed of Pima Institute in Houston due to the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program being new. I know that have went there and once they graduated, they were hired immediately.

[gab15briss]

What kind of math would be needed in this field of med. ?

[kittysune1]

I was thinking of doing this but I am so scared of the math and physics part guess I need to hit the books again!

[FreeCraze26]

This is definitely a job that requires patience and communication! I found this video kind of lacking some crucial information, so here's a great resource about becoming an ultrasound technician and the salary at - ultrasoundtechnicianguide . net

[Alex4Lakewood]

That one year of scanning is the tough part. Who will hire you to scan their patients, if you have no experience? Receive your training at a school affiliated with a hospital/clinic which will allow you to perform real exams on real patients. Good Luck.

[hotdogdog2]

im really thinking about doing this. im now a sophmore at ASU , i was recently going to become a civil enginerre but ehh, to much math for me. this seems like a much better enviroment to work in:]

[Jannsmith]

@MzVan21 - Just a word to the wise that there aren't supposed to be too many jobs for the diagnostic medical sonographer despite what those private overpriced for-profit tech schools proclaim :) Just fyi for anyone that for accredited programs, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs should have a listing of programs. Please try to attend the more affordable community college as opposed to those private for-profit schools. Stay well and please do study hard.

[MzVan21]

i start my training this fall sooo excited!!