ARDMS Ultrasound Certification vs. Accredited Sonography Program

Delia said: Hence the word "usually". Not all SB graduates have a bachelor, but 80% of our class did. Therefore, we went under 3A.

So, what about the other 20% then? Were they mislead into believing they could sit for exams immediately upon graduation? Or did they qualify under some other prereq (such as #2, which seems the most feasible even though SBC only offers a diploma....)

Delia in New York, New York said: Everyone was told where they stood at inititation which caused an uproar. One gentleman and two ladies quit the program that day, the rest continued on. I know of two who had registered and one who could not find a place to do her 12 months. Some of us keep in touch and are registered.

SB is by no means the ideal school. They need to have at least three newer books, and prepare the students properly for the ARDMS exams which are not a walk in the park. They need to worry less about making money and more about the students who pay them the money. Everyone should choose a school that suits them, and they are comfortable with. In my case, I had no choice and thank God it all went without a hitch.

Delia, thankyou- THANK YOU- for your honesty and detailed explanation. That made more sense than anyone else's description of what goes on once you begin the program.

I am currently pursuing sonography through a four-year program rather than having chosen SBC, and I am at peace with that decision.

I appreciate your candor- it is very necessary for those who are looking into Sanford Brown. Goodness knows they will not get this kind of honesty from their advisor. Take care!

You are very welcome. The program cots a lot of money and the starting salary is not that high, but it gets better over the years. I graduated in Jan 2006 so things might have changed some but the basic idea is that you'd want to get a good education for the money spent. Good luck.

Does anyone know which school is good to attend in NYC?
I only know that Sanford Brown that is available in NYC.
I am thinking to take the Ultrasounds technician Program, but I am not sure which school is the right one and reasonable price in Manhattan. If anyone knows pls let me know ..since i have been researching online, but dont know which school is the right one.

There are LIU, NYC, and SUNY Downtown.

LIU is the best option if you only want to get your cert. NYC has an AS degree and Suny Downtown has a BA program.

I'm planning on going to LIU in Jan 09.

Hi,
I'm new in this forum. I need CV form. Is there any Gentleman or lady who can help me.
I already passed the general physics. I will highly appreciate your help.
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Iris in Brooklyn, New York said: There are LIU, NYC, and SUNY Downtown.

LIU is the best option if you only want to get your cert. NYC has an AS degree and Suny Downtown has a BA program.

I'm planning on going to LIU in Jan 09.

Hi Iris. I just started Downstate. I am going part-time whereas everyone else in my class are going full-time. One girl cried over the weekend because she was freaking out on how much work is involved going full-time. She actually went to the program director and told them that she was going to go part-time instead. I'm taking Anatomy, Physiology (two diffrent classes, not together like when I took it at QCC FOUE YEARS ago) and Assisting of the Patient, which is a class about the sonography profession and what our jobs will entail. I asked some of the other students how the pther two classes were, and everyone said that the physics and the sonography courses were HARD! I'm am so happy I am going part=time because I work on the weekends to pay for my classes and there's no way I would be able to do it. There's so much reading in just those three classes, I can't imagine studying those on top of physics and sonography! Are you going full-time? Does LIU offer part=time? If they do I would strongly suggest it if you could especially if you are working. Good luck in LIU!!

Christina said: This is my situation...I got accepted in to Sanfd Brown's ultrsound diagnosic's program in Iselin NJ. I'm supposed to start in June 09 but I'm hearing all these terrible stories about this school. I looked it up on the CAAHEP website and Iselin campus is accrediated. Did anyone go to that program can you give me some insight on what I'm getting myself into? Am I going to be able to sit down and take the boards right after I graduate and get a job?? PLEASE HELP!

Hi Christina. Since that SBI is accredited you will be able to sit for your exams after graduation. It's all the schools that aren't accredited that the students are having problems getting the job for a year so that they could sit for the exams. I've read bad things about that SBI on these forums too. Good luck.

Ohio Student in Warren, Ohio said: Nowhere on ARDMS' prerequisite page does it state that CAAHEP-accredited schools are exempt from the additional 12 months of clinical experience outside of the education prgram.

See here: www.ardms.org/downloads/Prerequisite_Chart.pdf

So, how is it that Sanford Brown grads can sit for their exams immediately upon graduation? ARDMS says you cannot, so how could it be possible? Is there some fine print that is not printed here?

Perhaps there have been some changes made to the 2008 requirements......

Fill me in- I am terribly curious.

Yes it does the 2nd Prerequiite states that if a school is accredited by an accrediation that is recognized by the CHEA or USDOE you will be bale to take the test right after graduation. For cliniocal it says no additional experience is required.

I went to UDS, which SB ,bought out, graduated in 94. I did not get a job untill 98 because of inexperience, i got part time jobs untill i gained enough experience to step to full-time jobs. To say the least it has been very hard. I applied to ARDMS for eligabilty to take PE and OB/gyn, and Breast and was turned down(i applied under prereq, 2)UDS was not accredited,SB is has been accredited since 04;the letter and my transscipt were turned down.The facility where i work now is requiring ARDMS accredation because the ACR requires sonographers to have it,and also some of the insurance comps. require it too.
I have been working and studying so hard, and have 11 yrs of experience. WHAT CAN I DO!!!

I find this a little strange that you were turn down for the registry. My sister in law went to UDS in 1997 to 1999 when it wasn't accredited and she was able to sit for her registry exam after working for 1 year full time. Did they tell you the reason why you were turn down.

Lauren in Anaheim, California said: Hi, here is my current situation...
In the last 3 years, I have been interning in an outpatient medical clinic learning ultrasound. I have the clinical hours to take my ARDMS boards, I am certified for Abdomen and am about to take the OBGYN (RDMS) and Vascular (RVT) license test.

However, I have NOT graduated from an accredited sonography program. I have seen that most ultrasound tech positions require graduation from an accredited program... so my question is should I just take my tests and try to get a job or should I enroll in an accredited program?

Did to attend an ultrasound school at all? If you did, accredited or not, you should look for jobs because you are registered. If not, you probably will need to go to an accredited school. By the way, how did you get training in an outpatient clinic? I have just recently graduated from ultrasound school and am looking for additional internships. Good luck!

nic in Staten Island, New York said: What is your current education? Remember you must get your ardms to even get a job interview these days. No one wants an unregistered tech,don't let anyone tell you otherwise!!! So go where your sure to get registered stright away or you won't work & I'm not kidding!If doing the certificate program allows you to sit for the test find out how much work experience is necessary, some say 600 hrs or 8 mths after you graduate as long as your working.The trouble is you can't work w/o experience & you can't sit for the test w/o it either. Ask the career councelor of the schools this question & get their name. What schools were you thinking of go to? What state are you in? I hear Down state in NJ is a great program. I went to UDS in Iselin NJ now Stamford Brown & it was like boot camp.
Are you male or female? If you are male, you should not do general us. If you are female consider highrisk ob (specialize) Echo/vascular is my best advice to you.Go where the $$$ is. General is unforgiving & ultimately you'll wished you listened to me.I wish I has gotten advice but I had to learn the hard way.
If you do go to school for US, make sure you keep your life simple untill you graduate. No engagements, no babys, no life changes. You might think you can handle it & who knows maybe you can it's just not finding out you can't durring such an important time for study.Best of luck I think you'll love the field it's very rewarding but remember go for the $$$ because the responsibility is great so you might as well get payed for it.

hello, I'm just curious. Why do you say general is unforgiving? I may go the vascular/echo or general route. I am already registered in general. Thanks!
Bobbie

Mara in New York, New York said: Also get the Davies books. 500 questions and answers. Great study aides. could not have passed physics without Davies! www.daviespublishing.com

Hello Mara. I was wondering if you had any advice for an inexperienced registered ultrasound tech. My scanning isn't great at all and I'm having a lot of trouble finding a job. I appreciate any advice you can give me! Thanks!
Bobbie

Christna in Secaucus, New Jersey said: I find this a little strange that you were turn down for the registry. My sister in law went to UDS in 1997 to 1999 when it wasn't accredited and she was able to sit for her registry exam after working for 1 year full time. Did they tell you the reason why you were turn down.

Christina,
thank you for replying. they turned me down because uds was not accredited.

Hi J Parker,

I checked the ARDMS website and it states under prerequisite 1. If you went to a unaccredited program. After 1 year of full time experience you should qualify to sit for the registry. Please go to www.ardms.org and look at prerequisite 1. It will tell you all the documentations you need from your school and employer. Like I stated before my sister in-law went to UDS back when it wasn't accredited and she took the registry exam last year under prerequisite 1. I would really look into this.

continue..........

and take a look at prerequisite 1. It will tell you all the documentations you need from your school and employer. I would really look into this.

Hi Everyone,
I am considering pursuing sonography at Keiser University in Daytona Beach, Fl. I have read several bad reviews about the school statewide, but haven't been able to find anything about the Daytona Beach campus. These reviews include being overpriced for an AS, classes too easy (high school level), no job assistance afterwards, etc. These reviews were about other programs at the school or about the school in general (nothing about the DMS program). I have an appt. on Monday to speak with a counselor, but have read that they are just like car salesmen... It is the only school in my area that offers the program. Has anyone attended the program at Keiser or can anyone offer any advise? Thanks!

Raiffe in Pompano Beach, Florida said: Just to put this out there,passed physics & abd ARDMS.grad of Keiser College & still have not found a job.For the most part I'v been hearing we are looking for someone with a bit more exp.But thank you!!!

Hello Raiffe,

Did you finally get a job? I am worried about following and finishing a program at Keiser and not getting a job later on. The reason they tell you that you need more experience is because of the number of clinical externship hours or hours working in a regular job?

Sara in Fort Lauderdale, Florida said: Hello Raiffe,

Did you finally get a job? I am worried about following and finishing a program at Keiser and not getting a job later on. The reason they tell you that you need more experience is because of the number of clinical externship hours or hours working in a regular job?

Hi Sara,
Are you currently enrolled in the program at Keiser? I'd appreciate any information or advice (admission, price, classes, thoughts)! Thanks

yesssssssss

what did u study to pass the the phy exam

Christina in Woodbridge, New Jersey said: Hi J Parker,

I checked the ARDMS website and it states under prerequisite 1. If you went to a unaccredited program. After 1 year of full time experience you should qualify to sit for the registry. Please go to www.ardms.org

HI Christina,
maybe i missed something, ill look again. thank you.

Bobbie in Miller Place, New York said:

HI, IM INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN SONOGRAM TECH. I HAVE MY BS IN SCIENCE. SHOULD I GO TO SANFORD BROWN (WHICH IS NEAR ME) OR LIU?
IS THIS A GOOD CAREER FOR MEN? IF SO WHICH FIELD AND HOW IS JOB MARKET? CAN I TAKE THE REGISTY AFTER SANFORD BROWN OR NEED TO GET EXPERIENCE FIRST. THNAK YOU

Tami in Warren, Ohio.

Hello. :) I was wondering if you would contact me in regards to what schooling route you persued. supredhawk1@yahoo.com Please put a note about this board in the subject line so it does not get deleted.

Thank you VERY much! :)
Linda

Under prereq 2 it says no additional clinical experience required.....

STEVEN D in Merrick, New York said: HI, IM INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN SONOGRAM TECH. I HAVE MY BS IN SCIENCE. SHOULD I GO TO SANFORD BROWN (WHICH IS NEAR ME) OR LIU?
IS THIS A GOOD CAREER FOR MEN? IF SO WHICH FIELD AND HOW IS JOB MARKET? CAN I TAKE THE REGISTY AFTER SANFORD BROWN OR NEED TO GET EXPERIENCE FIRST. THNAK YOU

honestly look at LIU- see what there placement rates are

Hi Steve. Go to LIU...Sanford Brown has a bad rep, and I believe that the tuition is cheaper than SBI...AND it's accredited, (not that it matters in your situation since you already have a bachelor's degree). If you have the option...why not go to an accredited school, where the hospital will look at it and respect the institution you gradutated from, especially since the tuition is about the same, if not possibly cheaper. Good luck! :o)

THANKS, IS THIS STILL A GOOD CAREER CHOICE? HOW DOES THE JOB MARKET LOOK?

Anna in Middle Village, New York said: Hi Steve. Go to LIU...Sanford Brown has a bad rep, and I believe that the tuition is cheaper than SBI...AND it's accredited, (not that it matters in your situation since you already have a bachelor's degree). If you have the option...why not go to an accredited school, where the hospital will look at it and respect the institution you gradutated from, especially since the tuition is about the same, if not possibly cheaper. Good luck! :o)

thanks Anna, is this a good career choice, good for men?

Katie frm nyc said: I have been doing my research and a lot of it at that. If you live in nyc your best bet honestly is to go to Long Island University for the vascular sonography/technology program.
They are accredited by caahep & as soon as your done with ur schooling(12months) you can sit down to take the ardms exam. No problem!!! Trust me I have been rigorously trying to find out information ..correct info to go to the right school. They start in jan & aren't too expensive $20,000. I'm starting in Jan09 hope to see you there!! Gluck

Hi, I'm also in NYC looking into training. LIU's vascular program looks very promising,but there is no degree for $20,000. But I'm wondering if I should get an all around education with all the subjects. NYU-SCPS McGhee school has an AAS in DMU, covering all topics. The only thing is I need some prerequisites (physics, bio & lab), should I take them at cuny and then transfer. Taking them at NYU would be very expensive.

Heys guys , Well to Steve, it would make more sense to go wherever you get taught more specialties rather than just one like Liu teaches. You have the advantage of having a B.A already so nothing can really stop you . I know this lady who went to SB already having a BA and found a job with out any problems. Do your research as far as what school teaches more specialties and than check the job market to see if they coincide. Good Luck.

Hi again Steve...Of course I think that this is a good career move, otherwise I wouldn't be attending Downstate. There are three men in my class of 21 (everyone but me and another woman are full-time students). I believe the starting salary here in NY is about $60k when you pass a few of the speciality exams. The more exams you pass, the more you make. Are we going to get rich from this field? I doubt it, but we won't be broke. The better you scan, the more in demand you will be. I also figure that when I finish Downstate, I will have my bachelor's degree, there's other opportunities there for me...such as supervisory position as well as sales (you go around the country demonstrating the machines to other hospitals, clinics, dr's offices, etc.) I won't be pigeon-holed as someone who has only a certificate and no degree. Luckily for you, you also have a bachelor's degree and you may have the same opportunities available to you too. Also, if you want to get extra experience in a hospital, go volunteer in the sonography/radiology dept, and see if this is something you really want to do. People think doing sonographs is great in theory but then get freaked out being in the hospital with all those smells, sounds and sick people. It would really stink if you went through all the education and realize that you don't like being in a hospital around sick people. Keep in touch!! :o) Good luck!

Hello Laurie in Brooklyn. If you decide to go the route of a degree try Downstate. It is very highly regarded school, there are 100's of clinical sites available, and you will graduate with a bachelor's degree. I've been going to school for 4 years part-time to a community college and now am attending Downstate's program. I'm planning on going part-time for my junior year and full-time for my senior year. I wanted to stretch it out for an extra year because I wanted my youngest to be a little older before going to work full-time. Also, I don't know the stats on LIU's passing percentages of people taking the ARDMS exams, but Downstate has over a 90% passing rate whereas the national average is 53%, which is why the school is held in such high esteem. Doctors come to the school specifically looking for our graduates which may explain why Downstate has over 95% job placement rates. Also, since it's a SUNY school, it's only $2100 a semster, or $8400 for the full two year program. How could you beat that? AND YOU GET A BACHELOR'S AT THE END!!! I've gone on some sites trying to see what they are looking for in hiring people and the jobs that offer alot of money or supervisory position ask for a bachelor's degree. You cannot go wrong, and Downstate has more than just one speciality, not just vascular like LIU. Call Downstate and speak Dr. Joyce Miller. I believe Downstate will have an open house in early October (you might want to call her to make sure). I think when you go to the open house you will fall in love with the school and the professors, especially Prof. Marie Towle...she's such a sweetheart! Call them, go and talk to them, they won't push you to apply like SBI, they will give you the facts and then YOU will be the one to decide if Downstate is the school for you. The classes are small - only 21 this year, so you get alot of scanning time. Go to www.Downstate.edu and see what they are about. The phone number's on there. Good luck and keep in touch!! :o)

Anna in Middle Village, New York said: Hi again Steve...Of course I think that this is a good career move, otherwise I wouldn't be attending Downstate. There are three men in my class of 21 (everyone but me and another woman are full-time students). I believe the starting salary here in NY is about $60k when you pass a few of the speciality exams. The more exams you pass, the more you make. Are we going to get rich from this field? I doubt it, but we won't be broke. The better you scan, the more in demand you will be. I also figure that when I finish Downstate, I will have my bachelor's degree, there's other opportunities there for me...such as supervisory position as well as sales (you go around the country demonstrating the machines to other hospitals, clinics, dr's offices, etc.) I won't be pigeon-holed as someone who has only a certificate and no degree. Luckily for you, you also have a bachelor's degree and you may have the same opportunities available to you too. Also, if you want to get extra experience in a hospital, go volunteer in the sonography/radiology dept, and see if this is something you really want to do. People think doing sonographs is great in theory but then get freaked out being in the hospital with all those smells, sounds and sick people. It would really stink if you went through all the education and realize that you don't like being in a hospital around sick people. Keep in touch!! :o) Good luck!

ANNA, DOWNSTATE IS NOT FAR FROM ME (LONG ISLAND) LIU IS FULL TIME ONLY, BUT DOES DOWNSTATE OFFER PART TIME CLASSES....DAYS OR NIGHTS. HOW MANY DAYS HOUR PER WEEK?, THIS IS SOMETHING I CAN DO AND UR ADVISE WILL BE VERY HELPFUL.I ALREADY HAVE MY BS WITH SOME MASTER CREDITS IN SCIENCE. PLEASE ADVISE.

Lauren in Anaheim, California said: Hi, here is my current situation...
In the last 3 years, I have been interning in an outpatient medical clinic learning ultrasound. I have the clinical hours to take my ARDMS boards, I am certified for Abdomen and am about to take the OBGYN (RDMS) and Vascular (RVT) license test.

However, I have NOT graduated from an accredited sonography program. I have seen that most ultrasound tech positions require graduation from an accredited program... so my question is should I just take my tests and try to get a job or should I enroll in an accredited program?

i would enroll in an accrediated program. cypress college offer a great ultrasoud program and it's very cheap.

Hi Steve...my new found friend. lol. I go to Downstate part-time, I am taking three clases. Mondays are my long days...only two classes: 9 - 10:30am class (physiology class)and then I have a 2 1/2 hour break then my next class is from 1pm till 3pm, (Monitering and Assisting the Patient). Tuesdays (antomy), I go from 10:30 until 12pm, and free for the rest of the day. Wednesdays (physiology)and Fridays one class (anatomy) 9 - 10:30am. I'm off on Thursdays because that's the day that all the full-timers go to their clinical sites. If you want to work, you could because you will be free two days a week after 10:30am and all day on Thursdays. I go part-time for a few reasons, financially I have to work to pay for school, but I work about 20 hours on the weekends, so I am free to do things that I have to during the week. They have a few specialities that LIU doesn't have. I would strongly recommend going to Downstate. There's only 21 people in my class, tons of clinical sites, and the school is highly regarded by hospitals in NY. They actually come looking for Downstate's graduates, and over 95% were hired upon graduation. As far as passing the ARDMS exam, 90% pass the physics and abdomen exams on the first try whereas the national average is only 53%. Also, the price of the tuition is awesome...only $2100 a semester full-time or $181 per credit part-time. I'm currently taking seven credits and it cost me $1400. If you have any other questions, please feel free call them and speak to Dr. Joyce Brown. The website is www.Downstate.edu. I don't have Dr. Brown's phone number on hand, but you could look it up on the website. Besides...there's nothing wrong with having to bachelor's especially when you won't be paying the crazy tuition of NYU or LIU. I read that it's $20k for only one year. That seems like alot for only a certificate. Good luck and keep in touch!! :o)

Oh yeah, Steve...I forgot to mention...that you could only begin the program in September, which may be great for you. You could take that opportunity to save money for school so you won't have to take out a loan or work as many hours when you are going to school. The program, even going part-time is very demanding as far as all the reading you have to do. Every time you meet with the professor you have another chapter or two to read by the time you meet again, two days later. It's crazy, but I know that I have to just do it. The professors are really nice, and my physiology professor is hysterical. Most of the notes are on powerpoint, so there's not alot of note taking in class, just alot of reading outside of class. Also, when you're not in class, there's a gym right across the street, which I have been utilizing every day I am at school. They also have a pool, so you could get in great shape while going to school. lol. If you have any other questions, just email me @ Brighteyes903@aol.com. Good luck.

Hi Katie! Holy cow...$1300 a credit at NYU?? I thought it was only about $980. Daaaaamn, that's alot! Now I'm even happier that I decided to go to Downstate. lol. So you're going to be a P.A.? I was considering doing that to, but a year of Physics 301 & 302 at QCC scared me away. I saw people with excellent GPA's (over 3.8) CRYING in the study hall of my old school because they were so lost. I only had to take a semster of ph201 (which was supposedly a little easier)to get into Downstate for their sonography program. You are making an excellent choice in career, because I believe P.A.'s starting salary is about $80k! And you will be even more desireable because you come with the added benefit of knowing how to do sonograms!! Smart move! But like you stated, for those who intend on making sonography their career, it makes sense to go to school that gives them more than one option for specialities and that they get a degree at the end of their training. Also, Downstate is by far the cheapest school for sonography, with NYU costing $1300 a credit and NYU (& you only get an associate's degree) and LIU costing $20k for a year (& you only get an certicate) is crazy. Downstate's only $1400 a semester for part-time status and $2100 full-time per semester, so in the end, it would only cost you $8400 for the two years. Are you currently enrolled in York? Because Downstate also has a P.A. program and since it's a SUNY school I'm sure the tuition isn't astronomical. What does York want for their program? Good luck Katie. You are making a fantastic decision for your future and I truly wish you all the best in making your dreams come true!!! :o)

Do Downtown offer evening classes? Because I work during the day.

Yes, I am enrolled at Keiser University and I can say that I have the best teachers I ever had. They are very professional and they really care about the students. Right now, I am taking Anatomy and Physiology I with Dr. R who is an excellent teacher. I am taking the general courses which are much faster to take than in a community college because you can concentrate in one course per month rather than taking 3 or 4 at the same time and in a long period of time. Also you have to mantain a 3.0 GPA for the general courses in so you can get to the core. About the admission you have to take an exam in order to get in once you pass it, they help you with the loans. I cannot complain with my loan which includes everything even the books. For the first year is $3,900 with Sallie Mae and $10,000 in Stafford loans. The deans are great and they provide academic advise all the time. Also you have free tutoring classes and many student activities to participate in. I really like Keiser but my only concern is that they can get accredited in Vascular Sonography by the time I get to the core classes. Keiser have the rest of all their programs accredited even Diagnostic Medical Sonography is accredited but vascular is not because it is a new program. They say they are working on its accreditation.

Hi Iris. No, they do not offer evening classes but for the most part If you're going part time, you go in for only an hour and a half a day, ex: Wed & Fridays you're out by 10:30, Tues you go in at 10:30 and out by 12. I'm off on Thursdays, and Mondays are my long day, 9 - 10:30 with a 2 1/2 hour break until 1pm and the class goes until 3pm. Maybe your boss could work with you by having you work later some days, or on weekends. Trust me...you really don't want to be in that area at night if you don't have to, the parking is almost impossible as it is, then you will have everyone home from work parking in the area as well...mot to mention, it's not in the safest of neighborhoods. Good luck! :o)

hi everyone,
Just found this forum. I am foreign graduate MD but not practicing for few years and don't have any licence to practice and no plan to go through long licencing procedure.
I am planing to take this course. Been doing research about courses. found one in san mateo but not accredited. Can anyone tell me about some place which is accredited? please help me to find right courses.

Hi can someone help me, I've been considering starting ultrasound school but I wanted to know what your recomendations are on what a male should start off in, in this field. Thanks!!

Iris in Brooklyn, New York said: Hi, I went to Sanford Brown Institute (NYC) yesterday. And they told since I have no exper. or Health background. I will not be able to start the SONO tech program. I will have to start by entering the Medical Assitant program and then switch over the Sono tech program. Is this correct???

they're trying to get more money out of you. if you feel the need to take a medical class, take it through an ROP (REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM) CLASSES ARE INEXPENSIVE.

Hi! I am considering enrolling at Florida National College in the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer field. They offer a 2 yr A.S. They are accredited with the Commission of Southern Colleges. It seems perfect with the hours, etc.

I was researching online and found that to work you have to pass national exam. When I went to the ARDMS website they said the school should be accredited by CAAHEP. I called CAAHEP and they told me it would depend on ARDMS

Please help. I am very confused.

Hi Alina. That school isn't accredited which means unless you already have a bachelor's degree, you will have to try and find a hospital that will hire you without being registered, so you could work for a full year before you qualify to sit for the registry. Most hospitals won't hire you because of the liability risk, besides the fact there's tons of people who have graduated from an accredited school and are registered looking for the same position. Do yourself a favor and go to an accredited school, so you won't have to deal with the bs that goes along with going to an unaccredited school. Florida has about nine accredited schools. Go on to www.caahep.org and look for the one closest to you. Good luck!

www.caahep.org and see which school is closest to you. Good luck.

I am in the process of enrolling at KSU Salem to hopefully go through the Radiology Department for an Assoc degree then go on to their DMS program to get a Bachelors. Please take a look at the site info and this statement off their current Info packet and let me know what you think.

THE BACHELOR IN RADIOLOGIC AND IMAGING SCIENCES
TECHNOLOGY DEGREE IN
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
This degree is only offered at Kent State University Salem campus and the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is seeking accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS). The program is offered during daytime hours and includes academic and clinical education for five days a week.

OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO IN DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL
SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM
Option 1: Radiologic Technology Associate Degree program followed by Liberal Education
Requirement courses & 5 semesters of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Courses
Option 2: Three years of general courses including Liberal Education Requirement courses
followed by five semesters of Diagnostic Medical Sonography courses.

www.salem.kent.edu/salem/AcademicPrograms/upload/DMS%20Application%20Packet09.pdf
www.salem.kent.edu

If you prefer, you can email me privately at supredhawk1@yahoo.com Please put some kind of reference to this message in the subject line.

THANK YOU so much! This is all so confusing with the different accreditations.

Linda :)

DO ANYONE HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON ATI COLLEDGE OF HEALTH?