Don't believe everything you read

Earl Y. Kyler is so right. My experience at WCUI has been great so far. And they did make it very clear that they do not guarantee a job but they do guarantee an externship site.

It seems as if problem student keep bashing on the staff & education at WCUI. Yeah there are a few staff members who were a little difficult to deal with but I understand they are only trying to do their job to help everybody. I know there were a few times when I and/or my classmates at faults for not bringing in loan papers (guilty as charged)or not making a payment on time and having them look for me or my other classmates (guilty as charged again) or forgetting to re-register every 3 months. There is only so much they can do. I guess we all forget that we are supposed to be RESPONSIBLE adults. This is a post-secondary school and "Higher" education is not cheap or free. It is one of the cheapest places I came across and also one of the only schools that set-up a monthly payment plan rather than asking for full tuition up front. (This is a big plus especially with the way the economy is right now).

I haven't had a chance to meet with Rose yet but I have heard the same complaints from classmates that have attended the externship workshops. But for NOW, I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt since they do guarantee externship sites. But as far as the other staff members, hate to admit it, it was partially my fault.

Sorry I just have to butt in. I am currently a student at virgina college of Birmingham Ultrasound program. There are two schools in my area that teach ultrasound. My school is not accredited and the other school is. My school teaches alot of vascular and the other school does not teach vascular at all. The sites around here are very impressed about how well we do vascular and will hire us over the other schools students. So it might be of the modality that is or is not taught that might be your hold back of getting a job. I graduate in December and already have a job. I have to work for a year before I can sit for the registry. But I don't mind.

Laurel Collins in Los Angeles, California said: Just read thru the posts under ultrasound - see how many techs who have been in the field say go to an accredited school! For one, why spend 30k as opposed to a lot less and go to a school that is respected by the ARDMS? I don't know of one tech that I know - many who have been in the field for a long time - who think it is a good idea to go to an unaccredited school and are disgusted by these schools just out to make a buck(which is what they do-why raise tuition 3 times past the public school tuition....it is true, there are bad techs from accredited schools as well, but the point is, why waste your time on schools such as this? Read how many techs are having a tough time finding work - not just from this school - but this is what I know from talking with a couple of friends still at West Coast waiting on clinicals...they do not have enough clinicals for the students...so clinical hours are spent up at the school..not in a hospital or clinic...that is just so unfair to the students...BUT...make your own judgement and take your chance with the school if you want to be 30k in the hole and hope by your clinical that you will be in a hospital/clinic and not in a classroom.

West Coast Ultrasound is not accredited...sorry. ACCSCT means nothing-CAAHEP means everything-call the ARDMS yourself. Because of this, if you do not have a Bachelors degree, you must wait a year to take your boards...and good luck finding a job without being registered. Earl, your facts are not facts at all..if anyone has any questions about the importance of going to CAAHEP accredited schools...go to the correct source...the ARDMS..they will answer your questions and not give you a bunch of hoopla to get your money - all the techs I work with laugh at these type of schools(non-accredited) - because they are indeed looked down on by physicians, hospitals and the ARDMS. More and more jobs are asking...did you go to an accredited school??? West Coast is not and you will be lying if you say they are...hospitals care only about the CAAHEP accreditation...

Dorothy in Birmingham, Alabama said: Sorry I just have to butt in. I am currently a student at virgina college of Birmingham Ultrasound program. There are two schools in my area that teach ultrasound. My school is not accredited and the other school is. My school teaches alot of vascular and the other school does not teach vascular at all. The sites around here are very impressed about how well we do vascular and will hire us over the other schools students. So it might be of the modality that is or is not taught that might be your hold back of getting a job. I graduate in December and already have a job. I have to work for a year before I can sit for the registry. But I don't mind.

Congrats Dorothy! I hope the rest of our class, including myself, finds a job after we graduate in Dec.
I am proud of my education, but I still wish Virginia College was accredited with the ARDMS. Do you think you would feel the same way if you had not already had a job lined up prior to externship? I'm hopeful for a positive outcome. I've worked too hard to not be successful now. Good luck with your job!!!

OK, first of all, ACCSCT is a legit accrediting body recognized by the Federal Government. Second, I cannot respond to the guy who said that ACCSCT schools are "looked down upon" by medical personnel- what exactly does that even mean? Being certified is being certified. I guarantee that no one really cares where you went to school, they only care how well you do your job.

In sum, students have to take a good deal of responsibility for their education and job prospects. Now, do some schools teach better than others? Sure. Are some schools out there scamming people? Sure. But WCUI is not one of them. If they were, how could they be in business for 10 years? How could could be approved for federal funding? How could they be a member in good standing of the BBB?

Also, fun fact, WCUI is accredited by ARDMS, CCI, ARMRIT, and ARRT

Dave Wallace in Beverly Hills, California said: OK, first of all, ACCSCT is a legit accrediting body recognized by the Federal Government. Second, I cannot respond to the guy who said that ACCSCT schools are "looked down upon" by medical personnel- what exactly does that even mean? Being certified is being certified. I guarantee that no one really cares where you went to school, they only care how well you do your job.

In sum, students have to take a good deal of responsibility for their education and job prospects. Now, do some schools teach better than others? Sure. Are some schools out there scamming people? Sure. But WCUI is not one of them. If they were, how could they be in business for 10 years? How could could be approved for federal funding? How could they be a member in good standing of the BBB?

they do care about what school you are from, and who the school is accredited by means alot....CAAHEP is recognized by ARDMS, the other one is not. I'm not saying the school is bad. I will start extern next month and just hope they get me one or that the thousands of people I contacted will change their mind. All I need is one interview to prove I can scan!! We'll see...

Hey Dave, how is a school accredited by the ARDMS?? They are not an accreditation organization, so that's false right there. The ARDMS is a REGISTRY organization-get your facts right! And I don't care if a school is in good standing with the BBB-WHO CARES???? WCUI IS NOT ACCREDITED!!! And it DOES mean a lot in the field of ultrasound - maybe a couple of years ago it was not as much of a big deal, but the field is becoming quite saturated-most jobs I see ask that you go to an accredited school. If you are studying ultrasound at an unaccredited school, you will have a much tougher time finding employment - if you don't believe me, call the ARDMS!!! I fought my way to become a tech - WCUI did NOTHING to help me - I was an excellent student, but when it came time for my externship, they did not have a hospital-SO-I did not gain that experience. I ended up losing my first job because of that-because I was not prepared in that environment - and believe me, I asked...I asked for hospital time only to be told they had no sites. There is a BIG difference working in an outpatient center rather than an acute/inpatient hospital situation...it took me awhile to finally find another job - and YES - employers were concerned that I went to an unaccredited school. All I am saying to those that are going in the field, DO NOT go to schools such as WCUI - spend less money and go to an accredited school...go to the ARDMS website and you can write them and ask what schools they recommend...they are very helpful!!! OR go to the CAAHEP and they have a list by state. Although things worked out for me - it took a lot longer than it should have...and I had to prove myself WAY more than some of the other techs I have worked with that went to accredited schools and who were registered right away. I would definitely go back if I could and choose an accredited school-one that has better clinical sites-which is the most important part of your education-HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE!!!!

nicely written chaphill.....so, does your current employer accept externs at their location.....? I am searching for a site and haven't come up with much......just curious. Good luck and congrats, even though it took awhile, you were still able to become a tech and be working in the field. i can only hope to be so lucky....

"WCUI IS NOT ACCREDITED!!!"

ACCSCT.

Sorry to hear about the hard times you had, chap, but I checked in with WCUI and they say 84% of their students found general ultrasound work in one year. That number jumps to 90% for Echo. Also, WCUI is cheaper than their competitors (private post-secondary schools).

At WCUI, I never had to wait for classes (check how this works at CC's), got to use the latest machines and, when I had trouble in vascular, got tutoring for free through the school. Not only this, but check their site, they are affiliated with tons of hospitals. And, also, I got loads of hand-on exp. during my first 15 months.

Again, I can't comment on your personal deal, but I think it's irresponsible to sling your anecdotal evidence as fact. Sorry if this is a bit pointed but I had a good experience with the school and they definitely helped me get to where I am now, big time.

Of course the school will say that! Again, ACCSCT means nothing and does not compare to the CAAHEP accreditation...I am not slinging anything, I am stating facts which apparently you do not have. I'm sorry...paying 30,000 for a school of any kind - that IS NOT accredited - will only hurt you in the long run - I know because hospitals are getting more and more picky. They may be "affiliated" on their website with tons of hospitals, but good luck in actually being placed in a "hospital". All the techs that I know went to COMMUNITY COLLEGE programs and are not paying for student loans, they went to an accredited school and are well respected....these fly by the seat of your pants schools that charge you thousands are not highly looked upon.

"All the techs that I know..."
Anecdotal.

"Of course the school will say that!"
If they were lying, they wouldn't be in business (as they have been) for 10+ years.

"I know because hospitals are getting more and more picky"
Argument by admission. No data.

"these fly by the seat of your pants schools..."
10 Years. Accredited by ACCSCT.

Again, you are entitled to your opinion, but you should really make sure to indicate that what you are stating is exactly that- or provide concrete, verifiable evidence.

I am not interested in getting into an internet forum pissing match. I am interested in making sure that disinformation is not allowed to flourish and, thus, deter people from having a good experience, as I did. Until I am shown something real, I'm out.

Any techs out there willing to take on an extern for 6 months??? Still no site...willing to drive and relocate....

My field is endoscopy (upper and colonoscopy), is anybody aware how I can get envolved in this field? can I start the physician assistant or registered nurse school for this field? is there any difference between them regarding the pay or more chances for job application or job positions available? an get would be greatly appreciated! I heard here in NY hospitals are only hiring physician assistants for emergency rooms only, is it true?

Just beware of these private school because they may be accrediated only by nominal standards hence they are not CAAhEP approved programs. I recommend attending a local community college or university which i am doing. Thank god a friend informed me about these accrediation or else i was be in the same situation many students face a $30,000 loan and not employment! Do yourself a Huge Favor don't believe admission representives because they provide misleading information, they tell you what you want to hear! It's a business, they in it for the MonEy! Also, the Orange COunty Register which is a newspaper, ran a particular article on a SONOGRAPHY SCHOOL RUNNING A SCAM!

The importance of CAAHEP accreditation depends on the area where your hospital is. Some regions don't care and will hire anything with a pulse. Other hospitals, typically bigger ones, will only hire students from a CAAHEP program. The reason for this is the quality of education. A non CAAHEP school might teach it's students well, but there is nothing to prove it. The CAAHEP is seen as the go to organization if a school is good or not, meaning they meet minimium requirements and have the documentation to back it up. I've never heard of the ACCSCT. I don't really care to find out, because the CAAHEP is the gold standard, just like the ARDMS is the gold standard vs CCI testing. Perhaps in California it is different. Nationally, the ARDMS is more recognizable than CCI, so if you are going to move to get a job, keep that in mind.
I would recommend sitting for the ARDMS if at all possible, because down the line, insurance companies are going to start requiring that qualified (read registered) people are performing ultrasound exams.
You can find ultrasound jobs without being registered and without going to a CAAHEP school, just know that the doors are closing on these kinds of jobs and they will get harder and harder to find. Good luck to you all.

I recently started a search for Ultrasound Tech schools and I'm kind of confused about the CAAHEP accreditation. I have a bachelor’s degree. I understand that schools like WCUI are not CAAHEP accredited, but their Admission Rep. said that I can directly apply for ARDMS upon graduation (without waiting a year) since I have Bachelor’s. So my question is, does it really matter for someone with a Bachelor to go to a CAAHEP accredited school since I can apply for ARDMS testing right after graduation. I really want to go to a CAAHEP accredited school, but there aren’t that many choices. As a matter of fact, there is only one, Charles R Drew University, in LA area according to the CAAHEP website.

WHEN YOU HAVE A BACHELORS YOU CAN AUTOMATICALLY SIT FOR THE ARDMS ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED AN ULTRASOUND PROGRAM. IN YOUR CASE THE PROGRAM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE CAAHEP ACCREDITED BECAUSE YOU HAVE A BACHELORS.

IN YOUR CASE IT REALLY DOES NOT MATTER WHETHER YOU GO TO A CAAHEP ACCREDITED SCHOOL OR NOT.BECAUSE YOU CAN SIT FOR THE EXAM EITHER WAY WITH OUT HAVING TO WAIT A YEAR.

Bella in Beverly Hills, California said: As a graduate from WCUI, who is a successful sonographer, really makes me upset to read comments made by those who say they graduated (laurel) from my school stating that it is not a good school. I am very thankful and happy that I chose to attend West Coast Ultrasound Institute. When I graduated I was never promised anything and I knew that I had to put effort into finding a job and at the same time, they were always there to help me. I was told that it is a very competitive field. I too was the top of my class and I am able to show that because I WAS ABLE TO FIND A JOB!!! Try re evaluating yourself laurel, maybe its you or your bad attitude or maybe the truth is, you really can't scan. All I have to say is everones experience is different and the difference has to do with the student themself.

Hi

I have done my three module of MRI at westcoast ultrasound institute at ontario campus, ca. I was among the top three students in class. its almost three weeks they were not able to find Externalship for me. They found externalship to a site which only scan three to four patience a day. Rest of the time I have to sit and listen FM. The offical of westcoast institute know the inflow of patience of the site then also they sent the student there for externalship. So they say they have fufill there obligation of providing externalship to student. But I think they are playing with the career of the student. I have friends who were sent to the site and had to face same problem.. I and my friends are so fustrated with tis act of school... when u complain , we get reply that the site are avialable.. they do it deliberatley..If they are not able to provide good externalship site , then why they are accepting 28 to 35 students for this programme.... The only thing they know is how to get the fees from student and play with there career.

hi everyone. i have been reading all of your comments lately. i am looking into getting into a school to become an ultrasound tech near palm springs, Ca, does anyone have any suggestions?? accredited, OF COARSE :)

thank you

chaphill619 in Long Beach, California said: West Coast Ultrasound is not accredited...sorry. ACCSCT means nothing-CAAHEP means everything-call the ARDMS yourself. Because of this, if you do not have a Bachelors degree, you must wait a year to take your boards...and good luck finding a job without being registered. Earl, your facts are not facts at all..if anyone has any questions about the importance of going to CAAHEP accredited schools...go to the correct source...the ARDMS..they will answer your questions and not give you a bunch of hoopla to get your money - all the techs I work with laugh at these type of schools(non-accredited) - because they are indeed looked down on by physicians, hospitals and the ARDMS. More and more jobs are asking...did you go to an accredited school??? West Coast is not and you will be lying if you say they are...hospitals care only about the CAAHEP accreditation...

Well...if you go to an unacredited school and pass your ARDMS exam, and have a BS degree from an accredited University, do employers really make a an unimformed decsion not to hire you on the spot?? I dont think so. If you interview well, have life experience, why would they throw you out of consideration? rediculous.

chaphill619 in Long Beach, California said: West Coast Ultrasound is not accredited...sorry. ACCSCT means nothing-CAAHEP means everything-call the ARDMS yourself. Because of this, if you do not have a Bachelors degree, you must wait a year to take your boards...and good luck finding a job without being registered. Earl, your facts are not facts at all..if anyone has any questions about the importance of going to CAAHEP accredited schools...go to the correct source...the ARDMS..they will answer your questions and not give you a bunch of hoopla to get your money - all the techs I work with laugh at these type of schools(non-accredited) - because they are indeed looked down on by physicians, hospitals and the ARDMS. More and more jobs are asking...did you go to an accredited school??? West Coast is not and you will be lying if you say they are...hospitals care only about the CAAHEP accreditation...

I correct you: Hospitals only care about ARDMS certifiaction...CAAHEP is certainly looked at, but not a disqualifying factor, as there are many many career changers who simply do not have time to wait 3-4 years to get into a CAAHEP community college or program. These kind of life-experience people offer alot more to the job with an ARDMS certification that just judging them on if they went to a CAAHEP institution.

the point is - you go to accredited school and you seat for Registry immediately and the doors are open for you to get a job with a good pay.

If you choose to go to non credited school you need to work for a year after graduation, get 800 cases signed by Radiologist and then seat for Registry. Good luck finding a job without Registry... it is a circle without end... and if you even find a job, it is much less paid so basically it will be one more year of free work if you are lucky.
Do not forget 6 months after Graduation the loan payments are due.....

latoure in San Jose, California said: Well...if you go to an unacredited school and pass your ARDMS exam, and have a BS degree from an accredited University, do employers really make a an unimformed decsion not to hire you on the spot?? I dont think so. If you interview well, have life experience, why would they throw you out of consideration? rediculous.

after non accredited school curriculum and the places where they send you for an externship........just to inform you........you are not prepared to pass ARDMS
how much money-that much music

lilly in Piscataway, New Jersey said: after non accredited school curriculum and the places where they send you for an externship........just to inform you........you are not prepared to pass ARDMS
how much money-that much music

Seems you know that all non-accredited school graduates with BS degree do not pass the exams. Wow..you are an authority! My take is that you get out of a program what you put into it. Good students who have already been to a 4 year university, should have more success rate than inexperienced young first time students.

latoure in San Jose, California said: Seems you know that all non-accredited school graduates with BS degree do not pass the exams. Wow..you are an authority! My take is that you get out of a program what you put into it. Good students who have already been to a 4 year university, should have more success rate than inexperienced young first time students.

LOL LOL LOL an authority.....ha ha ha seems like ha ha ha
You can put as much as you want, but when they place you in an imaging center where they have 2-3 cases per day good luck to you
and I am talking from mine and my classmates experiences………authority or not

lilly in Piscataway, New Jersey said: after non accredited school curriculum and the places where they send you for an externship........just to inform you........you are not prepared to pass ARDMS
how much money-that much music

They sent us to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. We certainly had more than 2-3 cases per day

I am in Phoenix, Arizona. I have a bachelor's degree, and am looking for a school for sonography. Gateway Community College is the only school that is accredited through the CAAHEP, but is only accepting students with prior health care experience. Is Apollo College suitable? Any suggestions? Thank you.

You are hosed. Waitlists for these types of schools are 3 years. Go to a decent unaccredited school and fast-track your way through in 18 months. Why wait if you have a BS degree??

Wait, if you have a BS you CAN go to an unaccredited school? Do you have to wait a year before sitting for the registry? I have a BS and a good GPA from a universtity and am just now fiding out what I want to do 5 years post college. I am really trying to find out if I should go to an unaccredited school or take a lot of prereqs to get into an accredited program? Thought?

Nicole Francis in Chicago, Illinois said: Wait, if you have a BS you CAN go to an unaccredited school? Do you have to wait a year before sitting for the registry? I have a BS and a good GPA from a universtity and am just now fiding out what I want to do 5 years post college. I am really trying to find out if I should go to an unaccredited school or take a lot of prereqs to get into an accredited program? Thought?

If you have a BA/BS you can sit for your resgisty after completion of any DMS program that provides atleast 84 quarter credit units. You have to complete a minumum of 1 yr experience which your program is conciderded as the 1yr experience. Hope this helps

How do you know if a school is accredited or not because West Coast Ultrasound Institute says it is accredted by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) I'm about to attend this school but i'm a little scared so can someone give me some advice on how to really know if a school is accredited?
Thanks

LP22 in Santa Fe Springs, California said: How do you know if a school is accredited or not because West Coast Ultrasound Institute says it is accredted by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) I'm about to attend this school but i'm a little scared so can someone give me some advice on how to really know if a school is accredited?
Thanks

There are all kinds of "accredited"schools, but unless it is recognized by the ARDMS it is meaningless.Unless you already have a BS degree, you MUST attend a CAAHEP accredited school to qualify to sit for the registry exams. Otherwise you are wasting your money.

Student in Los Angeles, California said: Earl Y. Kyler is so right. My experience at WCUI has been great so far. And they did make it very clear that they do not guarantee a job but they do guarantee an externship site.

It seems as if problem student keep bashing on the staff & education at WCUI. Yeah there are a few staff members who were a little difficult to deal with but I understand they are only trying to do their job to help everybody. I know there were a few times when I and/or my classmates at faults for not bringing in loan papers (guilty as charged)or not making a payment on time and having them look for me or my other classmates (guilty as charged again) or forgetting to re-register every 3 months. There is only so much they can do. I guess we all forget that we are supposed to be RESPONSIBLE adults. This is a post-secondary school and "Higher" education is not cheap or free. It is one of the cheapest places I came across and also one of the only schools that set-up a monthly payment plan rather than asking for full tuition up front. (This is a big plus especially with the way the economy is right now).

I haven't had a chance to meet with Rose yet but I have heard the same complaints from classmates that have attended the externship workshops. But for NOW, I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt since they do guarantee externship sites. But as far as the other staff members, hate to admit it, it was partially my fault.

Have you graduated already? What course did you take?

chaphill619 in Long Beach, California said: West Coast Ultrasound is not accredited...sorry. ACCSCT means nothing-CAAHEP means everything-call the ARDMS yourself. Because of this, if you do not have a Bachelors degree, you must wait a year to take your boards...and good luck finding a job without being registered. Earl, your facts are not facts at all..if anyone has any questions about the importance of going to CAAHEP accredited schools...go to the correct source...the ARDMS..they will answer your questions and not give you a bunch of hoopla to get your money - all the techs I work with laugh at these type of schools(non-accredited) - because they are indeed looked down on by physicians, hospitals and the ARDMS. More and more jobs are asking...did you go to an accredited school??? West Coast is not and you will be lying if you say they are...hospitals care only about the CAAHEP accreditation...

What school did you go to? Most community colleges are not CAAHEP accredited either so what should we believe?

Just another Hopeful Student in Rancho Cucamonga, California said: they do care about what school you are from, and who the school is accredited by means alot....CAAHEP is recognized by ARDMS, the other one is not. I'm not saying the school is bad. I will start extern next month and just hope they get me one or that the thousands of people I contacted will change their mind. All I need is one interview to prove I can scan!! We'll see...

Which WCUI did you attend how is it so far?

chaphill619 in Long Beach, California said: West Coast Ultrasound is not accredited...sorry. ACCSCT means nothing-CAAHEP means everything-call the ARDMS yourself. Because of this, if you do not have a Bachelors degree, you must wait a year to take your boards...and good luck finding a job without being registered. Earl, your facts are not facts at all..if anyone has any questions about the importance of going to CAAHEP accredited schools...go to the correct source...the ARDMS..they will answer your questions and not give you a bunch of hoopla to get your money - all the techs I work with laugh at these type of schools(non-accredited) - because they are indeed looked down on by physicians, hospitals and the ARDMS. More and more jobs are asking...did you go to an accredited school??? West Coast is not and you will be lying if you say they are...hospitals care only about the CAAHEP accreditation...

LOL at chaphill619. It's obvious that he gets payed to be a troll by a CAAHEP school, and that he is here to mislead people. WCUI is an accredited school, and it is accredited by the ACCSCT. The ACCSCT is an accreditation, just go to their website and see for yourselves. It is obvious that Chapstick619 provides this false information because he realized the mistke of taking all the pre-requisites required by the CAAHEEP schools, and the 2+ years waiting line that he had to go through to be able to enter the program, when he couldve been done in 1.5-2 years. Schools accredited by the ACCSCT enables you to sit for the ARDMS registry based on your previous experience. If you have a bachelors degree you can sit for your registry right away. If not then yes, you have to work full time for 1 year. So stop spreading mis-information because you are frustrated by your own mistake, or because you get paid by those schools :)

only go to a CAAHEP school, you should call all your local hospitals and to find out information about what type of criteria and accreditation they are looking, dont leave it up to the school they will lure you in, remember they are for profit, I witnessed my friend go through hell with WCUI,

Jason Garcia in Ontario, California said: LOL at chaphill619. It's obvious that he gets payed to be a troll by a CAAHEP school, and that he is here to mislead people. WCUI is an accredited school, and it is accredited by the ACCSCT. The ACCSCT is an accreditation, just go to their website and see for yourselves. It is obvious that Chapstick619 provides this false information because he realized the mistke of taking all the pre-requisites required by the CAAHEEP schools, and the 2+ years waiting line that he had to go through to be able to enter the program, when he couldve been done in 1.5-2 years. Schools accredited by the ACCSCT enables you to sit for the ARDMS registry based on your previous experience. If you have a bachelors degree you can sit for your registry right away. If not then yes, you have to work full time for 1 year. So stop spreading mis-information because you are frustrated by your own mistake, or because you get paid by those schools :)

Here in NYC there are hospitals that will only take graduates of CAAHEP schools (this fact is included in their ob adverts). The number of hospitals doing this is growing. They can be picky. CAAHEP is very important

Jason Garcia in Ontario, California said: LOL at chaphill619. It's obvious that he gets payed to be a troll by a CAAHEP school, and that he is here to mislead people. WCUI is an accredited school, and it is accredited by the ACCSCT. The ACCSCT is an accreditation, just go to their website and see for yourselves. It is obvious that Chapstick619 provides this false information because he realized the mistke of taking all the pre-requisites required by the CAAHEEP schools, and the 2+ years waiting line that he had to go through to be able to enter the program, when he couldve been done in 1.5-2 years. Schools accredited by the ACCSCT enables you to sit for the ARDMS registry based on your previous experience. If you have a bachelors degree you can sit for your registry right away. If not then yes, you have to work full time for 1 year. So stop spreading mis-information because you are frustrated by your own mistake, or because you get paid by those schools :)

VERY hard to find a job for a year without ARDMS. You are limited to mostly imaging centers NOT hospitals and they accept and grad students WEEKLY. NURSING is never saturated, sorry Jason but you misinform. Ultrasound is very saturated with probably few hundred to a 1000 if even jobs for this whole state. Nursing probably have 50,000 jobs available or far more.

Jason Garcia in Ontario, California said: LOL at chaphill619. It's obvious that he gets payed to be a troll by a CAAHEP school, and that he is here to mislead people. WCUI is an accredited school, and it is accredited by the ACCSCT. The ACCSCT is an accreditation, just go to their website and see for yourselves. It is obvious that Chapstick619 provides this false information because he realized the mistke of taking all the pre-requisites required by the CAAHEEP schools, and the 2+ years waiting line that he had to go through to be able to enter the program, when he couldve been done in 1.5-2 years. Schools accredited by the ACCSCT enables you to sit for the ARDMS registry based on your previous experience. If you have a bachelors degree you can sit for your registry right away. If not then yes, you have to work full time for 1 year. So stop spreading mis-information because you are frustrated by your own mistake, or because you get paid by those schools :)

Also PAUL the job assistance personnel told me the average job hunt graduating from WCUI is 6 months.Also CAAHEP schools do not pay to bad mouth or recruit they are up to the top with waiting lists, that does not make sense to "troll".

red27 in New York, New York said: Here in NYC there are hospitals that will only take graduates of CAAHEP schools (this fact is included in their ob adverts). The number of hospitals doing this is growing. They can be picky. CAAHEP is very important

Thankyou RED been kicking myself in the a** for a year for not knowing upon enrollment (about CAAHEP). Then I seen how many employees of the school went there and are working for the school... Not doing untrasoun either...

Lp22 in Whittier, California said: What school did you go to? Most community colleges are not CAAHEP accredited either so what should we believe?

They are accredited by agencies recognized by CHEA a higher learning association that is recognized by CAAHEP , they are fine.

latoure in San Jose, California said: I correct you: Hospitals only care about ARDMS certifiaction...CAAHEP is certainly looked at, but not a disqualifying factor, as there are many many career changers who simply do not have time to wait 3-4 years to get into a CAAHEP community college or program. These kind of life-experience people offer alot more to the job with an ARDMS certification that just judging them on if they went to a CAAHEP institution.

ALL jobs I seen so far are aksing for ARDMS registered or CAAHEP grad. WCUI is neither and if the ad doesn't say it, they will once you call.

Can't Tell You in South Gate, California said: ALL jobs I seen so far are aksing for ARDMS registered or CAAHEP grad. WCUI is neither and if the ad doesn't say it, they will once you call.

Meant "asking" in last post before I get attacked for spelling like I've seen on this board

I got scared of what people are saying about WCUI and Im currently attending a community college its not bad you only need 6 class for your pre-reqs and its 4 semesters of DMS classes or Cardiovascualar programs. Now I'm worried about what Radiology career should I take Cardiovascualar/ ekg or the diagnostic medical sonography. Can someone help me?

Dave Wallace in Beverly Hills, California said: Also, fun fact, WCUI is accredited by ARDMS, CCI, ARMRIT, and ARRT

ARDMS does not accredit anything and does not recommend these types of schools and will tell you if they call them.

Can't Tell You in South Gate, California said: ARDMS does not accredit anything and does not recommend these types of schools and will tell you if they call them.

You're right ARDMS its the place that registers RT lol thats funny huh! and here check it out www.wcui.edu/index-1.html .WCUI is not accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT), Which you have to work for a year before sitting in the ARDMS exam.

By the time I'm on the waiting list I'll be done with all my pre-reqs and ready to take the DMS or Cardiovascular classes. I know it will be worth the wait.