Online Accredited Sonography Schools

Ultra- I attended a program in my hometown that is run by the hospital. You actually had to physically be there for classes, I just wanted to make the point that as long as you have your BA/BS you CAN sit for the test right away.

Thanks Caitlin! I just want to have a backup plan in case I'm not accepted into the 2 accredited programs that I am applying to. Those are my first 2 choices b/c tuition is much cheaper and I get to be in class everyday..either clinicals or classroom! Thanks again! I'm excited either way! :)

Hey there- this is regarding the required scanning sessions. I just called and they no longer require distance students to travel. She said we would not have to go to ATL at ALL. I would imagine it's not feasible to make us travel considering most of the students are probably distance. The lady was very helpful, I am feeling extremely good about this school :)

Ok...well that's great! IMU is my 3rd choice. I am hoping they get accredited soon...that's a big factor for me! I know that I can still sit for registry but I looked at some jobs here in TN and they want you to have attended an accredited school in addition to having your RDMS cert.

Ultra-have you considered any other online schools?

lostnconfused in Mississippi....yes, I'm still waiting to hear from Mountain State online...they are accredited but I'm unsure if they accept people that don't have a medical background...I am looking into employment at an OB/GYN office after graduation with my B.S. in May...also, they want 10 hrs of anat & phys and i have 8, I haven't taken intro to health sciences, and I am taking physics this summer for the 2 programs here in TN...I already have $30k in student loans for getting my undergrad, I don't want to have to pay out alot more just to take more pre-reqs for Mountain State. I'm applying first to the 2 programs here in TN and if I'm not accepted into them, IMU in Atlanta is my choice-whether accredited or not. I have my B.S. so I'll get to sit for registry upon completion of the US program. :)

That's fine. Your A&P classes should be enough though, their credit hours just counts differently than yours. The only thing you would lack is Med Terminology if you haven't taken it previously. That could be covered at a CC summer class.
I'm curious, though, if 30K is enough in student loans for you now, why consider paying just as much for IMU?

I've had medical terminology too. The reason for paying another $27k for school is so that I can do what I REALLY want to do. I'm willing to pay if it means that I'll be getting to do what I really want to do in life. I'm not going to sit in a office behind a desk all day and do something that I'm misrable with doing. I passion is sonography--I'm going to make it real. $57k in student loan debt isn't much considering that I will be fulfilling 2 things---My passion and I've obtained my B.S. and a certicate, and not to forget mentioning the kind of income of sonographers. It's worth it to me! :)

my fiancee is looking into the ultrasound program in SBI in iselin, nj. has anybody gone to that school or heard anything good/bad about it? they are CAAHEP accredited. thanks

Lauren Jones in Ontario, California said: Hello. I am very curious about this field. I wonder, Can anyone tell me how long a typical Ultrasound program lasts? Does anyone know of a good school in, around or near Ontario, CA. that is accredited by the ARDMS?
Is there really steady work out there for an ultrasound technician?
Can I go out there and work in this profession in 1 year?

Lauren, they range from 1-2 years. You have to have 12 months to be able to sit for ARDMS registry.

ultra in Cookeville, Tennessee said: I've had medical terminology too. The reason for paying another $27k for school is so that I can do what I REALLY want to do. I'm willing to pay if it means that I'll be getting to do what I really want to do in life. I'm not going to sit in a office behind a desk all day and do something that I'm misrable with doing. I passion is sonography--I'm going to make it real. $57k in student loan debt isn't much considering that I will be fulfilling 2 things---My passion and I've obtained my B.S. and a certicate, and not to forget mentioning the kind of income of sonographers. It's worth it to me! :)

I don't know if I can say 57K isn't that much, so I do hope you get into any of the programs in TN just for the fact of saving yourself money.
Good luck.

Yeah, I hope that I get into one of the programs in TN too...they are quite competitive and my GPA isn't all that competitive-that's why I'm scared!

Scanr in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania said: I came across this post while looking for degree completion programs online- I have been a registered sonographer for almost 16 years-DO NOT use Sanford-Brown or Ultrasound diagnostic school!! It is a rip-off!! I went there 16 years ago and was very lucky to have an excellent clinical site, and they trained me and then I had to wait 2 yrs to take the registry due to the non-accreditation of the school. I was one of the lucky ones. Graduates of these schools are Not sought after! I tried several years ago to get a BA in Health Arts, but Ultrasound Diagnostic School did not have any formal records and the classes were not accredited and did not transfer. Now i am hoping that with my registries i am able to get going onto a degree program. So please, check out your community college programs. Sonography is a very demanding career, it's not all pretty babies and happy people. It is tough work that can be rewarding, but you must have the proper clinical training to do it.

Are you referring to the Institute of Ultrasound Diagnostics?
I do not have a 2 year degree in allied health, but I was told with "48 college credits" and the 12 month program that I would be able to sit for the ARDMS exam. Is this NOT correct?

Keisha in Saint Petersburg, Florida said: Go to CAAHEP website, choose from the menu: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, check the "online" box- you will see the list of accredited online schools and their websites. Online schools do teach you theory online , but most of the time is spent on clinical sites.

Hi, do you have a 2 year degree or are you already in the health field? I am just barely getting my "required 48 credits." I hope that this will not be an issue when I go to pass the boards. IUD says it will not be a problem, but I am so skeptical. Also, I am skeptical about the fact that you can't go through with the FAFSA for federal aid, only private loans.
Susan

Susan in Lennoxville, Quebec said: Hi, do you have a 2 year degree or are you already in the health field? I am just barely getting my "required 48 credits." I hope that this will not be an issue when I go to pass the boards. IUD says it will not be a problem, but I am so skeptical. Also, I am skeptical about the fact that you can't go through with the FAFSA for federal aid, only private loans.
Susan

i am a little confused...what "required 48 credits" are you referring to? i went to IUD's site and didn't see anything about it. are you saying if you have 48college credits then you can sit for the ardms. I thought it was a bachelors degree. could you explain this for me.

Hi, I applied for admission to IUD's program. They sent me a booklet. In this booklet, it states that the minimum requirements are to have a high school diploma OR GED

AND

a 2 year college degree in a health related field
OR
48 college credits

This is the 48 credits I am referring to.

however, if you visit the website for testing, the ARDMS site I believe, there are prerequisites listed for being eligible to sit for the exam . I do not see this 48 credit requirement being listed, all I see is the 2 year health related degree preqrequisite.

Susan in Lennoxville, Quebec said: Hi, I applied for admission to IUD's program. They sent me a booklet. In this booklet, it states that the minimum requirements are to have a high school diploma OR GED

AND

a 2 year college degree in a health related field
OR
48 college credits

This is the 48 credits I am referring to.

however, if you visit the website for testing, the ARDMS site I believe, there are prerequisites listed for being eligible to sit for the exam . I do not see this 48 credit requirement being listed, all I see is the 2 year health related degree preqrequisite.

Are you talking about the one in Mobile, AL?

Yes, the one in Mobile Alabama.
Institute of ultrasound diagnostics.

I would call/email the school just to be sure about the credit issue.
It's a private institution, that's why no fed aid.
This school is a possibility for me as well.

I am interested in the Keiser University, Diagnostic Medical Sonography. It seems very expensive for an A.S. degree. I would appreciate any comments or experiences with the University with this program. I understand it is on the CAAHEP list and the ARDMS. Thank You

From what I know here in FL, they are a very good school but hard to get into- I was told there is a waiting list for the Daytona school all the way up till 2010.
I haven't heard anything bad though.
Good luck!

Jen in Leesburg, Florida said: From what I know here in FL, they are a very good school but hard to get into- I was told there is a waiting list for the Daytona school all the way up till 2010.
I haven't heard anything bad though.
Good luck!

Are you applying to this school, I believe they require a 2 year degree in a medical field prior to applying, I had looked into this school but opted for IUD instead because of the prerequisite issue.

Thank you for your response. I have had my transcripts sent and because of my bachlors degree and G.P.A., I only have 4 pre-requisites. It just seems like a lot of money for an associate degree.

Thanks again and good luck to also.

Gotta love when they pull that stuff. I've worked in dental for 4+yrs so hopefully that will be enough for them. I'm currently going to a junior college for most of my pre reqs before transfering there or greenville, sc. Any advice or information is always needed.
Thank you and good luck to you as well.

Since the Sonography program I was researched at Keiser Univ. cost $38,000, I am looking into Central New Mexico community college in Albquerque. Any comments or experiences about their Diagnostic Sonography medical program is appreciated. I understand their program is accredited by CAAHEP and ARDMS.

Thank you

Marie in Austin, Colorado said: Since the Sonography program I was researched at Keiser Univ. cost $38,000, I am looking into Central New Mexico community college in Albquerque. Any comments or experiences about their Diagnostic Sonography medical program is appreciated. I understand their program is accredited by CAAHEP and ARDMS.

Thank you

go to the caahep website and search there to see if the are listed (www.caahep.org/)

This is from the website - so YES they are accredited by CAAHEP.

Central New Mexico Community College - Albuquerque, NM
Website: www.cnm.edu
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Program
525 Buena Vista SE
Albuquerque , NM - 87106

Degrees: Associate
Concentrations: General
Program Director: Darlene Blagg RDMS
Email: dblagg@cnm.edu
Phone

Well, I'm definetly choosing Mountain State. I've got almost everything in and they have begun working on my transfer credits. Looks like everything is transferring over pretty well too. I just really hope I get into the program and I'm able to get the financial aid that I need. I don't know if I can get any federal funding since I used it for my undergrad degree.

37 days til graduation!! Yeah!

Transfer credits are going well? I was really concerned because they require a basic math, then a basic algebra and then a college algebra. Do you have all three of these? I like the idea that they offer an associate's versus a certificate and that federal aid is available. I also like that their classes are eight weeks long. Where did you take your prerequisites and what is your undergrad degree in if you don't mind me asking?

Do you live within 100 miles of the campus? I see that's required for the associates and bachelor's at mountain state.

My undergrad is in Interdisciplinary Studies...I've met all pre-reqs for the program except physics(which I'm taking this summer) and the Intro to Health Sciences. I live in TN so no, I don't live within 100 miles of the school, I'm doing the online certificate program. I took calculus for my undergrad so they substituted that for my math since it's such a high level math course. I also have 2 other math courses, college algebra and another college level math. They all worked. I graduate May 3rd with my undergrad.

Caitlin in Apo said: Do you live within 100 miles of the campus? I see that's required for the associates and bachelor's at mountain state.

Oh, and I attended TTU in TN for my undergrad.

Susan in Lennoxville, Quebec said: Transfer credits are going well? I was really concerned because they require a basic math, then a basic algebra and then a college algebra. Do you have all three of these? I like the idea that they offer an associate's versus a certificate and that federal aid is available. I also like that their classes are eight weeks long. Where did you take your prerequisites and what is your undergrad degree in if you don't mind me asking?

Oh, I sent that to the wrong person, meant to send it to you Susan...I'm getting my undergrad @ TTU in TN.

ultra in Cookeville, Tennessee said: Oh, I sent that to the wrong person, meant to send it to you Susan...I'm getting my undergrad @ TTU in TN.

I hope you get in Mountain State also if you find that you can't get into the schools in TN.

The schools here are so competive, I'm working on getting into Mountain State this summer. If I were working on the TN schools, it would be next year before I would apply or even find out if I get in...MSU is the first choice at the moment...my focus right now!

I think the competitiveness(sp?) is strong across the boards.
With all the prereqs you have plus your BS, I hope it gives you an edge.

me too, thanx! :)

lostnconfused in Columbus, Mississippi said: Keep in mind IAMP is not accredited and unless you have allied health experience +2years or a bachelor's then it will be a waste of time and certainly money.

I read on their website that they are accredited.

ultra in Middle, Tennessee said: I read on their website that they are accredited.

accredited by who???? THey are Caahep accredited.

www.iamp.edu/online/

i dunno by who.

ultra in Cookeville, Tennessee said: www.iamp.edu/online/

i dunno by who.

Not true. If they are, it's not CAAHEP.

Ultra is right- IAMP is an accredited college- but not by who matters most, CAAHEP. So unless you have a Bachelor's degree or a 2 year allied health degree, I'd steer clear.

SHEENA in Riverview, Florida said: accredited by who???? THey are Caahep accredited.

correction -- they AREN't caahep accredited which is what is necessary unless you have a BA or 2 yr allied health degree. A schhol can be accredited in many ways :

FROM IAMP WEBSITE..
Queens Campus
New York State Education Department, Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision
New York State Education Department, Board of Regents
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
American Council on Education (ACE)
Westchester Campus
New York State Education Department, Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision
New York State Education Department, Board of Regents
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
American Council on Education (ACE)
Manhattan Campus
New York State Education Department, Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision
New York State Education Department, Board of Regents
American Council on Education (ACE)
Delray Beach Campus
Florida Department of Education, Commission for Independent Education
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
American Council on Education (ACE)
Atlanta Campus
Georgia Department of Education, Non-public Postsecondary Education Commission
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) – Radiography Program
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) – Radiation Therapy Program
American Council on Education (ACE)

...but as you notice -- NOT CAAHEP -- and it isn't listed on the caahhep website either.

Still looking for DMS program that isn't too expendsive. I would appreciate any comments or experiences with Greenville Technical College, Ashville-Buncombe Technical Community College, and Boise State University.

Thank you

I've been talking w/Greenville, Sc- cost wise I can't remember the exact amount but it wasn't that bad. I've heard good things about them and their counselors seem to know their stuff (which is sorta rare)and will try to work w/you as much as possible. You have to do a Career Talk which is usually held on campus once a month and it's good for about 1yr prior to taking the second part of the program- they will send you the information in the mail if you ask.
Good luck!

Hey,
I know money can be an issue with some of the ultrasound programs. I attended Delagado Community college in New Orleans, LA and I loved it. It was an excellent program and best of all the cost was very affordable. The program was 16 months long and tuition was approx 800-900 dollars a semester. The training I received there was great and I would do it all over again if I had to. So, if anybody is intrested try looking into Medical Diagnostic Sonography at www.dcc.edu Talk to Michael Toups. I'm sure some of the things have changed in 5 years since I've been, but trust me it is well worth looking into. I couldn't have done it if I had to pay 35,000 dollars, that's rediculous.

I will have my B.S. in May and I'm applying to Mountain State's online DMS program...

ultra tech Sara in Independence, Louisiana said: Hey,
I know money can be an issue with some of the ultrasound programs. I attended Delagado Community college in New Orleans, LA and I loved it. It was an excellent program and best of all the cost was very affordable. The program was 16 months long and tuition was approx 800-900 dollars a semester. The training I received there was great and I would do it all over again if I had to. So, if anybody is intrested try looking into Medical Diagnostic Sonography at www.dcc.edu Talk to Michael Toups. I'm sure some of the things have changed in 5 years since I've been, but trust me it is well worth looking into. I couldn't have done it if I had to pay 35,000 dollars, that's rediculous.

You are very fortunate to have an affordable program so close to home. I think alot of us are going the online route because there are no programs available in our area. For those who do actually have programs in their area, I believe there are waiting lists and the cost is just as high.

Can you tell us something about the job market? Did you have any trouble finding employment? And, also if you don't mind sharing, how much do they start a new graduate with little or no experience?
THanks!

Looking for any information you can share about Oakland Community College's DMS program in Southfield, MI. They are CAAHEP accredited but there is a 3 year wait which I'm not crazy about, but what can you do? Hoping to hear from someone about admission experience, clinicals, job outlook.... any othe pertinant information.

Thanks!

Hello,

I have recently decided, after some serious consideration that sonography. was something i wanted to venture into. I am currently a stay at home mom with no prior medical education or experience. I was wonder if anyone knows of any online schools that do not require you to have an associates in the medical field when applying Or accredited by the CCHEAP schools in the NY area that i might be able to start in my path towards sonography.

I am willing to take prerequisites.. I am starting to take some in order to take the entrance exam to a school yet i know how competitive it is and would like to have options. If anyone could provide helpful advice to someone starting from scratc and completely lost i would greatly appreciate it..

thank you...
feel free to I-M me at freshstepsgrl @aim

Hey fresh steps, you're going to have to take all of your pre-reqs before they will take you into one of these programs. It's very competitive and there are certain classes that they want you to have already taken, even the online schools want you to have these certain courses out of the way before applying. email me: crispysgirl@gmail.com