Sonographers can earn significant incomes after just 2 years or less of training.
Becoming a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS), also knows as Ultrasound Technician, is a rigorous process. Sonographer programs in Illinois have limited enrollment, therefore creating a highly competitive application process. As a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer you can earn a high salary after just two years of education.
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital's School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is 18 months long. You must attend the program five days a week, Monday to Friday, for 40 hours. Clinicals and rotations take place in local ultrasound departments. The program begins every year in July. You are expected to attend class and be on time regularly, but are allowed 120 hours of personal time off during your course work. Some college prerequisites are required for entry into the ultrasound program.
School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
541 N. Fairbanks Court, Suite 950
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 926-6609
nmh.org
College of DuPage
The sonography program at College of DuPage is 15 months long and requires one year of college prerequisite courses. The attendance policy for the program is strict and no personal time of is granted outside of regular school breaks and holidays. The program is 63 credit hours. Upon completion you will earn your Associate in Applied Science and Diagnostic Medical Imaging Certificate.
College of DuPage
425 Fawell Boulevard
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 942-2800
home.cod.edu
Harper College
At Harper College you can earn your Associate in Applied Science and Diagnostic Medical Imaging Certificate in about two years. The program is full-time, Monday to Friday, and has prerequisite course requirements.
Harper College
1200 W. Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 925-6707
harpercollege.edu
Triton College
Triton offers a 68-credit hour degree program to receive your Associate in Applied Science and Diagnostic Medical Imaging Certificate. Prerequisites are required for entry into the program. You can complete the program in five semesters. Triton College also offers a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate program, without the AAS degree option, for students that are already registered radiographers.
Triton College
2000 Fifth Avenue
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 456-0300
triton.edu
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