Find yourself in a new career as an ultrasound technician.
Michigan offers a wide variety of opportunities for those interested in the Allied Health field to pursue a career in ultrasound technology. An ultrasound technician, otherwise known as a sonographer, uses a variety of ultrasound equipment that uses high frequency sound waves to take pictures of areas inside the body. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment rate for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Ultrasound Tech career field is expected to increase by about 18 percent by 2018 for reasons such as the aging population and technical advances making it more efficient and cost effective compared with other radiological procedures. Why not look into a new career that is expected to be in high demand?
Providence Hospital School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
The Providence Hospital School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography offers a program for students wishing to pursue an education in ultrasound technology. The program lasts 18 months and, as of spring 2010, costs a total of $3,000, not including text books. The program offers students the opportunity to expand their knowledge within the classroom setting and through affiliations with St. John Hospital and St. John-Macomb enables students to put this knowledge to work in real life settings through a rotating clinical internship schedule. The program focuses primarily on OB-GYN, ultrasound physics, superficial anatomy, vascular physics and vascular ultrasound. This is very competitive program,with only four to five students selected each year. Students complete classroom education and an internship for a total of 40 hours per week.
Providence Hospital
16001 W. Nine Mile,
Southfield, MI 48075
248-849-5385
248-849-3000
stjohnprovidence.org/default.aspx
Lake Michigan College
Lake Michigan College offers an 18-month program of 60 credit hours in diagnostic medical sonography providing both in-class education as well as in-the-field training at local health care facilities. Lake Michigan College is able to reach a wide variety of students with four different campus locations; two in Benton Harbor, one in Niles and one in South Harbor. Required courses include general sonography in abdomen studies, OB/GYN studies, lab applications, clinical experience and an introduction to vascular sonography. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to participate in the ultrasound national credentialing exam and apply for their Associate in Applied Science through Lake Michigan College.
Lake Michigan College
Napier Avenue Campus
2755 E. Napier Ave.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
800-252-1562
269-927-8100
lakemichigancollege.edu
Henry Ford Hospital - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Henry Ford Hospital works toward its mission of providing a thorough and challenging experience in medical sonography to prepare students for the profession. The program focuses primarily on general practices including abdominal, obstetrical and gynecologic sonography. The program also places great emphasis on developing the understanding of anatomy as well as the major organ systems.This course begins in September and runs for 18 months. As of spring 2010, tuition rates were $2,500 for the program with an additional $800 toward books and related materials. It's important to note that this is not an entry-level program and some courses are needed before a prospective student can be admitted into the program.
Henry Ford Hospital
Ultrasound/Radiology
2799 W. Grand Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48202
313-916-3519
henryford.com/
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