Once one earns a sonography degree, what can these professionals expect?  Where should a student consider earning their training to become an ultrasound technician?  These are all legitimate questions asked by many aspiring sonography technicians before you.  There are many places one can receive their training to gain a sonography degree.  One of the most common places is at a community college.  Other good options are technical schools, hospitals, or universities. While some programs prefer to choose students that have specialized in science or health care background, these requirements are not set in stone.
Along with educational requirements is also the passing of required competency exams in each area. For example, there are a certain number of vascular exams (veins) and abdomen competency exams required.

How Long do most sonography programs last ?

The typical sonography program lasts around 18-24 months. Most programs are set up with the first year of full time coursework accompanied by part time clinical first hand experience.  The second year of the program usually involves part time coursework plus additional  part time clinical experience, usually about 32 hours per week.

Gaining a sonography degree is just one of the ways to break in to the Allied health field.  It is never too late to follow your dreams.

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