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Ultrasound Technician schools in Pittsburgh?

I have an interest in becoming an Ultrasound Technician and I’m having some trouble finding a school in Pittsburgh through searching online.

Posted on May 17, 2010 at 11:51 pm by radiology · Permalink
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  1. Written by MavistheMaven
    on May 18, 2010 at 12:13 am
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    The Community College of Allegheny County has both a 2-year degree and a certificate program in ultrasound technology. It has some campuses in Pittsburgh, also some in Monroeville and West Mifflinburg. http://www.ccac.edu/default.aspx?id=137232

    The College Board website has a great search engine for colleges.
    http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/servlet/advsearchservlet?buttonPressed=viewResults&navigateTo=9&viewpage=1

  2. Written by Lissacal
    on May 18, 2010 at 12:41 am
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    When thinking about entering an ultrasound program, you need not be concerned so much about certificate vs. degree. What is important is that you go to an ACCREDITED program, whether it is college or hospital based. An accredited program allows you to take your registry (licensing) exams upon graduation. Once you get licensed, you will never be asked about your schooling again. An employer does not care what route you take to get licensed, they just want you to have that license.

    Don’t waste your time or money on a NON-accredited program. Upon completion and graduation from a NON-accredited program, you must work in the field of sonography for a full year prior to taking your licensing examinations. But, you will have a hard time finding an employer to hire you, unless you are licensed.

    You can find a list of accredited schools in your area, by searching “diagnostic medical sonography” and your state at the following site. There are links provided for each program, which will give you additional information (including course duration and prerequisite courses):

    http://www.caahep.org/Find_An_Accredited_Program.aspx

    The only accredited u/s program, in Pittsburgh, is at Sanford Brown, and that particular school is notorious for being VERY expensive!