Rolla Technical Center in Rolla, Missouri, has an 18-month program called Diagnostic Ultrasound in which students learn sonography and ultrasound basics from experienced faculty. Students attend classes two evenings per week and additionally practice what they learned through clinical rotations at clinics and hospitals within Rolla. Transport to and from the various hospitals and clinics is not provided by the college. Rolla Technical Center has different student organizations called Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) which sponsor different student activities and facilitate student participation in community service projects.
South University's associate degree in Allied Health Science is an option for students interested in ultrasound. If interested in entering the ultrasound field within less than a year, a student can obtain an online degree in ultrasound from South University. According to South University's website, students must achieve a "satisfactory score" on either the ACT (American College Testing), SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or the CPT (Computerized Placement Test) in order to be admitted. According to OnlineUltrasoundSchool.com, South University has a reputation of having intellectually stimulating classrooms and encouraging valuable interactions between students and professors, as well as between classmates.
The ATI College of Health, located in Miami, Florida, has a Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology program that offers students an associate degree. According to trade-schools.net, classes are available to take in the daytime and in the evenings. The college provides job placement assistance and students can apply for financial aid. Students can apply and may qualify without having a high school diploma or a General Education Diploma (GED). Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology students are required to do an internship to obtain the experience required for entering the medical field in a clinic, hospital or any other setting requiring an ultrasound technologist.
Kaplan College has locations in 11 different states nationwide. Prospective ultrasound technologists can obtain a degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound at Kaplan. According to trade-schools.net, Kaplan College trains students to perform ultrasound scans by means of hands-on, practical instruction and an externship at a medical center where students experience being an ultrasound technologist. Kaplan students benefit from small class sizes and both daytime and evening classes are available. Students may apply for financial aid.