The Best Colleges for Ultrasound Technicians in Florida

Central Florida Institute

• With locations in Tampa and Orlando, the Ultrasound Technologist Training program at Central Florida Institute teaches students how to take and record patient histories, use an ultrasound to provide diagnostic data to a physician and analyze the ultrasound findings. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, and students who complete the program are trained in specialized areas such as abdominal sonography, neurosonography and obstetric-gynecological sonography. Upon completion, students receive an associate of applied science degree.

  Central Florida Institute, Inc.

  6000 Cinderlane Pkwy.

  Orlando, FL 32810

  407-253-5354

  cfinstitute.com

Dade Medical Institute

• The Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program at Dade Medical Institute in Miami focuses on teaching students to identify organs and systems, including the reproductive system. Students also learn to use appropriate imaging techniques for different medical situations. After students complete the associate's degree program and finish one year of field experience, they can take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers exam. Passing the exam allows students to register in their preferred ultrasound field, such as radiology, obstetrics and gynecology or in a hospital setting.

  Dade Medical Institute -- Miami

  3721-1 NW 7th St.

  Miami, FL 33126

  305-644-1171

  dademedicalinstitute.com

ATI College of Health

• ATI College of Health, the Miami location of the ATI Career Training Center, offers a Diagnostic Ultrasound Technology program. The coursework teaches students not only obstetrics sonography, but also touches on cardiovascular and thoracic sonography, as well as abdomen and general sonography.

  ATI Career Training Center

  1525 NW 167th St.

  Miami, FL 33169

  888-209-8264

  aticareertraining.edu

Sanford-Brown Institute

• Students enrolling in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at the Sanford-Brown Institute will learn how to use ultrasound technology to diagnose and analyze problems with the abdomen, reproductive system, prostate, heart and blood vessels. Studying pathophysiology and anatomy of organs give students hands-on experience as an ultrasound technician. Students who complete the program receive an associate of applied science degree. This program is only offered at one of Sanford-Brown's four Florida locations: Fort Lauderdale.

  Sanford-Brown Institute -- Fort Lauderdale

  1201 W. Cypress Creek Rd.

  Fort Lauderdale , FL 33309

  888-742-0333

  Sanfordbrown.edu