Wisconsin Sonography Schools

Sonography, also referred to as ultrasound, is the medical use of high frequency sound waves to create detailed computerized images of the human body for diagnostic purposes. According to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, there are seven accredited schools that offer training in diagnostic medical sonography. Graduates are thoroughly prepared to sit the national licensure examination directed by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
  1. Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center

    • Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center offers a full time 19-month program in diagnostic medical sonography. Candidates must hold a two-year credential in an allied health care field in order to be considered for admission. Prerequisite coursework in math, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, ethics, patient care and pathophysiology with a GPA of at least 3.0 is also required.

      Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center

      180 W Grange Avenue

      Milwaukee, WI 53207

      414-747-4352

      aurorahealthcare.org

    Blackhawk Technical College

    • Blackhawk Technical College offers an associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography designed for students with previous training in a field related to patient care, such as radiography, physical therapy, nursing or respiratory therapy. This program consists of five semesters of theoretical and practical instruction in general sonography, cardiac and vascular ultrasound and various sonography subspecialties.

      Blackhawk Technical College

      6004 Prairie Road

      Janesville, WI 53547

      608-743-4571

      blackhawk.edu

    Chippewa Valley Technical College

    • Chippewa Valley Technical College offers a two-year associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography. This program is comprised of six semesters of coursework in medical terminology, patient care, anatomy and physiology, the physics and instrumentation of ultrasound and sonographic techniques for the abdomen, female reproductive system and cardiovascular system. Advanced placement is available to applicants who hold a two-year credential in an allied health field, such as radiography or nursing.

      Chippewa Valley Technical College

      620 W. Clairemont Avenue

      Eau Claire, WI 54701

      715-833-6430

      cvtc.edu

    Columbia College of Nursing

    • The Columbia College of Nursing offers an 18-month program in diagnostic medical sonography for graduates of two-year certificate or diploma programs in allied health care, such as nursing, medical technology or radiologic technology. Students receive both classroom instruction and hands-on clinical training in obstetric and gynecological sonography, breast and abdominal ultrasound and vascular sonographic technology.

      Columbia College of Nursing

      2121 E. Newport Avenue

      Milwaukee, WI 53211

      414-961-3945

      columbia-stmarys.org

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

    • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College offers a two year associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography. This program consists of five semesters of coursework in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, patient care, medical ethics, sonographic physics and instrumentation, abdominal sonography, obstetric and gynecological ultrasound, cardiac and vascular sonography, sonographic scanning and hands-on training in a clinical setting. Students must maintain an average grade of at least “C” throughout the program.

      Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

      2740 West Mason Street

      Green Bay, WI 54307

      715-675-3331

      nwtc.edu

    University of Wisconsin

    • The School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography at the University of Wisconsin offers two 24-month training programs. The general diagnostic medical sonography concentration provides both theoretical and clinical training in abdominal, obstetric, gynecological and vascular ultrasound. The echocardiography or cardiac ultrasound concentration is designed for students who wish to receive thorough training in ultrasound for both adult and pediatric cardiovascular systems as well as vascular technology.

      University of Wisconsin

      School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

      2870 University Avenue

      Madison, WI 53705

      608-263-9033

      uwhealth.org

    Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare

    • Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare offers two full-time certificate programs in diagnostic medical sonography: a 20-month general and vascular concentration and an 18-month cardiac and vascular concentration. Both options consist of didactic and hands-on clinical instruction in the physics and instrumentation of sonography, human anatomy, physiology and pathology, in addition to specialized training in their respective concentration subjects.

      Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare

      St. Francis School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

      3237 South 16th Street

      Milwaukee, WI 53215

      414-647-5711

      wfhealthcare.org

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