Schools in Washington State to Be an Ultrasound Tech

Tacoma Community College

• Tacoma Community College awards associate degrees in diagnostic medical sonography. This two-year program consists of classwork, laboratory work and clinical internships at affiliated ultrasound facilities. Students learn abdominal sonography and obstetrics/gynecological ultrasound. Courses include pathophysiology, ultrasound cross-sectional anatomy, gynecological sonography, patient care and independent study. The ultrasound registry review seminar prepares students for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers registry exam. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs accredits this program. Before applying for this program, students must take English, math, physics, and human anatomy and physiology, earning a 2.5 GPA. Medical clearance, up-to-date vaccinations and background checks are required. Students must be 18 at the time of acceptance. This program only accepts 16 students per term.

  Tacoma Community College
  6501 S. 19th St.
  Tacoma, WA 98466
  253-566-5000
  tacomacc.edu

Seattle University

• Seattle University College of Science and Engineering provides a bachelor's of science in diagnostic ultrasound through its Department of Diagnostic Ultrasound. To earn this degree, students need at least 181 credits with a 2.5 GPA. Students participate in 12-month clinical internships at affiliated medical facilities. Internships give students hands-on experience under the supervision of a professional and work a 40-hour work week. Before applying for internships, students need certification in adult and pediatric CPR, clean medical records and no criminal history. Prospective students can apply as freshman or transfer applicants. To enroll, applicants must submit two letters of recommendations from faculty members or employers, personal essays and official transcripts.

  Seattle University
  College of Science and Engineering
  Department of Diagnostic Ultrasound
  901 12th Ave.
  Seattle, WA 98122
  206-296-5960
  seattleu.edu

Bellevue College

• The Health Science, Education and Wellness Institute at Bellevue College provides associate degrees in diagnostic ultrasound as well as a certificate of completion in breast ultrasound. The curriculum is aligned with information found on the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers’ National Certification examination, and students qualify for entry-level employment at medical facilities. The diagnostic ultrasound program has specific requirements in addition to the college’s general admissions policy. Before enrolling in this program, students must complete English, math, bioethics, medical terminology, sociology and biology with at least a 3.2 GPA. Prospective applicants must submit two, 10-minute DVD copies of personal video statements, sealed, official transcripts, written personal statements and resumes. The department also requires national background checks and updated immunization records.

  Bellevue College
  Health Science, Education and Wellness Institute
  Mail Stop R130
  3000 Landerholm Circle SE
  Bellevue, WA 98007
  425-564-2012
  bellevuecollege.edu