Kaplan College in North Hollywood awards certificates in diagnostic cardiac sonography and diagnostic vascular sonography and a diploma in diagnostic medical sonography/ultrasound. Its diploma program teaches students how to take images of the upper abdomen, pelvis and vascular system. The diagnostic cardiac sonography program focuses on echocardiographic imagery, taking measurements on echocardiograms and providing doctors with information needed to diagnose patients. Upon completion of this program, students can obtain entry-level jobs as ultrasound technologists and diagnostic medical sonographers. These programs are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Kaplan College is a member of the Association of American Medical Technologists. Applicants must be high school graduates, or have GED certificates or home-school documents.
Kaplan College—North Hollywood Campus
6180 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Ste. 101
North Hollywood, CA 91606
818-763-2563
north-hollywood.kaplancollege.com/Pages/Areas_Of_Study.aspx
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in San Mateo has an ultrasound technology/diagnostic medical sonography program. This program includes lectures, laboratory work and clinical internships at facilities affiliated with the school. Prerequisite classes needed to enroll in the ultrasound program include anatomy and physiology, essential medical bioscience and cross-sectional anatomy; the school offers all of these classes. Upon completion of the ultrasound programs, students can obtain entry-level employment at hospitals, doctors’ offices and outpatient facilities. Staff members also help students apply for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography exam. Students do not need a medical background to enter the program; however, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or associate's degree and pass the school’s entrance exam.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
Bay View Plaza
2121 S. El Camino Real, Building C-200
San Mateo, CA 94403
650-685-6616
medacademy.org/programs/diagnostic-medical-sonography-program
Western Career College in Citrus Heights is a subsidiary of the U.S. Education Corporation and offers an associate of science degree in diagnostic medical sonography. This program is designed for students who want to specialize in obstetric and gynecological ultrasound, vascular ultrasound and abdominal ultrasound. Students qualify for certification examinations, including the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography exam. This school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED. Western Career College provides state and federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, Perkins Loans, Stafford Student Loans, work study and CAL grants. Veterans and surviving family members receive educational benefits.
Western Career College
7301 Greenback Ln., Ste. A
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
916-722-4300
westerncollege.edu/california/citrus-heights-vocational-career-college-campus.php