Mountain State University has associate, bachelor's and certificate programs in diagnostic medical sonography, all of which can be completed online. While students complete the courses via distance education, they are able to complete the clinical portion of the program in their own community. A clinical coordinator works with each student to set up an acceptable clinical rotation.
Mountain State University accepts 20 students into its programs twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. Prerequisites required before entering the program include course work in psychology, physics and college algebra.
Mountain State University
609 South Kanawha Street
Beckley, WV 25801
866-367-6781
mountainstate.edu
The Institute of Ultrasound Diagnostics offers a variety of ultrasound education programs, including courses that last one week, three months and one year. The one-year program includes a comprehensive curriculum covering neurosonology, abdominal examinations and echocardiography. The program can be completed on campus or online and also includes clinical rotations at hospitals and other medical centers. As of 2010, distance students were required to pay an additional fee of $500 for the program.
Institute of Ultrasound Diagnostics
31214 Coleman Lane, Suite A
Spanish Fort, AL 36527
251-621-8668
iudmed.com
Washburn University offers a diagnostic medical sonography program that typically can be completed in two years. The distance learning program includes course work in the areas of general sonography procedures, vascular sonography and human disease. In addition to completing course work, all students partake in five clinical rotations that begin in the second semester; Washburn University can typically arrange a clinical experience near a student's home. All clinical rotations must take place under the supervision of a licensed sonographer.
Washburn University
1700 Southwest College Avenue
Topeka, KS 66621
785-670-1010
washburn.edu