Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound Schools in Philadelphia

Thomas Jefferson University

• Thomas Jefferson University offers three tracks for sonography in the Department of Radiologic Sciences: general sonographer (ultrasound), cardiac sonography and vascular sonography. The university offers two programs: a one-year advanced certificate for students already holding a bachelor’s degree and Bachelor of Science program. “A baccalaureate degree offers the most opportunities for advancement,” the school says. Students also can study education or management during the second year of schooling. Sonographers or ultrasound technicians also learn how to explain procedures to patients, take medical history and operate equipment accurately and safely.

  Thomas Jefferson University
  School of Health Professions
  Department of Radiologic Sciences
  130 S. 9th Street, Suite 800
  Edison, Philadelphia, PA 19107
  215-503-8890
  jefferson.edu

Albert Einstein Medical Center

• The Albert Einstein Medical Center’s School of Radiologic Technology offers a non-degreed certificate in radiologic technology, a program which includes specialized ultrasound training in the teaching hospital. The 24-month program includes classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences. The department is fully digital, according to its website, with an entire section devoted to mammography.

  Albert Einstein Medical Center
  School of Radiologic Technology
  5501 Old York Road
  Philadelphia, PA 19141
  215-456-6234
  einstein.edu

Drexel University

• Students at Drexel University study sonography in order to get either an associate’s or bachelor’s degree as part of the Medical and Health Professionals Studies program. Radiography education includes classroom instruction and clinic duty in the 21-month program. Students can do clinical rotations at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, Pennsylvania.

  Drexel University
  College of Nursing and Health Professions
  Bellet Building
  1505 Race St., MS 501
  Philadelphia, PA 19102
  215-762-3990
  drexel.edu

Sanford-Brown Institute

• The Philadelphia-Trevose campus of Sanford-Brown offers a Certificate of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound. Students study anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, and learn to recognize the sonographic patterns of internal organs. It also offers a program in cardiovascular sonography/technology, which is the use of similar technology to detect heart disease and other conditions.

  Sanford-Brown Institute
  Allied Health Diagnostic
  3600 Horizon Blvd.
  Suite GL-1
  Trevose , PA 19053
  215-355-4908
  sanfordbrown.edu