Central Arizona College is a public, two-year institution with three branch campuses. Among these campuses is the college's Superstition Mountain branch in Apache Junction, which serves as home to the school's diagnostic medical sonography program. The program is reserved for healthcare professionals; admission requirements include a minimum of a two-year associate degree and previous healthcare work experience that involves direct patient care. Those admitted to the program spend two years studying full-time, learning techniques for abdominal, obstetric, gynecological and small parts ultrasound. Students also complete at least 1,600 hours of clinical training in hospitals and other medical facilities. The program awards an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Central Arizona College participates in federal and state financial aid programs and offers a limited number of institutional scholarships and work-study placements. Job search assistance is available. An on-site daycare provides low-cost childcare for students' children.
Central Arizona College
273 East Old West Highway
Apache Junction, Arizona 85119
480-677-7700
centralaz.edu
GateWay Community College, a public, two-year institution in Phoenix, enrolls more than 16,000 full and part-time students. The college's diagnostic medical sonography programs were the only ultrasound courses of study in the state to receive accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, as of October 2010. Students can pursue either a certificate or associate degree in the field.
Both programs require students to complete 18.5 to 22.5 prerequisite coursework credits in science and mathematics to receive admissions consideration. An associate degree or work experience is not necessary. The associate degree requires additional general education classes in chemistry, communications, humanities and social sciences are necessary. Specialties covered in the sonography curriculum include abdominal, obstetric, gynecologic, breast, vascular and neurological. Students complete five clinical rotations prior to graduation.
Eligible students at GateWay Community College can receive government loans and grants, scholarships or work-study placements. Job placement assistance is available for all students. The college operates an on-campus daycare.
GateWay Community College
108 N. 40th St.
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
602-286-8000
gatewaycc.edu
Carrington College is a private, for-profit institution with locations throughout the western United States, including a branch in Mesa, Arizona. The college offers a certificate program in diagnostic medical sonography that requires one year of full-time study to complete. Admissions requirements include a high school diploma or GED and the successful completion of an entry examination. The program covers ultrasound physics, instrumentation and abdominal, obstetric and gynecological ultrasound techniques. A short, clinical internship is included in the curriculum.
Carrington College students can qualify for federal and state loans and grants, private lending programs and veterans' benefits. The school offers scholarships for top-performing students.
Carrington College
630 W. Southern
Mesa, Arizona 85210
877-206-2106
carrington.edu