Ultrasound Programs in Massachusetts

People who work with ultrasound images are called diagnostic medical sonographers. They operate sonography equipment, study the images and consult with doctors about results. Some individuals specialize in obstetric and gynecologic sonography, which includes ultrasounds of fetuses, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website. Students can complete associate degrees and study several types of sonography in Massachusetts. These specialties include abdominal, breast, cardiac or vascular, and neurosonography,
  1. Bunker Hill Community College

    • Bunker Hill Community College in Boston offers an associate degree in general sonography. Courses include ultrasound scanning, gynecology and writing, according to the website. Students must complete clinical work for two summers and two semesters. After degree completion, students are eligible to take the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography exam. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

      Bunker Hill Community College
      250 New Rutherford Ave.
      Boston, MA 02129
      617-228-2000
      bhcc.mass.edu

    Middlesex Community College

    • Middlesex Community College has campuses in Lowell and Bedford. The sonography program is located at the Bedford campus. MCC offers a certificate in diagnostic medical sonography that is geared toward students already working in the field. Classes include principles of abdominal sonography, plus gynecology and obstetrics. Students must complete 1680 hours of clinical training to be eligible to take the ARDMS exam. The program is accredited by CAAHEP.

      Middlesex Community College
      591 Springs Rd.
      Bedford, MA 01730
      800-818-3434
      middlesex.mass.edu

    Springfield Technical Community College

    • Springfield Technical Community College offers an associate degree in sonography. Required courses include sonographic physics, writing, anatomy and physiology, and math. Students must complete clinical work for two semesters and two summers, according to the website. Graduates are eligible to take the ARDMS exam. The diagnostic medical sonography program is accredited by CAAHEP.

      Springfield Technical Community College
      Armory Square, Suite 1
      Springfield, MA 01102
      413-781-7822
      stcc.edu

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