X-Ray & Ultrasound Tech Programs in Central California

Merced College

• A public institution, Merced College has an enrollment of more than 21,000 full- and part-time students. The college offers Associate of Applied Science programs in X-ray technology and diagnostic medical sonography that carry the accreditation of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), respectively. Both programs require students to take a number of prerequisite courses before applying for admission, including anatomy, medical terminology, natural sciences and algebra. Both programs require two years of full-time study. The X-ray technology course of study requires six clinical rotations, while sonography students complete four internships. In addition to federal and state financial aid programs, the college also offers a limited number of work-study placements.

  Merced College
  3600 M St.
  Merced CA 95348
  209-384-6000
  mccd.edu

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

• Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a for-profit health-care training school with branches in the cities of Concord, Fresno, Modesto and San Mateo. The X-ray technology associate-degree program at the school is approved by the ARRT and is designed for students who have only a high school diploma or GED and 15 credits of prerequisite coursework from an accredited junior or traditional college. The program requires two years of full-time study to complete, consisting of 692 hours of classroom coursework, 365 of laboratory practice and 1,992 hours of clinical training. The diagnostic medical sonography certificate program is reserved for students who already have an associate degree in a health-related field like radiography or nursing. The program lasts for 18 months and includes 960 hours of clinical practice. Classes for the sonography program are offered during both days and evenings. Federal and state financial aid are available for qualified students.

  Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
  2121 South El Camino Real
  Building C-200
  San Mateo CA 94403
  650-685-6616
  gurnick.edu

Foothill College

• Founded in 1957 in the Santa Clara County community of Los Altos Hills, Foothill College has an enrollment of more than 18,000 full and part-time students. The school offers an 18-month, CAAHEP-accredited diagnostic medical sonography certificate program. To enroll, students must have a high school diploma or GED, CPR certification and previous history of class in medical terminology. Five clinical rotations are required for graduation. The two-year, ARRT-accredited radiologic technology program culminates in an associate degree. In addition to a high school diploma or GED, students must show evidence of prerequisite coursework in medical terminology, anatomy, algebra, chemistry and English. Four clinical rotations are included in the curriculum. Federal and state financial aid and institutional scholarships are offered for eligible students.

  Foothill College
  12345 El Monte Road
  Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
  650-949-7777
  foothill.fhda.edu