Alabama Ultrasound Schools

Institute of Ultrasound Diagnostics

• The Institute of Ultrasound Diagnostics offers week-long, three-week-long, three- month-long or one-year-long courses. The school can serve: 1) people who are looking for a career change and who are new to the health care field; or 2) people who are involved in the health care field but not in ultrasound techniques; or 3) people already involved in ultrasound who lack formal training or who want continuing education credits. The institute also offers a course of study in vascular technology for those cross-training in that area. In addition, the institute offers prerequisite courses in medical ethics, introduction to patient care, medical terminology and medical sociology.

  The Institute of Ultrasound Diagnostic
  31214 Coleman Lane, Suite A
  Spanish Fort, AL 36527
  251-621-8668
  iudmed.com/default.asp

Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound

• The Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound offers a cardiac sonography program, a vascular sonography program or a combined program of both areas. Each student is exposed to classroom education as well as field training. The cardiac and vascular programs individually consist of 1,680 total clock hours of training and education (one-year program) while the combined course consists of 3,360 clock hours of training and education (two-year program). Graduates will be qualified to take the national credentialing exam. Students can apply for federal financial aid, and the institute offers tuition payment plans or loans for students in financial need.

  The Cardiac and Vascular Institute of Ultrasound
  1729 Springhill Ave, Suite #11
  Mobile, AL 36604
  251-433-1600
  800-675-2928
  [email protected]
  ultrasound.edu/index.php

Wallace State Community College

• At Wallace State Community College, students can receive an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The program offers both academic study and hands-on clinical training in general diagnostic sonography, focusing primarily on OB/GYN and abdominal/superficial structures. This six-semester program prepares students to take a national examination to become a registered sonographer. Short certification programs are available for current sonographers who are interested in furthering their education in vascular technology and echocardiography.

  Wallace State Community College
  801 Main St., N.W.
  P.O. Box 2000
  Hanceville AL 35077-2000
  256-352-8000
  866-350-WSCC
  wallacestate.edu/