Ultrasound Tech Training Programs

The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is the technical name for the Ultrasound Technician. The popularity for the ultrasound technician is increasing so if you are looking for training in this field it is still expected to increase for jobs in the next few years.

An accurate location to find this information is the Job Occupational Outlook Handbook. They follow all job positions in the US and give percentages of increases or decreases in demand for any particular field. Ultrasound technician jobs are projected to increase faster than normal through the year 2018.

The training/schooling time for the ultrasound technician is relatively short considering the type of salary you will make. Again, the Job Occupational Outlook Handbook verifies that the average sonographer makes anywhere between $43,000 and $73,000 per year.

Are you up for the challenge of classes involved? You will take high level math classes like trigonometry as well as science and a number of English classes. Some of these classes can be taken on-line so check with the institution to make sure what ones you can take on-line and which ones you can’t.

I have only listed ACCREDITED training programs for Virginia. It is possible that training may be available elsewhere that is not accredited, or, please let me know if there are other schools we can add to the list. If you live in Blacksburg or Roanoke you may want to consider moving closer to the school if you get accepted. Otherwise, especially if you live in small towns like Galax or in a bigger town like Harrisburg, consider attending a training program in another state.

ACCREDITED Training Programs of Virginia
Southside Regional Medical Center – Petersburg
Tidewater Community College – Virginia Beach