I want to become an Ultrasound Technician but Im unsure if a tech school or college is better

I want to become an Ultrasound Technician but Im unsure if a tech school or college is better?
I want to become and Ultrasound Tech but I need help in how I should even start?? I know theres a SanBrown school or something like that...it offers that program but ive heard alot of bad reviews about that school....HELP! :)
Other - Education - -5 Answers - 2010-06-04 08:50:04

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It's actually called a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, and you will need to find a program that's CAAHEP accredited (see link). By doing so, you are ensured that you can sit for your boards immediately after graduating, so you can become a Registered Sonographer. http://www.caahep.org/Find-An-Accredited-Program/ Sanford Brown is probably the school you're referring to, and honestly, you are better off finding an Associate's degree program offered at a technical college. This is because SB is a "trade school" where the programs are usually short &/or easy to get into (which makes them appealing), but they charge ridiculous amounts of money, and usually do not have good reputations in the ultrasound community (could make it more difficult for you to find a job). Some of these trade schools ARE accredited, but I would still recommend a local technical college. Good luck :)