Diagnostic Medical Sonography / Ultrasound Tech. ??

Question

I am getting ready to enter my senior year in high school, and after I graduate, I am interested in going to school to become a sonographer; specifically, an Obstretic Gynecological (OB/GYN) Sonographer. How much schooling is needed to persue a career in this field?? And where can I get this schooling from? ..Do I need to go to a college, or are there technical/vocational schools that are an alternative?

thanks for your time and answers :)

Answer 1

It only takes 2 years to become a diagnotic medical sonographer ( an associate degree ), which you can get at a community college, train at a hospital or go to an university.
This is one of the fastest growing occupations for 2004-2014, according to the US Dept of Labor. Here's the average wages a sonographer received in 2004: $52,490.

Here's the link to the US Dept of Labor's info about their job description, education needed, job outlook and wages (the link listed above for the US Dept of Labor is to a radiologic technologist): http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos273.htm

Good luck!

Answer 2

Try these for more info:

For information about accredited educational programs in sonography, visit http://www.jrcdms.org/ or write to the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, 2025 Woodlane Drive, St. Paul, MN 55125-2998.

Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography: http://www.sdms.org/

Answer 3

The name is the only difference, its the same job, Diagnostic Medical Sonograph Tech just sounds fancier...still gonna be gloppin warm goo on pregnent chicks and whatnots, no matter what you call yourself

Answer 4

Hi, try this link: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos105.htm

It's got all kinds of information on careers in this field. Good luck!!