Radiologic tech???

Question

I need some help here. I've decided to become a Radiologic Technologist but I am also interested in D.M Sonography. I am currently attending a community college because its affordable and they offer a Associated in R.T. and a certificate in D.M Sonography. The R.T program is really hard to get into. The waiting list is like a year long, but its worth it. I know that a associates is better than a certificate but the problem is that the only college that offers a degree in sonography is 4 hours away from where I live at. So my questions is this: Would it be any good to become a R.T first and than go back to school to get a certificate in D.M Sonography? And how come there aren't more schools offering degrees in these fields? I appreciate everyones help and advice. Thanks guys. :)

Rad Tech: I already checked it at the 2nd website you posted and the community college I go to right now offers only a certificate in D.M Sonography and a college thats 4 hrs from my house offers a 4 year degree. :(

Answer 1

As long as you graduate from an accredited school, it doesn't matter if you get a certificate or associate. An employer just wants you to be registered.

Are you absolutely sure there are no other schools near you? Check these to make sure:
http://jrcert.org/cert/Search.jsp
http://www.caahep.org/Find_An_Accredited_Program.aspx
http://arrt.org/index.html?content=http://www.arrt.org/nd/listOfSchools.ndm/listSchools&iframe=yes


I recommend becoming a rad tech first. Knowing both modalities will make you much more attractive to potential employers.

Answer 2

. DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY does not sound like much fun! You're a VERY serious person, aren't you, Allllure?
And I suppose the reason there're few schools is "Supply & Demand".
But I doubt if any of us simpletons can Answer your Q. We don't know what your financial situation is or what your study habits are or what your living conditions are.
If you can afford it and can study hard , go for the discipline which would give you the most Satisfaction AND make you the most money in the long run.
It seems as though both fields have their advantages. Certainly if you have degrees/certificates in both, you'd be more imployable. Get everything the comm. college has to offer and then move to the other college for the major degree.