I'm interested in going to school for medical sonography but can not find a school near Dallas TX. What doIdo?

Question

I have searched and searched but I can not find a school near Frisco where I live. I only have a GED and no college under my belt, that is why I would like to go to a technical school. Is there anybody I can talk to that is in this field to help start my career?

Answer 1

http://www.sbdallas.com/sonography.asp

Answer 2

There are accredited schools in Dallas.....I am not sure how close the other programs are, but here is the list.....

Alvin Community College - Alvin, TX
Austin Community College - Austin, TX
Cy-Fair College - Cypress, TX
Del Mar College - Corpus Christi, TX
El Centro College - Dallas, TX
El Paso Community College - El Paso, TX
Houston Community College System - Houston, TX
Lamar Institute of Technology-Beaumont - Beaumont, TX
Midland College - Midland, TX
Sanford Brown Institute - Houston, TX
Sanford Brown Institute-Dallas - Dallas, TX
Tyler Junior College - Tyler, TX
University of Texas-Brownsville and Texas Southmost College - Brownsville, TX

You can search the site below for "diagnostic medical sonographer" and "TX"....there are links for each program, where you can get more information:

http://www.caahep.org/Find_An_Accredited_Program.aspx

When thinking about entering an ultrasound program, you need not be concerned so much about certificate vs. degree. What is important is that you go to an ACCREDITED program, whether it is college or hospital based. An accredited program allows you to take your registry (licensing) exams upon graduation. Once you get licensed, you will never be asked about your schooling again. An employer does not care what route you take to get licensed, they just want you to have that license.

Don't waste your time or money on a NON-accredited program. Upon completion and graduation from a NON-accredited program, you must work in the field of sonography for a full year prior to taking your licensing examinations. But, you will have a hard time finding an employer to hire you, unless you are licensed.

I would suggest you observe an imaging department to get an idea of what ultrasonographers do daily. There is much more to it that scanning pregnant women. Most people have no idea how much is involved in this career! Best wishes!

Answer 3

Go where there is the course you are looking for.

One day you'll leave Frisco, make it this year