How do begin to become an Ultrasound Technician? Do I have to get a license or can I do on-the-job training?
Asked by cawfeegirl
I have a 3 year old and would like to start preparing now to become an ultrasound technician for when he enters kindergarten in 3 years. What do I need to do?

Best Answer:
This is what I am going to school for, and as I did my own research I found there are several avenues of entering this field. Some hospitals offer training but require a background in something like Radiology. The most common way is through a 2 year technical college that offers an accredited program in sonography. First, look on this website to find an accredited program near you: (Under Profession, select Diagnostic Medical Sonographer). http://www.caahep.org/Find_An_Accredited_Program.aspx Then contact the school(s) nearest you to get information on their sonography programs. You will need to know what their requirements are (as far as the classes you must take before applying to the program) and what type of program(s) they offer. How long are the programs? (Usually between 18 months & 2 years). How long is the waiting list to get in? They will be able to answer all your questions and give you the info you need to get started. Go ahead & start talking to schools now, since most of these sonography programs are very competitive & often have long waiting lists to get into the program. Good luck, I hope everything works out for you! Here is some additional information about DMS (including training & qualifications): http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos273.htm

I'm not recommending this site, but it answers your questions: http://www.medtravelers.com/ultrasound-technician.aspx Many community colleges offer the needed training. I suspect some vocational schools do as well.
Answered by heyteach

You can find information here: http://www.jrcdms.org/ and here: http://www.sdms.org/ You can find accredited programs here: http://www.caahep.org/Find_An_Accredited_Program.aspx (choose Diagnostic Medical Sonographer)
Answered by RadTech