Ultrasound Technician Program

The ultrasound technician program at American Institute – West Hartford helps students gain knowledge in gathering sonographic data, using medical ultrasound techniques. Students also learn to diagnose patient conditions through sonographic data processing while operating sonography equipment. Students who graduate the ultrasound technician program may work in hospitals or doctors' offices, performing sonograms for patients under physician supervision. The program helps students obtain, review, and integrate patient histories and data, patient instruction and care, and anatomic, physiologic, and pathologic data recording. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer ultrasound technician program.

American Institute – West Hartford

Also known as American Institute

99 South Street, West Hartford, CT

American Institute - West Hartford operates as a private career school dedicated to offering a practical education for students in West Hartford and surrounding areas. Based on recent program completion reports gathered, over 240 students were awarded degrees with more than 52% of students who start the program continuing on to complete it. American Institute campus in West Hartford offers several programs to choose from. Listed below are the programs with more popularity among students:

• Dental Assisting
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography: General Concentration
• Medical Assisting
• Medical Coding and Billing

To help support students, American Institute - West Hartford may provide support services like those listed below:

• Online classes
• Weekend and night classes available
• Career path counseling
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Assisting students to find work

The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools has accredited the program courses of American Institute - West Hartford for over thirty-four straight years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see admissions information, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Ultrasound Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. American Institute offers a less than four-year award program in ultrasound technician.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Description

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, diagnostic medical sonographers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 26.4% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).