Ultrasound Technician Program

The ultrasound technician program at Bowling Green State University – Firelands 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 Ohio colleges that offer ultrasound technician program.

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Bowling Green State University – Firelands

Also known as BGSU-Firelands

One University Drive, Huron, OH

Located at One University Drive Huron, Ohio 44839 Bowling Green State University Firelands primarily serves the residents in Eerie and Huron counties. It is one of the seven constituent colleges of the BGSU system offering certificate, associate degree and bachelor's degree programs under the departments of applied sciences, humanities, and natural and social sciences.

Certificate programs include bookkeeping, business application specialist, management and supervision and small business management. Students who wish to start a professional career or transfer to four-year institutions can choose from 15 associate degrees in 22 areas of study while those who would like to pursue a Bachelor's degree has 9 options.

BGSU Firelands provides students with opportunity to finish initial credits for transfer to four-year institutions specifically in Lorraine County Community College and University of Toledo Health Science Campus. This college is authorized by the North Central Association and its Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care program, Health Information Technology and Nursing programs are certified by appropriate accrediting agencies.

In response to the changing needs of the community and industry, this college offers academic programs, workshops and seminars designed to help students cultivate new skills and enhance professional competence.

BGSU Firelands offers a true campus experience as students are presented with various social, cultural and athletic activities, as well as several organizations and clubs they can participate in. Also found in this campus are cultural and recreational facilities like the Firelands College Theatre and the James H. McBride Arboretum.

Students Enrolled in the Ultrasound Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bowling Green State University – Firelands offers an associate's degree program in ultrasound technician.

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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).