Ultrasound Technician Program

The ultrasound technician program at Chattahoochee Technical College 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 Georgia colleges that offer ultrasound technician program.

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Chattahoochee Technical College

1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta, GA

Chattahoochee Technical College, located in Marietta, Georgia, was founded in 1963 and is named for the Chattahoochee River that flows nearby. The school has eight campuses total, the result of mergers to consolidate schools in the state and ensure that their direction and funding was properly utilized. Prior to the 2009 merger the school enrolled nearly 6000 students annually, and currently enrolls nearly 12,000.  The school is a member of the Technical College System of Georgia, which manages and maintains technical school located throughout the state with purpose of provide training and education to assist in workforce development. The school is also commonly referred to as CTCT or Chattahoochee Tech.

Academics

Chattahoochee Tech offers a variety of programs primarily aimed at career training and workforce development as its role as a technical school. Students Enrolled in such a program will receive an education and training in a high demand field or industry, particularly burgeoning industries that require specialized skills and labor. Individuals enrolled in a program will receive tradition and practical courses, with practical courses providing in depth training and skill development under the supervision of qualified professionals. Programs may take up to two years to complete and result in an associate degree or certificate that demonstrates competence and prepares students for future employment.

Additionally, student may choose to pursue academic transfer, utilizing their curriculum to earn credits used for transfer to a four year institution upon completion. Such programs take two years to complete, and the school maintains articulation agreements with a number of colleges and universities that allow for ease of transfer and a guarantee of credit recognition. Students who transfer will continue their education at the new school, completing the final two years and earning a bachelor's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Marketing Management
• Nursing
• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

CTC is a an open enrollment institution. As such, any individuals that meets the minimum requirements for enrollment (a high school degree or being 18 years of age or older) may enter upon completing the application for admission and paying all fees. Students are also asked to provide previous transcripts and standardized test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration.  Additionally, participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor are encouraged for new students in order to become familiar with the campus and discuss what options for study are available.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Aid is typically awarded based on need, and is determined through the completion and submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used by the financial aid department of Chattahoochee Technical College to determine the need and program eligibility of the student when constructing his or her packet. Aid must be reapplied for each academic year and should be completed early in order to ensure funds arrive at the right time.

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

Salary & Wages

• Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
  • Total Employment: 870
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $63650

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