Ultrasound Technician Program

The ultrasound technician program at Cambridge Institute of Health & Technology 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 Colorado colleges that offer ultrasound technician program.

Cambridge Institute of Health & Technology

1401 19th St, Denver, CO

Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology is housed in a 10,700 square foot facility conveniently located on State Road 436 just a half mile south of Interstate 4 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology is one block from Florida Hospital in Altamonte Springs and directly across the street from the Altamonte Mall.  There are restaurants, shops, banks and medical facilities within walking distance of the institution. Convenient access to public transportation is available. This third floor location has elevator access as well as stairways, and houses seven (7) learning areas including a medical lab and a computer lab. There is a reception center, student break area, conference room, and media center available as well as eleven (11) administrative offices. Our facility is in compliance with ADA Standards providing disabled parking, restrooms and elevator access to visitors and students who require such accommodations.

Each classroom in the Orlando campus has been outfitted with seating conducive to learning, and educational technology that enhances the student's academic experience. The medical lab contains three hospital beds and furnishings necessary to facilitate patient care interventions. Additionally, a medical examination table is stationed in the lab to provide training in medical office patient preparation procedures. Medical equipment, diagnostic machines and supplies are also housed in the medical laboratory. The computer lab is designed to facilitate skills development in general office software applications, medical office operations software and electronic records management (e-files). All computers have Internet access and access to electronic libraries of healthcare data.

The x ray classroom contains an energized x ray lab area where students in related programs will have access to hands on training in x-ray procedures.

The media center houses volumes of books, references, texts, magazines and journals for the supplemental enhancement of every student's academic experience. Online libraries can be accessed through computer stations housed in the media center. A circulation desk provides students access to staff to assist in research and general information about the campus operations.

Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology has designed its medical training schools to provide a quality academic experience for every student, which is at the heart of our mission. We aim provide a student centered academic experience that will accelerate learning and career preparation for every student.

Students Enrolled in the Ultrasound Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cambridge Institute of Health & Technology 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

Salary & Wages

• Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
  • Total Employment: 520
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $81770

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