Ultrasound Technician Program

The ultrasound technician program at Adventist University of Health Sciences 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 Florida colleges that offer ultrasound technician program.

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Adventist University of Health Sciences

Also known as Florida Hospital College

4202 W Spruce, Tampa, FL

Adventist University of Health Sciences (ADU) is a Seventh-day Adventist institution specializing in healthcare education. The University’s guiding philosophy is “based on the idea that true wellness is not achieved through medical care alone, but through healing relationships that speak to peoples' minds, bodies, and souls.”

 Located near downtown Orlando, ADU sits next to Florida Hospital and specializes in allied health and nursing education.  Degree programs include:

• Nursing
• Radiography
• Radiologic Sciences
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography (general or cardiovascular ultrasound)
• Nuclear Medicine
• Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Professional Studies
• Biomedical Science

ADU also has certification programs in diagnostic medical sonography, cardiovascular interventional technology, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, mammography, and nuclear medicine.

On top of studies, Campus Ministries offers students Christian educational experiences including: assembly programs, music, and drama. Students also have access to the Florida Hospital Seventh-day Adventist Church, which is a short walk from campus.

ADU offers free tutoring for all students in general education and nursing programs as well as professional programs—Sonography, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Nurse Anesthesia, and Occupational Therapy. They also offer confidential counseling to promote prevention, early detection, and treatment of undiagnosed mental disorders and addictions.

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Visit this page (http://www.adu.edu/financial-information/cost-information/undergraduate-fees-and-expenses-2013-2014) for Undergraduate fees and expenses for the 2013-2013 school year.

Students Enrolled in the Ultrasound Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Adventist University of Health Sciences has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

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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

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.07
  • Average Annual Salary: $62540

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