Ultrasound Technician Program

The ultrasound technician program at St Luke’s 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 Iowa colleges that offer ultrasound technician program.

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St Luke’s College

518 W Locust St, Davenport, IA

St Luke’s College is located in Woodbury, Iowa, with a population of 82,684. As a middle sized city and one of the largest cities in all of Iowa, Woodbury is a great place for those looking to start their medical career. Sioux City is famous for its commercial districts and arts and culture scene. For those who want to have a lively social life while working on their medical degree, St Luke's College is a very good choice.

As a two year college with a smaller enrollment of 219, St Luke's College offers a number of options for those who would like to obtain a medical education. In 2012, tuition was $15,500, a number that was the same for both in state students and out of state students. That’s great news for those who are interested in attending the college but live out of state. The variety of medical programs available includes the following:

• Radiology
• Nursing
• Respiratory Care
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Phlebotomy
• Clinical Pastoral Education

There are plenty of student health programs and academic counseling options that allow students to feel comfortable at the college. With plenty of internship opportunities available, graduates of St Luke's College are ready for a new world of healthcare, with the industry growing at high levels. If you are interested in applying to St Luke's College, you need at least a high school diploma and a GPA of 2.5. You can also use a GED for admission, or an ACT score of at least 19.

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

• Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $66590

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