Ultrasound Technician Program

The ultrasound technician program at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center 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 California colleges that offer ultrasound technician program.

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The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Also known as MD Anderson Cancer Center

12901 Ramona Blvd, Irwindale, CA

Located in Houston, Texas, on the Texas Medical Center Campus, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer center is devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. The medical center is one of the top two treatment centers in the nation, with the treatment center treating over 900,000 patients since 1944. Their schools and programs, from undergraduate degrees to advanced nursing education, include:

• School of Health Professions Degrees:
  Bachelors of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science, Cytogenetic Technology, Cytotechnology, Diagnostic Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Histotechnology, Medical Dosimetry, Molecular Genetic Technology, Radiation Therapy, and a Master’s of Science in Diagnostic Genetics.
• Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Programs and Courses
  Biomathematics and Biostatistics, Cancer Biology, Experimental Therapeutics, Genes and Development, Human and Molecular Genetics, Immunology, Molecular, Carcinogenesis, Medical Physics, Virology and Gene Therapy, and more.
• Graduate Medical Education
• Clinical Education for Non-Physicians
• Research Training (postdoctoral and graduate students)
• Summer Science Programs
• Nursing Education
• Other Training Opportunities

The School of Health Professionals students score in the top 25% on the national certification exams, and upon graduation, they are often recruited by leading health care organizations. Nearly 300 faculty members participating in graduate education as members of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

Review the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s complete list of programs (http://www.mdanderson.org/education-and-research/education-and-training/schools-and-programs/md-anderson-schools-and-programs.html)

Students Enrolled in the Ultrasound Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. MD Anderson Cancer Center offers a bachelor's degree program in ultrasound technician.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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).