Ultrasound Technician Program

The ultrasound technician program at West Coast Ultrasound Institute 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 Arizona colleges that offer ultrasound technician program.

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West Coast Ultrasound Institute (EVIT)

1601 W Main St, Mesa, AZ

West Coast Ultrasound Institute, located in Beverly Hills, California, was established in 1998 by Dr. Neville Smith and Myra Chason in order to fill the need of a radiological imaging school. The school's main campus is located in Beverly Hills, with a satellite campus in Ontario, California, and a branch campus in Phoenix, Arizona. The school is designed to produce educated professionals in the field of sonography.

Academics

West Coast Ultrasound Institute offers several programs in medical imaging. The school offers short term and long term educations, resulting in diplomas or degrees. The school primarily deals with medical imaging, specifically through ultrasound methods, such as diagnostic medical sonography and cardiovascular sonography. Additionally the school offers Magnetic resonance imaging and nursing programs. Several short term programs include NCLEX preparation classes RN/VN continuing education courses.

 Advanced courses are available, providing an in depth understanding of pediatric cardiac ultrasound and congenital heart disease.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Individuals interested in enrolling at West Coast Ultrasound Institute must have a high school diploma or GED, or a translated diploma from their respective country. Additionally, students will be asked to write a five hundred word essay and obtain a passing score on the Wonderlic exam. Individuals that submit a completed application and associated fees, will then be subject to a background check.

Financial aid is available to eligible students. Eligibility is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students interested in receiving aid should complete the form, after which a student aid report will be made demonstrating if and which forms of aid one qualifies for.

Students Enrolled in the Ultrasound Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. West Coast Ultrasound Institute has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

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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

• Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
  • Total Employment: 880
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $81460

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