In 21 months of learning across five academic semesters, you will acquire the skills necessary to become an accredited sonographer and vascular technologist. This is not a program available to students directly out of high school; competitive applicants will have completed 50-60 college credits prior to starting class.
As a diagnostic sonographer, you will be an essential part of the health care team in several clinical care settings. You will use high-frequency sound waves to produce images of organs, tissues, and blood flow inside the body. Diagnostic ultrasound assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various health conditions.
Clinical Training
Our didactic and clinical training provides students the opportunity to apply gained knowledge and skills into the clinical environment. Our students have dedicated clinical rotations collaborating one-on-one with a registered sonographer in a variety of clinical locations across
You'll have the chance to learn among the best at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Liberty Hospital and through the following entities of The University of Kansas Health System:
For information such as number of graduates of the program over the past three years, retention rate, employment outcomes and graduates' performance on national credentialing examinations, please see our document on diagnostic ultrasound and vascular technology program effectiveness data (PDF).
The University of Kansas diagnostic ultrasound technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
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Documents relating to accreditation status are available at the department office by request. Information for students.
For information on total program costs, enrollment information and occupations available with this training, please see the gainful employment disclosure.
Do you want to learn more about KU's certificate program in diagnostic ultrasound and vascular technology? We're here to answer questions and provide assistance as you explore this field. It is very important to contact us for advising as early as possible in your college career.
If you've completed college coursework and considering applying to KU's certificate program in diagnostic ultrasound and vascular technology, please contact Micha Bazemore, program director, for academic advising or answers to any of your questions at mbazemore2@kumc.edu.
High school students, counselors and those in their early years of college study may contact Alex Lopez, our school's outreach and recruitment specialist, with questions at alopez12@kumc.edu or 913-588-1743 (711 TTY).
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