5 things you NEED TO KNOW before CHOOSING an ultrasound school
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- THINGS TO KNOW WHEN CHOOSING AN ULTRASOUND SCHOOL OR SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM
Welcome back to the channel, RUclips fam! Thank you so much for coming back! If you're a newbie, thank you so much for clicking on this video! I'm Geselle, a registered ultrasound technologist who works in a hospital and outpatient setting. I strive to create videos to spread PAWSitivity and spread ultrasound awareness! I hope you find some of my videos helpful especially if you're on your own ultrasound journey!
Today's video consists of 5 things you NEED TO KOW before CONSIDERING and CHOOSING an ultrasound school! I hope you find this information helpful because many people do not do their research prior to going into this field and end up with regret or having a hard time after school finding a job. Use these tips and information to help you find a school that fits you!
‼️ Things you need to understand when choosing a school: ‼️
Ultrasound school costs time, money, and effort.
It is very competitive, some take less than 10 people, some take once a year.
Some programs have waiting lists.
There are many ultrasound programs, both non-accredited and accredited.
I suggest using CAAHEP.org to find an accredited school near you.
There are three different options you can go toward: certification, associate's degree, and bachelor's degree.
There are three ultrasound types of concentrations: echo, vascular, general (which includes OB, small parts and abdomen and abdomen)
In the USA, you must be able to sit for ARDMS to become a "registered diagnostic medical sonographer, RDMS" / "registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer, RDCS" / "registered vascular technologist, RVT"
ARDMS board exam types: SPI (physics), abdomen, ob/gyn, vascular, pediatric, echo, fetal echo, musculoskeletal, breast
When doing research, find others who went to the school you're looking at and ask them how it went for them/ if they were able to sit for board exams afterward/ and how long it took to find their first job.
For more information on ARDMS: ardms.org
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Hope you guys find this video helpful! Every school and program is different, so do your research! I’d love to hear stories of how you chose your school or any of your experiences in the comment section! Thanks for being here 🤍✨
You defined helped me 🤍I was thinking about going for the associates degree, but now that you told me the benefits of going for the bachelors made me switch tysm 💞(I’m going to be a sophomore in highschool next year)
@@LifeOfAllona awww thanks girl!! Yes higher education can always get you even more!!! But never give up and always aim for the SKY!!! I’ll be here when ya need me! 🥰
Just came across your videos today! Trying to gather as much information before I start a school as well for sonography! Thank you for your videos!! 🙏🏼
Thank you for watching! I hope you checked out the ultrasound playlist :)
This is great. Very helpful. Almost to 2K look at you go neighbor. I'm so happy for you😊😇❤
Thank you neighbor!!!❤️🥰 I can’t believe it ahhhh! So close 😢😢😢 dunno if I’ll make it by the end of the year but fingers crossed! 🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽
You’re the best at explaining the important factors while not making it confusing 🙌🏼❤️ you go girl!
Awww Vanessa, thank you you’re so sweet! ❤️💚 I appreciate it so much, because if you can understand what I’m saying then YAY.. sometimes I dunno if I explain right 😅😅😅 thanks for supporting love!
The program I want to get into grades and interviews are a part in the process. My program accepts 6 people because they want everyone to be able to find a job. I am excited and can’t wait to see what is to come!
That’s amazing! I’m glad to hear they care about their students futures about getting a job. Rates must be high for finding an occupation out of school. Good luck!!! ❤️✨
Your words are so encouraging! Everything you spoke about is so true when considering programs! Thanks for the incredible platform on this topic Gesele!
Akienlee, thank you so much I appreciate the kind words!! 🥺🥺🥺 It truly means SO MUCH!! I hope you have an amazing holiday and a happy new year! ✨
Is it better to wait for a community College to accept u versus at vocational school or private ?
I know community College is cheaper.. but the wait is long 😫
Very helpful I definitely have clarity now. Thank you.
I appreciate you watching and am glad you have clarity! 🫶🏽
OMG! Thanks so much for making this video! I loved how you spoke about the ARDMS Registry the SPU exam and concentrations such as abdomen, Vascular and or OBGYN
Ms. Lee, thank YOUU so much for watching this video!! Yes there are so many more things that come with becoming a sonographer that people have no idea about!! So thank you for listening and for watching. I so appreciate you! Let me know if you have any questions and WELCOME to the SonoGes fam!
Hi I’m new to you channel. I live in Vegas too. Thank you for you information and will keep watching your video about sonographer. 👍🏻
This is really an informative content for those whose planning to take an Ultrasound career this content will guide them .
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Thanks for sharing this information friend. 👍
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Always soooo informative! I love it! Where were you when I was still in college....in college like me haha ❤️❤️❤️
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@@sidology1.0 Thanks. I looked into the program. I thought it maybe was a different school. I have to take physics and a A&p refresher course. I finished my AAS
Hello beautiful Sissy, thank you for sharing another informative video.. keep safe always.
Hi sissy thank you so much for being here! 🤍💚
Wonderful fantastic advice girl
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I’m going to need you in my life. So much great information.
Happy to help!!! Don’t hesitate to ask questions 🙂
@@lolgeselle how would I know if this is the right file for me. Asking cause I’m about to see my consular soon for major.
Very informative. Thank you.
Thank you for watching! 😇
You are the best! 😊
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I love the way you explain everything.
Aw thanks BroEd!! Sometimes I wonder if I’m even making any sense 😅
@@lolgeselle Quite the opposite. You make way too much sense.
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@@lolgeselle And I am one of those people and still learn a lot.
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Of course Nadine!! 🤍 It’s my pleasure!
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Recently graduated from an unaccredited school, passed my SPI, but having a tough time finding a clinical site that will help me get my ARDMS in 12 months.. any tips? How do I go about asking for experience?
I would contact hospitals, clinics, and doctors offices. Ask your school for help. Network by asking in Facebook groups as well.
Was your school not accredited by ARRT either?
Thank you again so much for your great advice 😃💖Your videos are very helpful and encouraging and you are very knowledgeable!!!
That if I only college I can go to offers only DMS and I am interested in DMS but maybe would like to add later Cardio, vascular or any of the other fields in sonography later on ?Is that possible and if so how?I am married and we have a sweet daughter.Moving for going to a specific college would not be an option for me 😉I would appreciate your help💜I just hope that maybe ones I have the DMS associates degree there would be other ways to add Cardiovascular.
Hi hun, thanks for watching and supporting! If your school only offers one type of specialty, you can always go into the field and work; then eventually cross train!!! And learn on the job! 🥰 You just have to be willing to learn and find someone willing to teach you and then sign your ARDMS paperwork to take the boards! 🤓❤️
i love this video, thank you for educating me on the programs! i was wondering if there is a difference between technoglist and technician ?
Of course thanks for watching!! There’s no difference, same term used interchangeably. Some techs prefer technologist over technician. Your best bet is to say technologist and sonographer. 🥰
Hi Geselle! Neurosonography really sparked my interest, but the ARDMS website says that specialty was put on hold several years ago. Do neuro positions even exist anymore? And if I wanted to get the most neuro opportunities, should I do RDMS or RVT? Any and all info on neuro would be so much appreciated! Thank you for all that you do!!
Hi! If you want to neuro you typically need to work in a hospital with a neuro ICU! They do TCDs. I don't know of many private offices or outpatients that offer neuro. Neuro is usually done where there is a trauma center as well. So you'll have to go somewhere where they can train you in it! Your best bet is to learn general/vascular. And get trained in TCDs, however, call different hospitals and clinical sites around you to see who has neuro in their locations. I would also ask your mentors or advisors from your programs. :) Thanks for watching!
@@lolgeselle Thank you so much Geselle! You're amazing! 😊
Great video Can you use ultrasound to measure a full bladder? Many thanks in advance
Thank you! Yes, you can. We can scan volume of the bladder and prostate.
@@lolgeselle Thank you, are there differences when the bladder is measured and the urine is measured?
@@drei000 the bladder holds the urine so we measure the urine and also post void.. the bladder stretches and distends, and therefore we measure the volume size of the urine and bladder when extended!
What do you mean by “allow you to sit for the ARDMS board exam?” Like that the school provides you with this test as part of your enrollment?
“Allow” meaning you know how you’re able to sit for the ARDMS board exam. If they’re accredited vs non-accredited. I have more videos just look at my ARDMS pre reqs videos!
Thank you so much for the help! You can always go and get an associate's and then go back for your bachelor's later, correct?
Thank you for watching! 🥰 Yes!! Many people go back to school for their bachelors 📚
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so registries are just exams you take no needed experience to get it? can i sit for any registries all after the s p i exam?
hi!! registries have requirements, if you go to ARDMS.org you can find the requirements to take them! :) but yes usually you will take a registry after the SPI.
I am really trying to get into this career better not just my life but do something I actually would love to do in life Just trying to pick up a little more knowledge then what I know been watching a lot of your videos seen at the end of your video you would be willing to give a helping hand and some advice I have been watching videos first before jumping into this career trying to do some research see exactly what I’m trying to get into picking the right school and program is challenging would really love an appreciation any advice you would be able to give me or some guidance on how to start this journey if you can please be my fairy god mother here and help a girl out❣️ crossing my fingers 🙏🙏
Hi love. Find a school/program and speak with the advisor! You can do this. Lots of videos out there to show you what the career is like. I believe in you! If you want to join our discord community, send me an email or DM on instagram!
Hii Geselle! Thanks so much for these infos! Love it! I’m in my final year of bachelor in nursing and was really interested in ultrasound, what’s the chance of me switching to ultrasound associate degree? Or do you have any advices?
Hi!! If you want to switch, find somewhere that will take your pre-reqs and transfer them over to the ultrasound program. Use CAAHEP.org to find one. If you already have a bachelors you don't need to go to an accredited school, but it will help to go to an accredited school. ARDMS.org has more info on pre-reqs on taking the SPI which is the physics board exam. I would say find a school and talk to the advisor about their program requirements!
@@lolgeselle awwww thanks much for the info!!
did you complete your sonography program from csn ? I'm from vegas too :D
That’s awesome!! I went to UNLV 😬
Thank You for this video! Do you think it would be better for me to do a certificate instead of degree program because I already have bachelor in math?
Hi! You’ll have to weigh your pros and cons for this certificate program. So long as they allow you to sit for SPI, ARDMS, specialty exams.. and they get you to becoming a registered sonographer, then that’s a choice up to you! But I’ve seen many who already have a bachelors go for the Associates route or return for another bachelors. It’s all up to you! Idk how certificate programs work with ARDMS but most people will tell you to go with the degree. Majority of jobs in the USA just requires you to be registered in ARDMS. Is a certificate can get you to becoming ARDMS, I don’t see why not. Try to find someone who’s gotten a certificate! Hope this helps.
How do u not get radiation effects?? I ♥️ this btw and thank u 🙏🏽
We do not have radiation in ultrasound 🥰
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Thank you so much for all the insight into sonography school programs. What is the best way to prepare for the math prerequisites like college algebra and physics? I am a medical transcriptionist but math takes some effort for sure. Any suggestions?
Thank you for watching Irene!❤️ The best way is to get someone who is able to teach you, or go into extra hours, ask questions.. literally ask the teacher for help and if they’re not a good teacher, find a buddy in class to help you or a tutor. I had to put effort into math and physics.. like extra extra effort. And I made it. You can do it! Just gotta find the study habits that fit you. Also RUclips may help or join Facebook help groups💓
@@lolgeselle - Awesome! Thank you so much! Will definitely focus on those things! Congratulations for getting through sonography school! What an accomplishment! Thanks for the encouragement! 🤗👍🏼♥️
Kahn Academy has free math classes at all levels and physics too. They are self paced. You don't get any credit but you can really learn the material which might help you in your courses
Awesome!!!
Thank you 🥰❤️
Thank you for this video. Also, off topic, Does Colorado offer a bachelors program in dms? I’ve been researching and I haven’t found one yet in Colorado.
Of course! I think there is one bachelors program if I can recall. Definitely use CAAHEP.org and also ask in just sonography Facebook group to see if anyone has advice for you!
Can you give me a general schedule of what the program hours are ? Because like other programs my school is not really saying what the hours are.
It depends on the school and program. My program for example had classes twice a week, and the classes were only 1.5 hours long. We only had 5 ultrasound classes. Other programs are all day from like 8am-3pm.. it just depends. Many of them are equivalent to a full time job.
I suggest asking other students who are in their programs currently what their schedule is like. Not the school itself.
Ok thanks, will do
Do departments typically sponsor additional certifications for technologists, or is it something the technologist opts for on their own? I'm curious because I would like to end up with at least two specialties. Thank you!
Hi!!! It’s usually up to the technologists! Some hospitals and companies will not pay for the registries, some will give you refunds or some will pay a portion if you pass.. it depends on your place of employment! But typically it’s up to you if you want to go for more registries! I always say, GO FOR IT!
what do you think the average of tuition for this field ? how much did you pay for your schooling? I’ve been looking at multiple schools and they are all different!
yes! they're all different ranges. I think it depends on the school and what you get out of it. If you know you can get in and become successful, quicker.. sometimes those are more expensive. But then again it depends on the degree type and where you will be attending. I went to a university and it was cheaper than a private school. Some private schools are easier to get into than a university so some people have to spend more. It just truly depends on you and what you see as your pros and cons. Average sounds like anywhere between 10,000-30,000. The higher ends being 40,000 (private schools).
Is sonography program accredit by Council on Occupational Education count as accredit? Am I allow to take ardms exam by not accredit by caahep? I see most of them are accredit for caahep for ardms.
You’ll have to check with that program’s policies on how you can take ARDMS afterwards. I’d say email them to find out the steps if you can sit for ARDMS SPI after taking ultrasound physics. CAAHEP is the more known accreditation, but I know there are others. Just gotta find out if anyone else has graduated from that school and also has been successful.
@@lolgeselle I ask for the ardms customer service, they told me I will qualify if I have bachelor degree. Which I do have bachelor. Do you know employer hire to see certified and registered or They don't care what school you went to.
@@cindydong1020 most employers don’t care where you went to school and only care about your ARDMS registry. (And I say most because I’m sure there are the few and far between who actually look at the school.)
My program is 16 months.
what type of program?
My program is non accredited. I keep hearing I’ll have a problem getting a job.
it just depends on the program, your city/state, and your background -- like if you're doing a bachelors and if you can sit for ardms.
What does it mean when the program is only ARRT recognized? Does it have to be CAAHEP accredited too?
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It just means they are recognized by ARRT. They didn’t do the paperwork and requirements for CAAHEP. It doesn’t have to be CAAHEP accredited. Just ask what the steps are to sit for ARDMS, and they’ll let you know. That’s the most important part!
@@johannakallias6173 yes many, well all, places that I have worked have allowed it.
i am planing on going into this i was looking at a school thats only about a year and a half but it is very expensive. Do you recommend going to a school with a longer program for cheaper?
Hi Kenadee, it's all about preference! What you choose upon. Just make sure the program allows you to sit for ARDMS. That's the most important part. Money and time will all play a factor in any program, but make sure it's something you're willing to dedicate yourself to! :)
Hi Im a registered ARRT Radiologic technologist. Two questions, one is it harder to find a job if only taking the 2 years cardiovascular option and two, should my schooling be shorter because i am an X-ray tech. Thanks
Hi! The thing that will make it hard is the job options and cities. You have to do your research to see who has openings and what not. I believe schooling can be less if they take your prior classes but you still have to get your degree in sonography! Whether it be associates or bachelors and also take the ARDMS board exams.
The school that I will be attending is accredited by ACCET. Will I have any problems with employment after graduation , since it’s not CAAHEP accredited ?
Hi Daniela. So long that you’ll be able to sit for ARDMS board exams and be able to register in SPI, and a specialty board exam, I don’t see why not. A registry in ARDMS is the most important aspect of getting hired in the US. Have you spoken with your program directors or know/ been in contact with anyone who’s already been through the program?
@@lolgeselleThese are the steps that my advisor gave me for the ultrasound tech program ... AAS+SPI+AART=ARDMS. There for I shouldn’t have any problems getting hired ?
@@danielagarcia3782 no you shouldn’t. Most employers care about the tech being registered in ARDMS!
Good luck!
is a private or public college better for this program.
None is better than the other, just make sure whichever one you go to let’s you sit for ARDMS!
Does it matter if the program is accredited ?
Yes, you'll have to see what the requirements are to take SPI/ARDMS board exams.
Would a ABHES accreditation school be ok?
Hi! I would say look into CAAHEP for sonography! But if you do go through ABHES make sure you can take the ARDMS exam if you are in the US.
Is there an online class?
I've heard of an online class or two but I don't recommend them as ultrasound is truly a hands on type of program.
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I have no idea how im gonna support myself when I start this program but its all gonna work out 🤞🏾 any advice for paying bills while going to school 40 hr a week 😩
I know it's tough! Stay positive!!!! Do you have a job at the moment? There's also things like selling clothes, get paid to take surveys, tutoring, or find something on the side that you're good at. Definitely watch Graham Stephan he helps with money stuff! It's possible though and you can do it!
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