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Ultrasound Technician Associate of Applied Science

Have you graduated from our Ultrasound Technician program? Would you like to strengthen your skills and pursue a more advanced career? High Desert Medical College offers an Ultrasound Technician Associate of Applied Science Degree (UT AAS) program.

Whether you have completed our Ultrasound Technician Certificate program, are on your way to completing it, or want to start the Ultrasound Technician AAS program from the beginning, we can help. Build on your Ultrasound Technician diploma by adding General Education and science courses – 100% online, and get the training you need for this rewarding healthcare career.

High Desert Medical College utilizes SonoSim technology in the Ultrasound Technician programs. The SonoSim Ultrasound Training Solution offers state-of-the-art educational modules that complement students’ training by providing remote hands-on ultrasound training, real-patient scanning cases and pathologies, didactic instruction, and assessment.

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Ultrasound Technician Associate of Applied Science Degree Program

The UT AAS program is designed to enable students to develop enhanced critical thinking skills, greater scientific knowledge, and quality verbal/written communication skills, becoming more well rounded professionals and more qualified job candidates.

The UT AAS program has a hybrid-online format, combining theory coursework, hands-on training, and an externship in order to provide students with critical real-world experience. The UT AAS has a total program length of 108 weeks and builds on the Ultrasound Technician diploma by adding General Education and science courses which are offered 100% online.

Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science, Ultrasound Technician degree and will be prepared to immediately enter into entry-level positions in the field.

Many ultrasound technicians/digital medical sonographers find positions in public and private hospitals; others work in private practices, physician offices, medical and diagnostic laboratories and outpatient care centers. As an ultrasound technician, you may choose to specialize in a particular area, including Obstetric and Gynecologic, Abdominal, Echocardiography, Neuro-brain, Breast Sonography, or Vascular Technology.

UT AAS Degree Courses Include

AAS Degree Courses:

  • Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology
  • Medical Law, Ethics and Basic Medical Math
  • Ultrasound Physics
  • Abdominal, OBGYN and Vascular Sonography
  • Professional Development
  • Clinical Externship
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • English Composition
  • American Government
  • Business Math
  • Critical Thinking

UT Program Courses:

  • Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology
  • Medical Law, Ethics and Basic Medical Math
  • Ultrasound Physics
  • Abdominal, OBGYN and Vascular Sonography
  • Professional Development
  • Clinical Externship

UT AAS Program Overview

  • Total UT AAS Program Length: 108 weeks (morning / afternoon classes) and 123 weeks (evening classes)
  • Semester Credit Hours: 116
  • Total Clock Hours: 2,660
  • Classroom Hours: 1,220
  • Online Hours: 480
  • Clinical Externship Hours: 960
  • Teacher/Student Ratio: Class 1/35 Lab 1/25
  • AAS Only Program Length: 24 weeks
  • Semester Credit Hours: 31.98
  • Total Clock Hours: 480
  • Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science, Ultrasound Technician degree

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FAQs about High Desert Medical College’s Ultrasound Technician AAS Degree Program

What Does an Ultrasound Technician Do?

An ultrasound technician operates imaging equipment to capture internal body images, helping doctors diagnose medical conditions by producing detailed scans of organs, tissues, and fetuses during pregnancy.

How Long is High Desert Medical College’s Ultrasound Technician AAS Degree Program?

High Desert Medical College’s Ultrasound Technician AAS degree program can be completed in as few as 108 weeks (morning/afternoon program) or 123 weeks (evening program).

Is High Desert Medical College’s Ultrasound Technician AAS Degree Program Online or In-Person?

High Desert Medical College’s Ultrasound Technician AAS degree program is offered in a hybrid-online format. Students learn classroom theory online, while completing hands-on training in on-campus labs. All students also gain valuable experience through an externship.

What Types of Jobs Can I Find After Completing High Desert Medical College’s Ultrasound Technician AAS Degree Program?

Many of High Desert Medical College’s Ultrasound Technician AAS degree graduates go to work in hospitals, clinics, diagnostic imaging centers, doctors’ offices, and specialized medical facilities, performing ultrasound scans to assist in diagnosing and monitoring patients’ health conditions. Our Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services and comprehensive job placement assistance.

How Does High Desert Medical College’s Ultrasound Technician AAS Degree Program Prepare Me For A Job?

In High Desert Medical College’s Ultrasound Technician AAS degree program, you’ll gain real-world skills, including how to verify patient history and health status, operate ultrasound equipment, select and capture the best images, take measurements, and make calculations, record and analyze findings in real time during the exam, and communicate findings with interpreting and referring physicians. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, and the AAS degree courses prepare you to be a more well-rounded job candidate, with courses in Psychology, Sociology, English Composition, American Government, Business Math, Critical Thinking, and Professional Development. Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.

What Will I Get When I Complete High Desert Medical College’s Ultrasound Technician AAS Degree Program?

Graduates of High Desert Medical College’s Ultrasound Technician AAS degree program receive an Associate of Applied Science, Ultrasound Technician degree.

What Do I Need to Enroll in the Ultrasound Technician AAS Degree Program at High Desert Medical College?

To enroll, you’ll need a high school diploma or a GED. Don’t have your diploma yet? No problem – High Desert Medical College offers two high school completion programs to help you get started. Submit an interest form, stop by your closest campus, or call 888-633-4362 to get in contact with our admissions team.