Ultrasound Technician Associate of Applied Science

Q: What Does an Ultrasound Technician Do?

Operate ultrasound equipment to capture internal images that help physicians diagnose conditions, including prenatal scans.

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

As few as 108 weeks (morning/afternoon) or 123 weeks (evening).

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

Hybrid format: online theory with on-campus lab training, plus an externship.

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

Graduates work in hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, and doctors’ offices, performing ultrasound scans to support diagnosis. Career Services offers job-placement support.

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

Training covers patient history verification, equipment operation, image acquisition and measurements, real-time analysis, and communication with physicians. AAS coursework (Psychology, Sociology, English Composition, American Government, Business Math, Critical Thinking, Professional Development) builds well-rounded skills; Career Services also supports students.

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

An Associate of Applied Science, Ultrasound Technician degree.

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

A high school diploma or GED. HDMC offers high school completion options. Contact admissions via interest form, campus visit, or call 888-633-4362.

Have you graduated from our Ultrasound Technician program? Want to strengthen your skills and advance your 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 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 strong verbal and 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 to provide critical real-world experience. The UT AAS program is 108 weeks long 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 in Ultrasound Technology and will be prepared to immediately enter entry-level positions in the field.

Many ultrasound technicians/digital medical sonographers find positions in public and private hospitals; others work in private practices, physicians’ 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.

Ultrasound Technician AAS Degree Courses Include

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

AAS Degree Courses:

Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
English Composition
American Government
Business Math
Critical Thinking

Ultrasound Technician AAS Program Overview

Total 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 in Ultrasound Technology

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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 such as verifying patient history and health status, operating ultrasound equipment, and capturing high-quality images. You’ll also learn to take measurements, make calculations, and record and analyze findings in real time while communicating results with interpreting and referring physicians.

Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, while AAS degree courses help you become a well-rounded candidate with classes in Psychology, Sociology, English Composition, American Government, Business Math, Critical Thinking, and Professional Development. In addition, our Career Services team provides a wide range of support services, including 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 in Ultrasound Technology.

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.

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