5 things you NEED TO KNOW before CHOOSING an ultrasound school

THINGS TO KNOW WHEN CHOOSING AN ULTRASOUND SCHOOL OR SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM

Welcome back to the channel, YouTube 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.
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.

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[lolgeselle]

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 🤍✨

[ashleyashley]

Very helpful I definitely have clarity now. Thank you.

[vegasonwheels]

My program is non accredited. I keep hearing I’ll have a problem getting a job.

[anessamendoza]

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 🙏🙏

[uzbekistansiberia]

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?

[BeasstMode]

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!! 🙏🏼

[luzramos]

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?

[lindarugovac]

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?

[betterbevegas]

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. 👍🏻

[shaneselee]

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.

[JonWick]

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

[tamekahatcher]

is a private or public college better for this program.

[chwdsbr]

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[marwilchirinos]

Does it matter if the program is accredited ?

[kristijacobs]

How do u not get radiation effects?? I ♥️ this btw and thank u 🙏🏽

[sidology.]

Here in Houston we have the PSB to enter program. Im taking my titers currently to make sure I make it in time. 🤞🏾✨Please wish me blessings ✨🤞🏾 I moved 4 hours away into a new state for this😅

[cindydong]

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.

[akienlee]

Your words are so encouraging! Everything you spoke about is so true when considering programs! Thanks for the incredible platform on this topic Gesele!

[daughtermoreau]

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!!

[vanessapz]

You’re the best at explaining the important factors while not making it confusing 🙌🏼❤️ you go girl!