Ultrasound Technology Program

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Available in the Following Campuses

Prerequisite Start Date: July 8, 2013

Core Program Start Date: November 18, 2013

Program Description

The Ultrasound Technology program prepares graduates for entry-level employment as an Ultrasonographer with specialization in general sonography (Abdominal and Small Parts, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Introduction to Vascular). Graduates will be qualified to work in hospitals, imaging centers, physicians’ offices, or clinics.

Ultrasound Technology Program is a diploma program.

Mission Statement

Accreditation

Program Goals and Objectives

Program Outline and Course Descriptions

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Prerequisite Courses

Prerequisite courses are offered in online and residential formats and cover general medical science courses such as:

Essential Medical Bioscience (80 hours)
Anatomy & Physiology (56 hours)
Ultrasound Basic Physics & Instrumentation (48 hours)
Cross-Sectional Anatomy (48 hours)

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts offers Prerequisite Courses that are not accredited by ABHES.

Clinical Training

We, at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, consider clinical experience one of the most important parts of the medical education. Students are required to be rotated throughout our affiliated medical facilities, while attending the school.

Admission Requirements

All applicants must:

Meet with program’s Admission Advisor to go over all required disclosures and receive full information prior to enrolling to Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts.
Meet with Financial Aid Advisor to go over all required disclosures and receive full information prior to enrolling to Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts.
Pay all applicable fees, as per the current published fee schedule prior to the issuance of an enrollment agreement or make other payment arrangements acceptable to the academy.
Have a High School Diploma from an approved/accredited High School (Official transcripts must be provided), or a GED and be at least 18 years of age to be able to enroll to core program (Please ask Admission Advisor for more details and for the list of approved High Schools).
Possess a minimum of an Associate of Science Degree in an Allied Health field that is directed at human patient care or a minimum of Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree in any field from an approved/accredited educational institution
Comply with program’s performance requirements. Make sure to read UT Program’s performance requirements in Program Performance Requirements section.
Provide official transcripts which reflect a minimum cumulative GPA of C in all college course work (Applicant must provide official transcripts which reflect a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all college course work directly from the registrar’s office before the application will be considered complete. Or applicant must bring the original and copy will be made by AA.)
Applicants with a foreign diploma must bring proof of successful completion of an ESL class equal to ESL 26/ English 1A in community college system or to successfully pass TOEFL test with the following minimum scores: 560 for the PBT (paper-based test) and 87 for the iBT (internet-based test)
Complete the Entrance Exam (currently: Scholastic Level Exam (SLE)) with a minimum score of required by the program
Pass all of the following prerequisite courses*
1. Essential Medical Bio-Science
2. Anatomy and Physiology
3. Ultrasound Basic Physics and Instrumentation
4. Cross-Sectional Anatomy
* Applicants may request credit granting for some prerequisite courses by submitting an original transcript that proves equivalent coursework was successfully completed within the last 5 years and given a grade of at least a “C”. All credit granting is subject to the approval from the Program Director or Program Coordinator. Please allow 7 days for review.
Submit an essay (no longer than two typed pages) which describes the following:
1. Synopsis of their observation, experience, and the impact on their decision to pursue this career path based upon one 4 hour Ultrasound Department visit to our affiliated hospitals scheduled by the Program Director during their completion of the pre-requisites.
2. Reasons for applicant’s desire to become an ultrasound technologist
3. Reasons for applying to the Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Mateo Campus Ultrasound Technology Program
4. Personal attributes which would contribute to the applicant’s success in the program
5. Pertinent employment, volunteer, or other experience which would support applicant’s knowledge of the medical field
Comply with all Gurnick Academy requirements for Immunizations, Health Screening, Background Check, and CPR policy
Pass an interview with the UT Program Director of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

Admissions Point System

Program Length and Schedule

Ultrasound Technology Program Fees

Prerequisite Cost:
(additional, if applicable)

Registration Fee	$75.00
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (non-refundable)	$2.50
Library Fee	$45.00
Books & Materials	$450.00
Uniform	$30.00
Prerequisite Tuition	$4,696.00

Total Prerequisite Cost: $5,298.50

Core Program Cost:

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (non-refundable)	$19.50
RSDRF (refundable deposit)	$100.00
Books & Materials	$982.00
Uniform	$30.00
Program Tuition	$37,656.00

Total Program Cost: $38,787.50

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Click here for more information about Financial Assistance.

For details please call 650-685-6616.

Certification for Ultrasound Technologists

Find more information about Licensure, Certification and Registry Disclaimer.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Salary and Job Outlook

The median wage in 2012 for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the San Francisco Bay Area was $102,506.00 annually, or $49.28 hourly. The median is the point at which half of the workers earn more and half earn less.
Source: State of California Employment Development Department Detailed Guide for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

According to the statistics of US Labor Deportment, Employment of diagnostic medical sonographers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012 as the population grows and ages, increasing the demand for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic technology. In addition to job openings due to growth, some job openings will arise from the need to replace sonographers who leave the occupation permanently.

Opportunities should be favorable because sonography is becoming an increasingly attractive alternative to radiologic procedures, as patients seek safer treatment methods. Unlike most diagnostic imaging methods, sonography does not involve radiation, so harmful side effects and complications from repeated use are rarer for both the patient and the sonographer. Sonographic technology is expected to evolve rapidly and to spawn many new sonography procedures, such as 3D-sonography for use in obstetric and ophthalmologic diagnosis. However, high costs may limit the rate at which some promising new technologies are adopted.

Hospitals will remain the principal employer of diagnostic medical sonographers. However, employment is expected to grow more rapidly in offices of physicians and in medical and diagnostic laboratories, including diagnostic imaging centers. Health facilities such as these are expected to grow very rapidly through 2012 due to the strong shift toward outpatient care, encouraged by third-party payers and made possible by technological advances that permit more procedures to be performed outside the hospital.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Facts and Fun Statistics

This is a new section for many of you who expressed interest in such facts as the ones below about our Academy and our Programs. Ultrasound Technology is offered at Main Campus only. Our main campus is located in San Mateo, California. Let us share with you some facts:

Most of Ultrasound Technology students are from Fremont, San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland and Hayward as well as nearby smaller/larger Bay Area cities.
According to our statistical data more than 25% ultrasound students are from: Danville, Daly City, Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Leandro, San Ramon and Sunnyvale.
Students from Foster City, Menlo Park, Newark, Milpitas, Pacifica, San Bruno, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Union City, Vallejo, Walnut Creek and other nearby locations combine 32% of our student population.

Gainful Employment Disclosure Information

Gurnick Academy is committed to providing thorough and timely vocational medical training to our students so they may obtain gainful employment.

Our institution has provided program specific information regarding gainful employment in compliance with the new Gainful Employment regulations for Title IV eligible institutions, put forward by the U.S. Department of Education, in July 2011.

All required information can be found throughout this page. You may also visit the Gainful Employment Disclosure page to see this disclosure information for all campuses and programs.

Disclosure Information for 2011-2012 Financial Aid award year:

Available in:
San Mateo Campus
Award:

Ultrasound Technology Diploma
Length of the program (2011-2012 award year):

78

Weeks

110.0

Credit hours

2,092.0

Clock hours

Occupations:

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, SOC Code: 29-2032.00

Occupational Profile on O*Net for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
On-time Completion Rates (2011-2012 award year):
The number of students who completed the program during the award year was less than 10, for privacy reasons, the school should not disclose this information.

Cost of program and Room $ Board cost (2011-2012 award year):

Tuition & Fees

$36,880.00

Books & Supplies

$1,040.00

Room & Board

$23,520.00

Placement Rates reported to ABHES (2011-2012 award year): 67%.
Median Loan Debt (2011-2012 award year):
The number of students who completed the program during the award year was less than 10, for privacy reasons, the school should not disclose this information.

Professional Ultrasound Resources

Accreditation of Ultrasound Practices:

Educational Programs Accreditation:

Ultrasound Registry Associations:

Professional Membership Associations and Organizations:

78	Weeks
110.0	Credit hours
2,092.0	Clock hours

Tuition & Fees	$36,880.00
Books & Supplies	$1,040.00
Room & Board	$23,520.00