An ultra sound scan is a diagnostic technique which uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of the internal organs. A screening ultrasound is sometimes done during the course of a pregnancy to monitor normal fetal growth and verify the due date. Extensive research has proven ultrasound to be a safe and effective diagnostic procedure.

Ultrasound is a technique that is constantly being improved and refined. As with any test, results may not be completely accurate. However, ultrasound can provide valuable information for parents and healthcare providers to help manage and care for the pregnancy and fetus. In addition, ultrasound gives parents a unique opportunity to see their baby before birth, helping them to bond and establish an early relationship.

Ultrasound as a career is very fulfilling and rewarding. As technology improves, specific ultra-sound training is important for anyone seriously considering a long-term career as an ultrasound technician. The schools listed below are the best for providing the latest ultrasound technological training, and better yet: they provide free information through the links below. What are you waiting for?

Alabama Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
Virginia College* (Birmingham, AL , Huntsville, AL , Mobile, AL ) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Surgical Technology

Arizona Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
Apollo College* (Mesa, AZ - Phoenix, AZ - Phoenix, AZ - Tucson AZ ) - Medical Radiography
Lamson College (Tempe) - Surgical Technologist
The Bryman School* (Phoenix, Tempe, AZ) - Practical Technologist in Radiology, Surgical Technologist

Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools in California
Everest College* (San Francisco, CA- San Jose, CA - Anaheim, CA - El Monte, CA - Gardena, CA - Los Angeles, CA - Reseda, CA - West Los Angeles, CA - City of Industry CA - Ontario CA - Alhambra CA - Anaheim CA, San Bernardino CA) - X-Ray Technician, Surgical Technologist
Career Networks Institute (Costa Mesa, Orange County) - Surgical Technologist
High-Tech Institute (Sacramento) - Surgical Technologist
Institute for Business and Technology (Santa Clara) - EKG Technician/Phlebotomy
Maric College* (Anaheim, Bakersfield, Carson, San Diego - East County, Fresno, Irwindale, Los Angeles, Modesto, Vista - North County, North Hollywood, Palm Springs, Pomona, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, San Fernando Valley, Stockton) - X-Ray Tech, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound, Radiologic Technology
National Career Education (Citrus Heights) - EKG Tech/Phlebotomist
San Joaquin Valley College* (Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, Rancho Cordova, Rancho Cucamonga, Visalia) - Surgical Technology
Western Career College* (Citrus Heights) - Ultrasound Technology

Colorado Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
Cambridge College (Aurora, CO) - Surgical Technologist, X-ray Technician (Ltd. Scope)
Parks College* (Aurora, CO, Thornton, CO) - Surgical Technologist

Florida Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
ATI College of Health (Miami) - Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician
Central Florida Institute* (Orlando, Tampa Bay) - Medical Assistant/Basic X-ray, Noninvasive Cardio Technician, Advanced Cardiovascular Technologist - ECHO, Surgical Technologist
Florida Metropolitan University* (Brandon/Tampa, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orange Park, North Orlando, Pinellas, Pompano Beach, South Orlando, Tampa) - Surgical Technologist
High-Tech Institute (Orlando) - Surgical Technologist, X-ray Technician
Keiser College* (Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Kendall, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orlando, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Laboratory Technician, Radiologic Technology, Radiology, Surgical Technology, Ultrasound Technologist
National School of Technology* (Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Kendall, Miami) - Cardiovascular Technologist, Surgical Technologist
North Florida Institute (Orange Park) - Surgical Technology
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) * (Tampa, Ft Lauderdale, Jacksonville) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Surgical Technology
Southwest Florida College* (Fort Myers, Tampa) - Surgical Technician
Virginia College (Pensacola) - Surgical Technology

Georgia Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
Everest Institute* (Atlanta-Downtown, Dekalb, Jonesboro, Marietta, Norcross) - Surgical Technologist
High-Tech Institute (Atlanta) - Surgical Technologist
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Atlanta) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular Technology

Illinois Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
The Chubb Institute (Chicago) - Surgical Technologist

Indiana Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
Everest College* (Merrillville, North Aurora) - Surgical Technologist

Kentucky Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
Draughons Junior College (Bowling Green) - Cardiographic Technician
Spencerian College (Lexington) - Limited Medical Radiography

Maryland Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Landover) - Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Hagerstown Business College

Minnesota Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
High-Tech Institute (Minneapolis) - Surgical Technologist, X-ray Technician (Ltd. Scope)

Mississippi Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
Virginia College (Jackson) - Surgical Technology

Missouri Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
Colorado Technical University (North Kansas City) - Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology
Sanford-Brown College (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School)* (Fenton, St. Charles, Hazelwood) - Radiography, Surgical Technology

Massachusetts Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
Everest College (Brighton, MA) - Ultrasound, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

New York Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
NYU SCPS (McGhee, NY) - Undergraduate Degrees for Adults ( New York , NY ) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AS)

Nevada Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
High-Tech Institute (Las Vegas, NV) - Surgical Technologist
Nevada Career Institute (Las Vegas, NV) - Surgical Technology

New Jersey Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Surgical Technology

New York Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute (Iselin, NJ) (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School)* - (Garden City, New York, White Plains) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular & Surgical Technology

Ohio Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Cleveland) - Cardiovascular Tech, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Oregon Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
Cambridge College (Beaverton) - Surgical Technologist

Pennsylvania Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
* Browse Ultrasound Schools in Pennsylvania

Texas Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
The Academy of Health Care Professions* (Austin, Houston North Loop, Houston Southwest) - Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist, Phlebotomy Technician, Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist, Surgical Technologist
Career Centers of Texas* (Brownsville, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Fort Worth) - Surgical Technician, Radiologic Technologist
High-Tech Institute (Irving) - Surgical Technologist
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School)* (Dallas, Houston) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology, Surgical Technology
Virginia College (Austin) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Surgical Technology

Utah Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
Everest College (Salt Lake City) - Surgical Technologist
Stevens-Henager College* (Logan, Ogden, Orem, Provo, Salt Lake City) - Surgical Technologist

Virginia Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
The Chubb Institute (Arlington) - Surgical Technologist

Washington Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools
Apollo College (Spokane) - Medical Radiography
Cambridge College (Seattle) - Surgical Technologist
Everest College (Everett WA, Lynnwood WA, Tacoma WA, Port Orchard WA, Renton WA) - Ultrasound Diagnostic Programs

Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools in Canada
CDI College* - Echocardiography Technologist, Electrocardiography

* Saskatchewan: Saskatoon
* Ontario: Barrie, Brampton, Hamilton City Centre, Hamilton Mountain, Kitchener, London, Mississauga South, Nepean, Newmarket, North York, Ottawa East, Scarborough, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto Central, Toronto South, Windsor
* Quebec: Laval, Montreal, Quebec City
* Nova Scotia: Halifax
* Alberta: Calgary City Centre, Calgary North, Edmonton City Centre, Edmonton South
* British Columbia: Abbotsford, Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria Bay Centre
* Manitoba: Winnipeg