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What is Ultrasound?

Ultrasound is a form of non-invasive medical imaging, which uses transducers and high-frequency sound to image a patient's internal organs, tissues, and blood flow for the purpose of diagnosis. Diagnostic ultrasound is also referred to as sonography or ultrasonography.

Ultrasound Technician & Sonographer Information

• Sonographer Careers
  

  As more medical practices utilize ultrasound technology rather than traditional x-rays and with salaries averaging $50,000 there is growing opportunity for those with sonographer training, graduates of sonographer schools, and anyone seeking a sonographer career.

• Sonographer Jobs
  

  The sonagrapher tech jobs outlook is increasingly bright, with employment opportunities expected to increase 27 percent or more, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. So anyone seeking a sonographer tech career will, hopefully, be gainfully employed for years to come.

• Sonographer Salary Levels
  

  A sonographer technician salary can be as high at $72,230 and the field of employment for sonography technicians will increase by as much as 27 percent through 2014.

• Ultrasound Schools- Frequently Asked Questions
  

  You've got questions about ultrasound technician programs, and we've got answers. Review our comprehensive FAQ to obtain complete answers to some of your most pressing ultrasound training questions.

• Ultrasound Technician Career
  

  Though commonly associated with obstetrics and pregnancy, ultrasound technology is used in a variety of medical settings and situations...

• Ultrasound Technician Certification
  

  Learn about the many schools offer courses that can lead to ultrasound certification while also providing students with both academic and clinical training.

• Ultrasound Technician Jobs
  

  Find out what to do next after you've finished ultrasound school and earned American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers certification.

• Ultrasound Technician Salary Levels
  

  How much does a job pay? Oftentimes that's the bottom line for job seekers. Fortunately, ultrasound tech salaries are more competitive than most in the allied health field. In some markets, a technologist salary can exceed $65,000.

• Ultrasound Technician Schools
  

  There are many technical & trade schools out there - find out why training to become an ultrasound technician or sonographer might be the best option for you.