AS/AAS in Healthcare

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One of the most flexible associate degree programs available to ultrasound technicians is the Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Healthcare. This kind of program provides a general knowledge of all the skills students need to work in the medical field. While students are not legally required to have a degree to work as an ultrasound tech, most employers only consider candidates with at least an associate’s degree level of education since the job market is so competitive. Getting an AS/AAS in Healthcare in addition to an ultrasound tech education or as a start to an ultrasound tech education is a great way to get a foot in the door with an employer.

Requirements for Earning an AS or AAS in Healthcare

Students can expect to spend about two years getting an AS or AAS in Healthcare, though programs do vary according to how many credits they complete each semester and the specific requirements of their college. In some programs, students complete clinical hours at an on-site location, where they get hands-on experience working in a medical setting, preparing them for a career as a cardiovascular technician, pharmacy technician, ultrasound technician, or a related field.

This type of degree program puts a healthcare spin on every class, so even when learning about business or education, students always do so from a health-related perspective. The exact classes students take as part of an AS/AAS in Healthcare program vary depending on their college, but some of the topics they may cover include:

  • Healthcare Administration
  • Communication
  • Patient Care Techniques
  • Health Informatics
  • Management
  • Anatomy
  • Medical Technology
  • Word Processing
  • Terminology
  • Basic Office Skills
  • Ethics and Law
  • Human Resources
  • Public Health
  • Research Techniques
  • Finance

Further Information About Healthcare Programs

Both online and offline programs are available for those who want to pursue an AS/AAS in Healthcare. If students need flexibility, distance learning education can make getting an associate’s degree in this field easier, as they can work their classes around a less flexible job or family responsibilities.

Associate’s Degrees in Healthcare

Top Online Health Services Programs

There are multiple educational paths that can be taken to become an ultrasound technician or diagnostic medical sonographer. The schools below do not offer ultrasound-specific training, but they do offer medical assisting and other healthcare programs closely related to sonography. You can request information by clicking the college's logo.

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DeVry University
AS in Health IT
 		DeVry University — Although DeVry University's online associate's degree in health information technology program is not specifically an ultrasound training program, it does prepare students to be HIT leaders in contemporary hospitals, physician's offices, medical clinics, and more.
Virginia College Online
BS in Health Services Mgmt
 		Virginia College Online — If you want to complete a health-based interdisciplinary studies degree online that will prepare you for ultrasound technology as well as for management, then apply for Virginia College's bachelor's degree in Health Services Management or associate's degree in medical office administration. The tuition for each program includes the cost of every textbook for every course. After earning this degree, additional training may be required to become an ultrasound technician.
Herzing University
AS in Medical Assisting
 		Herzing University — The AS in medical assisting degree program from Herzing University is not an ultrasound training program, but it does present students with an introduction to a physician's office, and can help lead to careers in sonography. Students learn how to assist doctors and nurses in the exam room as well as perform routine medical laboratory procedures.
Hodges University
AS in Health Info Mgmt
AS in Health Admin
 		Hodges University — Hodges University's AS in Health Information Technology and AS in Health Administration programs, while not purely an ultrasound training program, do teach students how to use the latest information technology to meet the needs of the healthcare industry. Health information technology allows medical offices to collect and analyze data from patients and doctors, a vital part of the medical process. Students learn to manage patient health information, medical records, administer computer information systems, and code diagnoses and procedures.
Lincoln College
AAS in Health IT
 		Lincoln College — The AAS in Health IT degree program from Lincoln College Online teaches students the ins and outs of technological-related medical work such as data tracking, organizing, and recorded. This degree is useful for anyone wishing to advance in his/her career within a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, ultrasound clinics, physician offices, and more. Additional training is required before becoming an ultrasound technician.

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DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University operates as DeVry Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. AC0060. DeVry University is authorized for operation by the THEC. www.state.tn.us/thec. Nashville Campus - 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37211. Program availability varies by location.

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