AS/AOS in Radiography

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One of the best ways to advance in any career area is to get a degree in a specific field. As an ultrasound tech, there are many degree options students could pursue, including an Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Occupational Science (AOS) in Radiography. After students complete one of these programs, they can take their certification exam to be nationally certified, which is definitely a plus for any resume.

Requirements for Earning an AS or AOS in Radiography

Most AS and AOS programs in radiography take about two years to complete. This, of course, depends on the school students attend and how many credit hours they complete every semester. Online programs provide a lot of flexibility for those working in the field already or for students who are interested in changing careers to become an ultrasound tech or medical radiologist. Students can complete the classroom hours online and set a schedule that is convenient for them, and then participate in clinical hours at a nearby facility.

Programs in this area include both classroom hours and, in most cases, clinical hours where students get hands-on experience using radiography equipment, working with patients, and reading charts. The course content for an AS or AOS in Radiography differs from school to school, but some of the skills students can expect to learn include:

  • Sonography Techniques
  • Communication
  • Types of Patient Care
  • Medical Terminology
  • Anatomy
  • Health Informatics

Further Information About Radiography Programs

Whether students go to school online or get their AS/AOS in Radiography at a traditional campus college, they should check with their employer to see if they offer any tuition assistance programs for workers who go back to school to get a degree. There are also scholarship and grant programs for students working toward degrees in radiography (also consider a bachelor’s in radiology), so students could go to school for a fraction of the actual cost if they take some time to research their options before they enroll.

Associate’s Degrees in Radiography

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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