BA in Medical Technology

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A BA in medical technology goes hand in hand with working as an ultrasound tech. As an ultrasound tech, students deal with some of the most expensive and technologically advanced machines available to diagnostic teams at hospitals, clinics, out-patient treatment centers, and other kinds of medical facilities.

Requirements for Earning a BA in Medical Technology

BA in medical technology programs typically take about four years to complete, though some students opt to complete programs more quickly or slowly by changing the number of credit hours they complete each semester. If students are already working in a health-related field as an ultrasound tech, lab technician, medical assistant, or in another position, they can work on their BA in medical technology on a part time basis in order to continue working while they go to school. Some employers even offer tuition assistance programs to help students pay for an advanced degree in their field.

A bachelor’s degree in medical technology allows students to add an extra layer to their education and training as an ultrasound tech. In this field, students cover all of the areas involved with working in a medical laboratory, including techniques involving chemicals, advanced equipment, and microscopical bacterial analysis.

Students also learn the basics of:

Medical Terminology
Anatomy
Communications
Patient Care Techniques
Equipment Maintenance
Health Information Technology
Healthcare Informatics
Healthcare Systems

Further Information About Medical Technology Programs

Online programs offer an easy solution to students who are worried that they cannot complete a BA program due to work or family schedules. Through distance learning, students can complete classes on their own schedule, working the courses into their free time as is possible. For a BA in medical technology, students typically complete both online classes and clinical hours at a location convenient to them.

Whether students go to school online or at a typical campus college, keep in mind that there are both scholarships and grants available to students to help them pay for their education. Students could go to school for free with a little research into available funds.

Bachelor’s Degrees in Medical Technology

Currently, there are no Medical Technology Bachelor programs available. View Health Informatics or Radiological Sciences programs.

Top Online Health Services Programs

There are multiple educational paths that students can take 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 that are closely related. You can request information by clicking on any of the links below.

AS in Health IT	DeVry University — For over 80 years, DeVry University has focused on relevant areas of study, offering associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs and specializations that cover 34 different career fields. Earn your associate degree in Health Information Technology from DeVry University, and prepare to be an HIT leader in contemporary hospitals, physicians' offices, medical clinics, and more. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
AS in Medical Assisting	Herzing University — With a 45 year history, Herzing University is an accredited university that offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees as well as diplomas in over 45 different programs. The AS in Medical Assisting program builds on the online diploma program by incorporating the general education requirements required for this level of degree. Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
AS in Medical Assisting	Keiser University — Keiser University, founded in 1977, is a private, regionally accredited career university offering certificates, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The AS in Medical Assisting program prepares students to perform medical assisting duties under the direction of a physician or practitioner. Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
AS in Health Info Mgmt AS in Health Admin	Hodges University — Founded in 1990, Hodges University is one the premier private universities in the State of Florida. The AS in Health Information Management and AS in Health Administration programs, while not ultrasound training programs, do teach students how to use information technology to meet the needs of the healthcare industry. Hodges University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
AAS in Health IT	Rasmussen College — Founded in 1900, Rasmussen College has grown to now include 22 campuses and more than 40 diverse online degree programs where students can choose from many bachelor's and associate's degrees. The AAS in Health Information Technology program prepares students to become health information technicians. Rasmussen College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
BS in Health Services Mgmt	Virginia College — Founded in 1983, Virginia College is a private institution of higher education committed to offering associate degrees, diploma courses, and baccalaureate degrees at over 20 different campuses. The BS in Health Services Management program prepares you for mid-level management positions in health care organizations including hospitals, physician practices, and home health agencies. Virginia is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.