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Grand Canyon University Healthcare and Health Services Programs

Grand Canyon University was founded as a nonprofit institution in the wake of World War II. In 1949, Arizona Southern Baptists felt the need to establish a faith-based institution that would allow local Baptists the opportunity to obtain a Bachelors or Masters Degree without going back east to get a Baptist education in Texas, Oklahoma or Missouri. Over 60 years later Grand Canyon University stands as one of the Top 10 Christian colleges.

Facts About Grand Canyon University

In January of 2004 Grand Canyon University was sold to California-based Significant Education, LLC, making it the first for-profit Christian college in the United States. After doing so, the campus received tremendous updates as it underwent a $150 million renovation. Now the campus boasts an aquatics center complete with a pool and hot tub, café, 500-bed dormitory, 125-classroom facility, and 5,000 seat event center which will soon be the home to the Grand Canyon University’s basketball teams.

Students who enjoy warm weather lots of sunshine will enjoy the weather that Arizona provides nearly year round. There is also plenty to do on campus and students will enjoy the seasoned educational tenure that provides insight into their respective fields of study, like medical imaging for instance. The College of Health Sciences includes a wide range of bachelor’s and graduate programs related to the medical field.

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• There are five colleges at Grand Canyon University which are the College of Liberal Arts, College of Education, College of Fine Arts & Production, College of Nursing, and College of Health Sciences.
• Grand Canyon University gives you the flexibility of earning your degree by either going to on-campus classes or by online classes.
• Grand Canyon University is regionally accredited and is recognized as offering some of the best online education programs in the nation.

Grand Canyon University Medical Assisting & Health Services Degrees

• BS in Medical Imaging Science: One of the online programs widely recognized is Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Imaging Science. This program offers the opportunity for working professionals and full-time students to advance their education. Grand Canyon University has been honored by Fortune Small Business, Technology & Learning Magazine, Online Education Database, for their rigorous and top tier programs.

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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.