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.
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 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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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