I'm exploring sonography programs around Chicago and want to know which schools offer the best options. Any recommendations or personal experiences that could help me make an informed decision?
Sure, I'd be happy to provide insight on sonography programs in the Chicago area.
To begin, City Colleges of Chicago, Malcolm X, offers a highly regarded diagnostic medical sonography associate degree program. It's also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), which is reassuring. Their program covers multiple sonographic techniques, including obstetrical, gynecological, abdominal, and small parts sonography.
Some other notable programs to explore are the College of DuPage and Rush University. The College of DuPage, located in Glen Ellyn, close to Chicago, provides a Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography program, offering both an Associates Degree and a Certificate. This program enables students to specialize in abdominal, obstetrics, and gynecological sonography.
Rush University's program is quite competitive with a comprehensive curriculum and state-of-the-art clinical sites. They also offer a Bachelor of Science in Vascular Ultrasound that you might find intriguing, if vascular studies interest you.
Additionally, Harper College in Palatine has a diagnostic cardiac sonography program if you have an interest in focusing on the cardiac side of sonography. Their program prepares students for the national registry exams for cardiac sonography administered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Remember to consider factors like accreditation, internship/clinic opportunities, curriculum focus, and course duration while making your choice. Good luck with your search!
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