Ultrasound technologists use advanced imaging technology to help physicians examine organs, tissues, and blood flow inside the body. ACC’s Associate of Occupational Science in Ultrasound Technology program helps prepare students with the practical knowledge, hands-on training, and real-world clinical experience needed to perform diagnostic ultrasound procedures in healthcare settings.
The 20-month Ultrasound Technologist program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level roles in diagnostic medical sonography through classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and supervised clinical experience.
The program is offered at Orange County campus and is delivered in a blended format — combining online coursework with in-person training.
Throughout the program, students learn the principles of diagnostic medical sonography while developing scanning techniques used to produce diagnostic-quality images. Graduates earn an associate degree in ultrasound technology and may be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam in Sonography.
Is the Ultrasound Technologist Training Program Right for you?
Learn scanning protocols used to evaluate abdominal organs, vascular structures, and reproductive anatomy.
Identify normal and abnormal sonographic findings while correlating clinical data with imaging results.
Communicate with patients, position them properly, and maintain professional standards of care.
In as little as 20 months, ACC’s Associate of Occupational Science in Ultrasound Technology program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and clinical training needed to work in diagnostic medical sonography.
The curriculum combines general education courses, ultrasound imaging theory, hands-on laboratory training, and over 900 hours of real-world clinical experience. Students train to develop the skills needed to perform ultrasound examinations and produce images that assist physicians in diagnosing medical conditions.
Key areas of study include:
Students also complete multiple clinical practicum experiences, where they train in healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, or imaging centers under the supervision of experienced sonographers.
The goal of the Ultrasound Technologist program is to prepare graduates to:
Graduates receive an Associate of Occupational Science in Ultrasound Technology and may be eligible to pursue ARRT certification in Sonography.
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Blended form (online and on campus) |
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Over 900 hours of real-world experience |
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Eligibility for ARRT certification exam |
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Financial aid and scholarships available for those who qualify |
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To enroll in the Ultrasound Technologist program at ACC, applicants must:
For full admission criteria, review ACC’s general college admission requirements.
Looking for more information about what ACC's ultrasound tech training program has to offer? Our brochure has important details about the program including:
Download the brochure to explore everything that ACC’s Ultrasound Technologist program has to offer and take the next step toward your future in healthcare.
An ultrasound technologist (also called a diagnostic medical sonographer) uses ultrasound imaging equipment to produce images of organs, tissues, and blood flow that assist physicians in diagnosing medical conditions.
Students can earn their associate degree in ultrasound technology in as little as 20 months.
The program is delivered in a blended format, meaning some coursework is completed online while lab training and clinical experiences occur in person at our Orange County campus and local clinical sites.
Students learn ultrasound physics, imaging techniques, patient care practices, and how to perform diagnostic ultrasound exams in abdominal, vascular, and OB/GYN imaging.
ACC’s ultrasound tech curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam in Sonography (S).
Our admissions advisors and financial aid advisors are here to support you. To learn more about ACC’s Ultrasound Technologist program cost, access our tuition info.
Yes, financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify. An ACC Financial Aid Advisor can assist you in identifying options to help fund your education.
With a blended learning format and hands-on training, the Ultrasound Technologist program helps students build the skills needed for a career in sonography.
As an ultrasound tech, you’ll play an important role in helping detect and diagnose medical issues in patients so they can get proper treatment or care.
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