Ultrasound technology is one component of a larger radiological technology sub-specialty in allied health, and one that is growing rapidly.
Tasks and Requirements
| Occupation | Major Tasks | Knowledge/Skill Req. | Median Wages |
| Med. Sonographer | Use specialized equipment Create images of body structure Extensive patient contact |
55 semester credits including clinical internship Accreditation: Council for Higher Education Accreditation |
$25-$36 |
Applicants to the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program will need to have completed the program pre-requisites with a grade of "B" or better prior to program entry.
Applications for Spring 2013 will be available online in June 2012. For applications to be considered, all pre-requisite classes must have been completed by May 31, 2012. Selection of qualifying students will be made by the end of July. Students will be notified of their acceptance by the middle of August. The orientation date for the successful applicants will be in early September.
Program Requirements and Eligibility Guidelines
- In compliance with section 2(a)(1) of the Jobs for Veterans Act, Title 20 CFR Part 1010, veterans and their eligible spouses will be given priority of admission if they meet the program's eligibility requirements.
- Applicants to the Ultrasound program must have completed all the program pre-requisites with a grade of "B" or better.
Application Process
- Applications for Spring 2013 will be available in June of 2012. For your application to be considered, all pre-requisite classes must be completed by the end of May 31, 2012.
- Contact the Careers & Technology area office at (916) 691-7391 for an application packet, which will not be available until June of 2012. The application packet consists of:
- Cover/Instruction letter
- Application
- Release of Confidential Information Form
- You are asked to complete the application and Release of Confidential Information form because this program is partially funded by a US Department of Labor grant.
- The information requested on the application is voluntary; however, failure to provide key eligibility information may result in you being deemed ineligible to participate in the program.
- The intent in requesting this information is not to exclude participation in the program, but rather to identify characteristics that may be a factor in determining eligibility.
- The information provided will be kept confidential.
- If you are selected for this program, the information will also be shared with the US Department of Labor and used, in aggregate form, to gauge the success of the Recovery Act of 2009 in turning the American economy around.
- The Introduction to Sonography class (SONOG 200) is being offered at Cosumnes River College in the first semester by application only.
- Applicants to the Ultrasound program must have completed all the program pre-requisites with a grade of "B" or better.
- Unofficial transcripts must be submitted with the application.
Selection Process
- Evaluation of applications for grant eligibility and academic requirement compliance will commence after the application due date has passed.
- Veterans and their eligible spouses will be given priority of admission if they meet the program's eligibility requirements. Additional applicants will be considered on a first come - first served basis.
- All applicants will be notified, by email, of the results of their application. If you do not have an email address, the results will be mailed to you using the US mail.
- Notifications will be sent 2-3 weeks after the close of the application period which is the due date for applications.
Registration Process
- If you are not currently enrolled at a Los Rios college, you will need to fill out a Los Rios Community College District admission application online at www.losrios.edu
- We will register the students who are selected to participate in the Ultrasound program into SONOG 200.
- Students will then need to pay for fees, textbooks, and other class materials.
- Additional information about support services and other program details will be provided at the MANDATORY Program Orientation. Date and location of the Orientation will be in your acceptance letter.