How to Get a Degree in Radiology or Sonography

Getting a degree in radiology or sonography requires time, skill and dedication, and requires admittance to a formal training program that combines classroom instruction and clinical, hands-on experience for students. There are approximately 120 two- or four-year accredited programs in diagnostic medical sonography in the United States; accredited radiology programs number close to 1,000. The process of getting a degree is the same for either discipline, although the courses that students must take will differ somewhat between radiology and sonography.

Things You'll Need

• Access to an accredited training program
• Application to an accredited training program
• Tuition for the program (dependent on program selected)

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Instructions

Getting a degree in radiology or sonography

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  Decide which specialty you wish to follow (radiology or sonography).

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  Apply to an accredited program. A list of accredited radiology programs is available at arrt.org. A list of accredited diagnostic medical sonography programs is available at caahep.org.

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  Complete courses in general subjects such as anatomy, physics, biology, chemistry, computer technology, as well as psychology and communication.

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  Complete specialty courses, depending on discipline and complete hands-on clinical training.

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  Obtain your degree upon graduation from the program.