Colorado Ultrasound Technician Schools - CO

By Joanna Pelletier, allied health world contributing writer
Published: September, 4 2010

Colorado is a state of infinite beauty, and it is one of the many states where the greatest opportunity lays for ultrasound technicians. With seven major cities showing population growth with more families and a greater number of senior citizens, Colorado will find itself in need of people who can help the young and old stay healthy.

A typical certificate or Associate's degree program in Colorado will take one to three years to complete if a student takes on a full-time schedule. Both programs will provide students with classes in small parts, vascular, abdominal, and gynecological ultrasound. Students will also have the opportunity to observe ultrasound technicians and complete their own clinical internship program.

When students of ultrasound schools in Colorado complete a certification program and become certified, they must stay current with their profession and may even choose to gain experience in other specialties. ARRT requires candidates to obtain at least 12 continuing education credits, which they can obtain through seminars and academic courses that would satisfy ARRT's CE guidelines.

Through campus based and online programs, aspiring ultrasound technicians in Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora and Lakewood, Colorado may be able to prepare themselves for the possibility of employment in some of the largest hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state including Memorial Hospital Central, Penrose Hospital, and Denver Health Medical Center.

Ultrasound Technologist Schools in Colorado

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American Institute College of Health Professions

[Campus]

Locations:

• Denver

Programs:

• Diagnostic General Sonography

Quick Summary: If you have a degree, but don't have the career you want, our program is specifically designed for you. In less time than you might think and on a convenient schedule averaging just one day per week on campus, with our unique approach to ultrasound education, you could combine your Bachelor's Degree in any field or Associate's Degree in a Healthcare field with our Diagnostic General Sonography program and become a desirable candidate for positions in the field of ultrasound.

CollegeAmerica

[Campus]

Locations:

• Colorado Springs
• Denver
• Fort Collins

Programs:

• Bachelor of Science Completion in Health Science (Online)
• Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Specialties

Quick Summary: Other colleges make promises. CollegeAmerica delivers.

Everest College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Aurora
• Colorado Springs
• Denver

Programs:

• Medical General
• Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technologist
• Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant

Quick Summary: Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.

National American University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Denver

Programs:

• Medical Assisting

Quick Summary: Flexible career learning to fit your busy lifestyle - National American University.

Colorado Technical University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Englewood
• Denver

Programs:

• Denver North - Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
• Denver - Associate of Science - Surgical Technology

Quick Summary: As the workplace becomes more competitive, employers are looking for more skills. Everything you need to excel in IT, Business, or Tech Management can be found at Colorado Technical University.