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Ultrasound technicians are also called sonographers or diagnostic medical sonographers. A sonographer uses ultrasound equipment to obtain and record internal images of patients' bodies to help physicians diagnose various medical conditions. Ultrasound technicians can specialize in obstetric and gynecologic sonography (images of the female reproductive system), neurosonography (images of the nervous system), abdominal sonography (images of the organs inside the abdomen) or breast sonography. About 59 percent of all ultrasound technician jobs in 2008 were in public and private hospitals. Sonographer jobs can also be found in physicians' offices, outpatient care centers and in medical and diagnostic laboratories.
Ultrasound Technician Schools in Florida
To become a sonographer, you can earn an associate or bachelor's degree from a college or university (two-year programs are most common). You can also complete training in hospitals, vocational-technical institutions or the Armed Forces. Coursework to become an ultrasound technician includes human anatomy, ultrasound principles, physics, medical ethics, general sonography and instrumentation. While no state requires licensure, it is important to note that most employers prefer to hire registered ultrasound technicians. To become a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, or RDMS, you'll need to pass an exam that typically covers procedures and equipment within your specialty area. Earning your degree from one of the following sonography schools in Florida is the first step to becoming a registered diagnostic medical sonographer.
Ultrasound Technician Salaries in Florida
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job opportunities for sonographers should be favorable, with an increase of 18 percent through 2018. There are more than 4,700 sonographers in the state of Florida. If you're interested in becoming one of them, take a look at the following Florida ultrasound technician schools. The BLS states that in May 2009, Florida sonographers made $27.36 an hour, which equates to $56,910 per year. Ultrasound technician jobs can be found throughout the state, but you'll find the most sonographers in the Miami, Tampa and Orlando areas. Those in the Naples-Marco Island area, Cape Coral-Fort Myers area and Jacksonville earned the highest median salary.
To begin training as an ultrasound technician, get more information from one of the Florida sonography schools below.
Schools for Sonographers in Florida are listed below.
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Sanford Brown Institute
Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa
Students develop career skills in several health-related fields (such as Ultrasound) and criminal justice. Some programs can be finished in as little as 9 months.
Keiser University Campus
Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Melbourne
Keiser University offers accredited degree programs in today's high-demand careers: Healthcare, Technology, Paralegal, Business, Nursing and Legal Studies.
ATI Career Training Center
Miami Gardens
Offers career training and associate's degrees in several fields. Located in Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
Keiser Career College
New Port Richey
Keiser Career College offers associate and diploma programs in medical technology, nursing, massage therapy and more. Six campuses throughout Florida.
| School Name | Campus | Highest Award | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry University | Miami | Doctorate | 8,733 |
| Broward College | Fort Lauderdale | Associate | 31,730 |
| Florida Community College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville | Bachelor | 24,939 |
| Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences | Orlando | Masters | 2,207 |
| Gulf Coast Community College | Panama City | Associate | 5,758 |
| Hillsborough Community College | Tampa | Associate | 22,621 |
| Miami Dade College | Miami | Bachelor | 54,094 |
| Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale | Doctorate & First Professional | 27,518 |
| Palm Beach Community College | Lake Worth | Associate | 22,881 |
| Pensacola Junior College | Pensacola | Associate | 10,728 |
| Polk Community College | Winter Haven | Associate | 7,757 |
| Santa Fe College | Gainesville | Associate | 14,824 |
| Tallahassee Community College | Tallahassee | Associate | 13,776 |
| Valencia Community College | Orlando | Associate | 32,870 |
The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for Florida. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.
Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Sonographers relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.| Metro Area | Jobs | Salary (2008) | Relative Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
FLORIDA | |||
| Sebastian | 50 | $59,020 | 3.5 |
| Pensacola | 120 | $48,320 | 2.4 |
| Cape Coral | 150 | $59,850 | 2.1 |
| Orlando | 690 | $54,730 | 1.9 |
| Miami | 640 | $57,630 | 1.9 |
| Palm Bay | 120 | $56,910 | 1.8 |
| Jacksonville | 380 | $56,870 | 1.8 |
| Port St. Lucie | 70 | $62,630 | 1.7 |
| Gainesville | 60 | $51,260 | 1.6 |
| Lakeland | 100 | $52,870 | 1.5 |
| Sarasota | 130 | $50,670 | 1.5 |
| West Palm Beach | 260 | $62,580 | 1.4 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 350 | $58,860 | 1.4 |
| Ocala | 40 | $49,150 | 1.3 |
| Tampa | 500 | $60,610 | 1.2 |
| Naples | 40 | $64,850 | 1 |
| Tallahassee | 40 | $56,320 | 0.7 |
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