Should I Do Radiography First And Then A Certificate For Sonography Or Just A Sonography Bachelors Degree?
The school I’m looking at has radiography science degree for radiologic technologists and then afterwards you can get into a sonography program for an advanced certificate. They also have a bachelor’s degree for sonography. If you can’t tell, I really want to be a sonographer! I just don’t know which route to take, would I be more valuable to a future employer to get a radiography degree first or does it matter?
Thanks for any advice!
There is no “right” answer to this question. Having two certifications will definitely provide increased employment opportunities. However, I probably know 15 to 20 trained ultrasonographers and all but 1 works solely in ultrasound. The exception is a radiographer who obtained additional training in sonography. However, in all honesty, she was not very good at it, lost the 2 or 3 ultrasound positions she was able to obtain, and is now working in radiography. To a certain extent, you should consider where you live. If you live in a moderate to large urban area you are likely to have plenty of opportunities for work. If, however, you live in an area with limited employment choices you are subject to the job market at the time you are graduating. If you live in this type of area multiple certifications will maximize your employment opportunities. If you are willing to move, and are reasonably skilled, you will have no problems with a single certification.