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echo · Joined: 12 Jun 2008 Posts: 15

Good news! There is an on-line Echocardiography available at www.academyofultrasound.com. CHECK IT OUT!! You can complete the 18-month course on-line and continue working (if you choose) at the same time, spending time with your family. I know it can be a little "scary" starting in a new field with the financial and family obligations some of us have.

Anyway, just look at this program. It may provide schedule flexibility and the income (salaries anywhere from mid $30's and up). This sight also provides a salary comparison for the field.
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Echo

www.academyofultrasound.com

hjhogle · Moderator Joined: 23 May 2006 Posts: 609 Location: CT

Well, you should be tipped off to the fact that this "academy" is NOT an accredited program by the fact that the word is mis-spelled on their website. In addition, the link to "Accredidation" on the left is not functional.

You'd be better served to spend your money elsewhere.

For a list of ACCREDITED programs, try on the CAAHEP website here:
http://www.caahep.org/Find_An_Accredited_Program.aspx

For more information on ultrasound, try ARDMS here:
http://www.ardms.org/default.asp?ContentID=1&menubar=1

hjh, RT

walkinonsunshine · Joined: 29 May 2008 Posts: 5 Location: Maryland

So if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is....lol.

Thanks for your help though !!!!!

hjhogle · Moderator Joined: 23 May 2006 Posts: 609 Location: CT

Walkin - I trained in the Wash/Balto area and worked in Baltimore prior to moving north (and then south and then north).

Where are you looking? Back in the '80's I did US with MIUT (which was housed at Hopkins at the time). I think I still know someone associated with them. I can check with him if you like (just send me your email).

hjh, RT

walkinonsunshine · Joined: 29 May 2008 Posts: 5 Location: Maryland