The accredited Ultrasound Technician Program at Volunteer State Community College – Gallatin, TN takes thirteen (13) months to complete. The student will receive training in the fields of acoustic principles and safety, abdominal, obstetrical, gynecologic, and small parts sonography. A maximum of 12 students are accepted for the Sonography Program on a competitive basis each year.
Volunteer State Community College – Gallatin, TN Ultrasound Tech Program special requirements include having an A.A.S. degree or a Bachelor’s degree;16 hours of observation in a general ultrasound department with a registered sonographer; 2 letters of recommendation; an interview before a selection committee; drug screening; background check.
Volunteer State Community College – Gallatin, TN
Website: http://www.volstate.edu/DMS/
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
1480 Nashville Pike
Gallatin , TN – 37066-3188
- Degrees: Certificate
- Concentration: General
- Program Director: Monica Pipkins RDMS, RVT
- Email: monica.pipkins@volstate.edu
- Phone: (615) 230-3339
- TX – Texas
The Ultrasound Technician program at Volunteer State Community College – Gallatin, TN is accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP). Effective September 1, 2005, students seeking enrollment in designated Allied Health programs requiring participation in clinical training in area hospitals and related clinics/agencies must provide evidence of a passing score on a background check prior to official acceptance/enrollment into the respective program.