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Read on to learn the steps to becoming an ultrasound technician. Step 1: Obtain the Necessary Education The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that ultrasound technicians need an associate or bachelor's degree in diagnostic medical sonography.
Typical ultrasound technician certificate programs run between 12 and 14 months in length and require full-time study. Core courses focus on ultrasound physics and the fundamentals of scanning. You will take courses in anatomy and patient care. The remainder of courses will focus on your specialization. Cardiac specialists will study the anatomy of the heart and learn how to conduct and analyze cardiac scans and echocardiograms.