8800 University Parkway, Suite A4
Pensacola, FL 32514-4913

The Florida Institute of Ultrasound was established in 1976 as the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography in one room of a local hospital. More than 30 years later, the Florida Institute of Ultrasound has expanded to approximately 5,000 square feet. The Florida Institute of Ultrasound aims to train students for successful careers in the field of diagnostic medical sonography. The school prepares students by using state-of-the-art equipment, in-class instruction as well as clinical work.

The curriculum at the Florida Institute of Ultrasound includes ultrasound physics, abdominal ultrasound, OB/GYN ultrasound, vascular ultrasound, and echocardiography. All classroom and scanning instruction is combined with clinical rotations. During clinical rotations students at the Florida Institute of Ultrasound acquire hands-on experience at affiliate medical facilities to prepare them for their professional careers within the field of diagnostic medical sonography.

Quick Facts

The Florida Institute of Ultrasound is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health education Schools.

The Florida Institute of Ultrasound holds a license from the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education.

Instructors at the Florida Institute of Ultrasound are focused on passing on a true sense of desire and passion for the subject area of diagnostic medical sonography.

Prerequisites for the Florida Institute of Ultrasound include a two-year degree in allied heatlh, a bachelor's degree with required classes or 48 semester hours of required classes as well as a successful background check.

CPR instruction is also offered to students at the Florida Institute of Ultrasound during the didactic part of the program.

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