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Admission Procedure
Admission Requirements
Because the primary aim of the school is to prepare the student for work
in the field of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and a secondary goal is to
aid the student in passing the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical
Sonographers, the school must limit the scope of background education and
experience that students possess, in order to achieve both goals.
All students must be physically able to perform the duties of a
sonographer, including, but not limited to the following: lifting patients
from wheelchair to stretcher, standing for long periods of time, pushing
stretchers and ultrasound equipment. If a student is deemed unable to
perform the duties of a sonographer, the student is subject to termination
from the program.
Prerequisites
Graduate of a two
year program in Allied Health
or
A Bachelor's Degree with required classes*
or
48 semester credits with required classes*
*
Included in the classes above must be: Anatomy & Physiology with a lab,
Biology with a lab and Algebra. Courses must be at the college level. Any
variation from above prerequisites must be approved by the Administrative
Director.
and
Successful completion of a background check through
www.certifiedbackground.com
Enrollment
Application
Students
interested in enrolling in the Florida Institute of Ultrasound should
complete the
enrollment application here. Students must submit college
transcripts and two letters of reference in order to be considered for
acceptance. A decision is made regarding acceptance usually in four to six
weeks. Applications should be submitted at least 4 months in advance of
class beginning date.
Acceptance
Acceptance is based on fulfilling educational prerequisites, grade point
average, and faculty approval. Students must submit to a 10 panel drug
screen and background check. To complete the background check students
must go to
www.certifiedbackground.com and enter package code LR28. Any
derogatory results could result in acceptance being rescinded. Upon
acceptance, the student will receive an acceptance letter and will have 30
days to make a deposit of $1,500 to secure the students place in the
class.
Program Length and
Structure
The program is 12 months in length, with 48 weeks of instruction. Students
complete the Abdomen, OB/GYN and Physics didactic portion in the first
three months, then rotate to Abdomen and OB/GYN clinical sites for three
months. Students then return to class for three months of Echocardiography
and Vascular didactic instruction, then rotate to Echocardiography and
Vascular clinical sites for three months. During the didactic portion of
the program students receive classroom and power-point lectures, MedSim
Ultrasound Simulator experience as well as scanning instruction and
scanning labs. The clinical portion of the program includes experience in
various clinical settings, patient scanning and scanning labs. Classes are
held on campus and in the English language.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition
Tuition for the program is $15,500. Included in this fee is liability
insurance up to a limit of $1,000,000. Cost of textbooks and uniforms is
NOT included in the tuition fee. Upon acceptance into the program, a
$1,500 deposit is due and payable with the executed enrollment agreement.
This deposit is refundable if the student should withdraw under the
conditions stated in the Tuition Refund Policy.
Truth and Lending Statement
ALL PRICES FOR COURSES ARE PRINTED HEREIN. THERE ARE NO CARRYING
CHARGES OR SERVICE CHARGES CONNECTED OR CHARGED WITH ANY OF THESE
PROGRAMS. CONTRACTS ARE NOT SOLD TO THIRD PARTIES AT ANYTIME. COST OF
CREDIT IS INCLUDED IN PRICE COST FOR GOODS AND SERVICES.
Other Expenses
Books required for the program will cost approximately $600.
Uniforms required for the program include scrubs and a lab coat. Scrubs
are to be worn in the classroom and all clinical sites and scanning labs.
Scrubs for the classroom may be any pattern or style. Scrubs for clinicals
and scanning labs must be the school uniform which consists of a white
scrub top, or white polo top with the school emblem, and teal pants.
Uniform expense depends on each student's needs. A typical set of scrubs
will cost approximately $40.
Living Expenses are not included in the tuition fee. A typical one
bedroom, single bath apartment in the Pensacola area costs approximately
$600 per month. Apartments can be found for the Pensacola area at
www.apartmentguide.com
Tuition Refund
Policy
Should a student be terminated or cancel for any reason, all refunds will
be made according to the following refund schedule:
1. Cancellation must be made in person or by Certified Mail.
2. All monies will be refunded if the applicant is not accepted by the
school or if the student cancels within three (3) business days after
signing the Enrollment Agreement and making initial payment.
3. Cancellation after the third (3rd) business day, but prior to the first
class, will result in a refund of all monies paid.
4. Cancellation after attendance has begun, but prior to 60% completion of
the program, will result in a Pro-rata refund computed on the number of
hours scheduled to the total program hours, minus a $100 Administrative
Fee.
5. Cancellation after completing 60% of the program will result in no
refund.
6. Termination Date: The termination date for refund computation purposes
is the late date of actual attendance by the student unless earlier
written notice is received.
7. Refunds will be made within 30 days following determination of
termination or receipt of Cancellation Notice.
Financial Aid and Tuition
Payment
Options
There are several different types of tuition assistance available. Aid is
available, to those who qualify in the form of Federal Student loans, Pell
Grants, Alternative Loans, Veterans Assistance, Visa and MasterCard, and
in-school payment plans.
In-School Payment
Plans
This option may
be used to make monthly tuition payments. Students would make the initial
$1500 deposit, and the remainder of the tuition would be paid in full by
the fifth month of school. The student may choose to make up to five
payments, with the first being on the first day of school. There is no
interest charged on this loan, although there is a late fee assessed on
all late payments.
Visa and
MasterCard
These credit
cards may be used for the initial $1500 deposit, monthly tuition payments
and textbooks.
Federal Student
Loans
We offer Federal
Student Loans through the US Department of Education. Loans available are:
Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, along with Parent Plus Loans.
Students interested in a student loan or Pell grant, should complete the
FAFSA online
application. The
school code is 016483. A Student Aid Report will be mailed to you
approximately 2-3 weeks once completed online. You may request a paper copy of this form from FIU if the
internet is unavailable. The students eligibility is determined by the US
Department of Education. A Student Aid Report will be sent to the student
and the school . An award letter will be sent to the student from the
school disclosing the types and amount of aid available. Students must
pay the deposit out from their own funds regardless of loan or grant
assistance available. All loan funds will be deposited into the students
tuition account. Any credit balance remaining will be returned to the
student.
Types of Student
Loans
Subsidized
Stafford loans are available to most students. Income is used to determine
the need for this loan. The maximum a student may receive from this loan
is $4900.
Unsubsidized Stafford loans are available to independent students. Income
is not used to determine the need for this loan. An independent student is
a student over the age of 24, or married, or has dependents. The maximum a
student may receive from this loan is $6400.
Parent Plus Loans are available to dependent students. A dependent student
is a student under the age of 24, is not married, and has no children or
dependents. The maximum a student's parents may receive from this loan is
$20,000.
Student loans are disbursed in four installments. The first is 30 days
after enrollment, the second is three months into the program, the fourth
is six months into the program, and the last is nine months into the
program. All loan checks are deposited into the student's tuition account.
Once the tuition is paid in full, a student will receive any credit
balance. Repayment of subsidized and unsubsidized loans begins six months
after graduation. Parent Plus loans may be disbursed the first day of
attendance, and repayment begins 60 days after disbursement. All loan
applications must be originated through the school. To apply for financial
aid, a student may go the US Department of Education's website at
www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Pell Grants
The eligibility
for a Pell Grant is determined by the US Department of Education. The
first step is to complete the FAFSA form. A student aid report will be
sent to the student to determine Pell eligibility. Pell Grants are
disbursed in 4 installments.
Veteran’s
Benefits/GI Bill
Veterans who feel
they qualify for Veterans Assistance or the GI Bill should contact the
school. Students receiving this type of aid are responsible for the
initial $1500 deposit, and must also purchase of textbooks. on the first
day of class. Veterans will be paid their monthly allotments and are
responsible for making monthly tuition payments to the school.
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Scanning equipment
available at the school:
GE Logiq P5 (two), GE Logiq 7 (two), GE 700, Toshiba
Clinical Rotation: All
students will be required to rotate to various clinical affiliates for
practical experience and observation on a schedule basis. These affiliates
have a wide variety of equipment and procedures which are a vital part of
the student's education.
Registry: The
Florida Institute of Ultrasound, Inc. recommends all graduates become
registered sonographers. Most of our graduates fall under ARDMS
prerequisite 1 (footnote 1) or prerequisite 3A. All of the prerequisites
are listed on the ARDMS website.
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