It's actually called Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and you'll need to find a program that's CAAHEP accredited. There are 8 in CA: http://www.caahep.org/Find-An-Accredited... Here's a link to more info on DMS as a career: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos273.htm Good luck! :).
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