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Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) Certificate


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Technical Certificate of Credit

Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs in cooperation with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is a 12-month advanced certificate program providing specialty education for post-associate healthcare professionals and preparation for certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty categories of Abdomen & Small Parts, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Physics. Classes are conducted two or three days every other week, with clinical experience obtained at approved clinic affiliates within the region. A minimum grade of “C” is required in each course. Full-time status is required for those who have no previous work experience in sonography. Applicants who have worked as diagnostic medical sonographers for a minimum of one (1) year may potentially qualify for the program in a non-traditional working status.

A class will be accepted each year for fall admission.

Admission Information

Additional admission procedures are required for this program. Go to the Sonography website for application materials and other pertinent information. The application deadline for priority consideration is March 15.

Detailed admission requirements can be found on the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Website

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