Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, also known as Ultrasound Technicians, are responsible for operating equipment that produce and record images or conduct tests. Sonography, which utilizes sound waves, has many applications in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions in the abdomen, breast, heart and blood vessels and, more recently, in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal problems.

Two- and four-year programs are available but two-year programs are most common.

“So You Want to be a Sonographer?”  – Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Sonography Career Reviews

Courses in anatomy, physiology, physics, math and medical terminology are recommended but most programs don’t have specific prerequisite course requirements.

Find programs through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Entrance exams are typically not required

Find information about credentialing requirements for Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) here

Apply to accredited programs individually

American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM)
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS)