Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Degrees

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program prepares you to become an essential member of the healthcare team, using state‑of‑the‑art ultrasound technology to produce images that aid in diagnosis and treatment. This program offers two specialized pathways: the General pathway, which encompasses extended abdominal, basic obstetric/gynecological, and vascular sonography, and the Cardiac pathway, which includes Adult Echocardiography and vascular sonography.

Important Program Information

Key Dates & Application Process

• Application Period: January 2 – June 30, 2025
• Information Session: Attendance is required to receive the application link
• Enrollment: Begins in the Spring Semester (January) for a Fall start (August)

Admission Requirements

• TEAS test: minimum score of 62
• Prerequisites: BIO 160, MAT 101 (or higher), PHY 107
• Prerequisite coursework: minimum grade of B

General Sonography Pathway

• Duration: 24 months
• Location: On-ground, Bullhead City Campus

Cardiac Sonography (Echocardiography) Pathway

• Duration: 20 months
• Format: Hybrid (online theory + on-ground labs), Bullhead City Campus

Clinical Rotations
Clinical experiences are an integral part of your training. Sites may include Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Lake Havasu City, Kingman, Parker, Flagstaff, and additional locations as partnerships grow.

Career and Certification

Upon graduation from the General Sonography Pathway, you’ll be eligible to sit for the national registry exams through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in Abdominal (AB) or Vascular Technology (VT) concentrations, or the ARRT Sonography exam. Upon graduation from the Cardiac Sonography Pathway, you’ll be eligible to sit for the registry exams through Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI) in Adult Echocardiography. Learn more at one of our information sessions.

Information Sessions

Find out more about the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. All sessions will be available through Zoom Meetings. Attendance at the information session is mandatory for students entering the program. All participants will receive the application via email in January 2025.