Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography is an allied health profession that uses high frequency sound waves to create cross-sectional images of the patient's anatomy. Sonographers work in professional harmony with both the radiologist and the clinical physician. The sonographer assists the physician in gathering pertinent anatomical, physiological, and/or pathological sonographic data and images necessary to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. Sonographers must demonstrate a high degree of motivation and good judgement and be able to work independently. The sonographer must work well with other health care professionals in providing quality service to the patient and must demonstrate empathy and ethical behavior in the practice of the profession. Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (RDMS) are individuals who have successfully completed the appropriate physical principles and instrumentation examination and at least one of the correponding speciality examinations which includes: Abdomen (AB), Breast (BR), Neurosonolgy (NE), Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN) or Ophthalmology (OP).

An associate's degree and specialized diploma option is available.

Program Accreditation

Our program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboation with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).

JRC-DMS
2025 Woodlane Drive
St. Paul, Minnesota 55125
651-731-1582
Fax: 651-731-0410
www.jrcdms.org
JRC-DMS@hcahpo.org