Associate in Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program prepares students for employment as a Sonographer working in ultrasound imaging. It is a full-time, two-year program (8 consecutive quarters, including two summer quarters) leading to an Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS) degree. Upon graduation, students will be eligible to take the ARDMS exams in the Abdomen and OB/GYN specialties.

Students complete classroom and laboratory work at TCC and clinical education in an affiliated ultrasound department. Clinical positions are assigned and often take place in hospital ultrasound departments, clinics and private physicians' offices. Students acquire skills in reviewing and recording pertinent clinical patient history; performing the sonographic examinations; providing patient comfort and needs during the examination; and recording anatomic, pathologic, and physiologic data for interpretation by supervising physicians.

Admission to this program is not guaranteed upon general TCC admission. Students must complete a secondary selective admission process. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor and review the program’s webpage for detailed information on application deadlines, selection criteria, and required documentation.