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Get the Skills to Become a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

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If you’re keen on being a ‘medical detective’ consider training to become a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer at SUI

18 Month* Hands-On Diagnostic Medical Sonography Training Program in Sacramento, CA

Program Description

The student receives eight hundred eighty (880) hours of didactic and laboratory instruction and eight hundred (800) hours of clinical education allowing them to apply the lecture topics to practical use. The curriculum provides students with the technical, clinical, and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in this field. In addition, the program prepares students to take their ARDMS examinations. Upon completion of the program, a diploma is awarded. Normal completion time for this program is 72 weeks excluding any holiday and vacation times.

Be sure to register within the window of application to be eligible for the next start date. Visit the Admissions page to learn the application deadline (as well as general admissions requirements and how to apply).

Topics Covered

  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Physics & Instrumentation
  • Foundation of Sonography
  • Abdomen & Small Parts
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Arterial/Vascular Ultrasound

What Differentiates General Diagnostic Medical Sonography from Advanced Diagnostic Medical Sonography?

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) training program is shorter than the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Advanced (DMSA) training program by about 6 months – saving you time and money. The main difference between the programs is the DMSA students learn echocardiography – how to perform an ultrasound of the heart to diagnose heart disease. That is in addition to general sonography. If you are eager to enter the diagnostic medical imaging field as soon as possible, the DMS program is for you.

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Job Outlook

According to the 2018 data from the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the annual wage mean for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in California is $91,380. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at SUI has been preparing general sonographers for the over 15 years now. SUI students upon completion are eligible and ready to take their ARDMS & ARRT exams. The school also secures clinical sites for students. Many of SUI alumni work at Sacramento’s best hospitals. It only took 18 months commitment to enter the growing field of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Make a phone call at 916-877-7977 and jump-start your career.

ARDMS Eligibility

Although it is possible to acquire a job without being a registered sonographer, it is often required by employers that all sonographers have current registrations.

Students with a Bachelor’s degree are eligible to sit for the exam upon program completion (Prerequisite 3A). Students with Associates degree in Allied Health are also eligible to sit for the registry exam (Prerequisite 1). Students with Associates degree other than Allied Health will have the option of taking the ARRT exam which will serve as a prerequisite for the ARDMS registry exam (Prerequisite 5). To learn more about the ARDMS registry prerequisites, go to ARDMS.org or click the link here.

Register for a Webinar Information Session

If you’re interested in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program we invite you to attend our webinar information session – click on the link or button to register.

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Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Click here for more information about Financial Assistance. For details please call: 916-877-7977

General Information

Program Hours: 1680 Hours
Program Length: 72 Weeks
Credits: 64 Credits
Instruction Residential

Admissions Requirements

2019 – 2020 Program Performance

  • 19-20 Graduation Rate 97%
  • 19-20 Employment Rate 71%

Program Fees

Registration Fee (non-refundable) $100.00
Student Tuition Recovery Fund $0.00
Uniforms (Two Sets) $100.00
Textbooks $870.00
Laptop Fee $750.00
Tuition $37,800.00
Total Cost $39,620.00

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Is a Rewarding Career in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Right For You? Get More Info…

If you’re interested in learning more about Diagnostic Medical Sonography and exploring if this is the right career path for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information.

For immediate questions, call 916-877-7977