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Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Published or Revised August 22, 2024

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

The Paris Junior College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is designed to prepare individuals to perform diagnostic examinations using high frequency sound waves to visualize soft tissue structures including the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, pregnant uterus, and other organs as requested by the physician. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is a two-year program leading to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.

Pending: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP).

Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for designated registry exams through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) to obtain their Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer credential (RDMS) in Abdominal (AB) Extended, after completing one full year as a sonographer. Graduates of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program are eligible to take the sonography credentialing exam given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Admissions Procedures for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Students may apply for admittance into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program by completing the following steps:

  • Application and current admission to Paris Junior College
  • Submission of complete application materials to the Health Occupations Office during the designated filing period.
  • Completion of the 18 credit hours of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Prerequisite Courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00.

For more information about the application process, contact the Health Occupations staff at 903-782-0734. See the Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree plan by clicking here.