Ultrasound Certificate

The ultrasound (SONO) certificate program is designed to enhance the professional skills of individuals who are currently certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent. The SONO program accepts qualified individuals into a 14-month, 26 credit sequence of courses, including 15 credits of academic coursework and 11 clinical course credits. The academic coursework and required clinical experience help prepare students for the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) examination and Abdomen (AB) specialty credentialing exams, both offered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Classes begin in the summer, with completion of clinical experience in the following summer. Students who wish to complete the eligibility requirements for ARDMS credentialing must extend the overall length of the program to a minimum of 12 months, and must complete more than 1680 total program hours.