Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate Program

To prepare students to become medical sonographers who can perform safely and effectively as members of the health care team. Sonographers perform technical procedures necessary to produce diagnostic sonograms, provide quality patient care, and are committed to professionalism and life long learning. The program will emphasize the responsibilities of the sonographer in promoting high clinical standards within the field of Sonography through education. Upon completion of this program and completion of required clinical experiences, graduates are eligible to take the examinations of American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and/or the specialty examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.

Sonographers are employed by hospitals, clinics, and private diagnostic practices

42 credit hours, 14 months

Applicants must hold an associate degree in an imaging science (i.e. Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine) and hold a current, valid State of Florida imaging science license. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants must meet all admission requirements of the College. Applicant must have current BLS/CPR certification at the Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescuer level while enrolled in the program. Applicants must be academically in good standing, with a GPA of 2.5 or better. Applicants must submit an application to the program for admission by the published application deadline.

Division of Healthcare Professions

Financial Aid Information

Information on Applying to TCC

This is a limited access program with a limited number of seats per class.
Application procedures for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program must be completed by the published application deadline. Application packets are available on the web at www.tcc.fl.edu/radtech. Click on Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Letters announcing admission decisions will be sent out approximately six weeks after the deadline date.

(850) 558-4523 or healthedu@tcc.fl.edu