Blackhawk Technical College offers a diagnostic medical sonography program in Janesville, Wisconsin. This page outlines the program’s credential pathway and how it connects to work in diagnostic imaging.
Program at a glance
- Institution: Blackhawk Technical College, Janesville, Wisconsin
- Format: on campus
Program details
It runs a full-time program combining online and on-campus instruction. Students complete a mix of online and face-to-face classes with supervised clinical instruction. Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Vascular Technology. Clinical training covers abdomen extended, obstetrics, gynecology, and vascular sonography. Completers are eligible to sit for the ARDMS examinations leading to the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credentials. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). These details are drawn from the program’s website.
Credential pathway
Graduates can pursue professional certification such as the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS). These credentials are offered by national registries, including the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Certification is separate from completing the program; each credential sets its own education, clinical-experience, and examination requirements. See Licensing and Certification for how the process works.
About this occupation
Diagnostic medical sonographers operate ultrasound equipment to create images that physicians use to assess and diagnose medical conditions. National wage and employment-outlook figures are summarized on the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer page, with more context in Career Opportunities and Salary and Compensation.
Program details, requirements, and availability change. Verify current information directly with the program and with the relevant certification body or licensing board. Inclusion in this directory does not constitute endorsement.
Related pages
- Blackhawk Technical College school profile
- Sonography & Ultrasound Degree Guide
- Educational Pathways
Last verified: June 2026.