Columbus Technical College offers a diagnostic medical sonography program in Columbus, Georgia. This page outlines the program’s credential pathway and how it connects to work in diagnostic imaging.
Program at a glance
- Institution: Columbus Technical College, Columbus, Georgia
- Format: on campus
Program details
Students complete classroom instruction combined with extensive clinical training at affiliated healthcare facilities. Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Clinical training covers abdomen, pelvis, small parts, obstetrics, gynecology, and interventional sonography sonography. Completers are eligible to sit for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) examinations in Abdomen and Obstetrics and Gynecology, which graduates may sit for up to 60 days prior to program completion, and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) sonography examination. Admission typically requires coursework including English composition, mathematics, physics, and anatomy and physiology. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). These details are drawn from the college catalog.
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.
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Last verified: June 2026.