Community College of Rhode Island offers a diagnostic medical sonography program in Warwick, Rhode Island. This page outlines the program’s credential pathway and how it connects to work in diagnostic imaging.
Program at a glance
- Institution: Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, Rhode Island
- Award: Associate Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Format: on campus
Program details
It runs two years (five semesters), full time, offered at the Flanagan Campus. Students complete classroom instruction coordinated with supervised clinical practice at affiliated sites. Graduates receive an Associate in Applied Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Completers are eligible to sit for the national registry examinations given by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Admission typically requires a high school diploma or GED and program application; a background in math and science is recommended. 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 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
- Community College of Rhode Island school profile
- Sonography & Ultrasound Degree Guide
- Educational Pathways
Last verified: June 2026.