Gwinnett Technical College offers a diagnostic medical sonography program in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This page outlines the program’s credential pathway, accreditation, and how it connects to work in diagnostic imaging.
Program at a glance
- Institution: Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville, Georgia
- Award: Associate Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Format: on campus
- Programmatic accreditation: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS)
Program details
It runs a 22-month continuous course of study (five semesters), full time, with a new cohort beginning each fall. Students complete didactic instruction, patient simulation, and on-campus labs combined with off-campus clinical rotations. Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Clinical training covers abdomen (extended), obstetrics, gynecology, breast, vascular, and interventional sonography. Completers are eligible to sit for the ARDMS Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation examination after the first semester, and the ARDMS specialty examinations in Abdomen-extended, OB/GYN, and Breast prior to graduation. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the 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
- Gwinnett Technical College school profile
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS)
- Sonography & Ultrasound Degree Guide
- Educational Pathways
Last verified: June 2026.
At a glance
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). The program leads toward the RDMS — Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer credential.
| Level | Associate degree |
|---|---|
| Format | On campus |
Credential awarded
Completing the program earns an Associate Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Leads to
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (BLS occupation code 29-2032)
Offered by Gwinnett Technical College
Gwinnett Technical College offers this program in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Georgia has 13 sonography schools in the directory; see the Georgia school list.
Other sonography programs in Georgia
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Rome
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Georgia Southern University, Statesboro
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Grady Health System, Atlanta
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Oconee Fall Line Technical College, Sandersville
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Ogeechee Technical College, Statesboro