Ultrasound Degree

Diagnostic Medical Sonography — Itawamba Community College

Itawamba Community College offers a diagnostic medical sonography program in Fulton, Mississippi. This page outlines the program’s credential pathway, accreditation, and how it connects to work in diagnostic imaging.

Program at a glance

Program details

It runs an 18-month (four-semester) program, with one class admitted each year beginning in the fall and continuing through a December graduation the following year. Students complete an in-person boot camp and lab session at the start of the fall and spring semesters, hybrid didactic courses, and clinical rotations; students outside the local area must have clinical sites approved, including clinical rotations throughout the program. Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Clinical training covers abdomen, obstetrics, gynecology, and vascular sonography. Completers are eligible to sit for the ARDMS examinations, including Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation, leading to Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer credentials in Abdomen, OB/GYN, and Vascular. Admission typically requires coursework is required prior to entry. 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.

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Last verified: June 2026.