Joliet Junior College offers a diagnostic medical sonography program in Joliet, Illinois. This page outlines the program’s credential pathway and how it connects to work in diagnostic imaging.
Program at a glance
- Institution: Joliet Junior College, Joliet, Illinois
- Format: on campus
Program details
It runs a seven-semester, full-time day program, with up to 20 students admitted each fall. Students complete theoretical and clinical instruction at the main campus and at hospitals and other health care organizations in the surrounding area; most classes are face to face, with two courses offered online, including clinical instruction at affiliated hospitals and health care organizations. Graduates receive an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Clinical training covers abdomen (extended), obstetrics, gynecology, vascular, superficial structures, and small parts sonography. Completers are eligible to sit for the ARDMS examinations in Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular Technology, and Sonographic Principles and Instrumentation (SPI). Admission typically requires coursework including physics, human anatomy and physiology, and mathematics, completed with a grade of C or better; applicants complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the JRC-DMS, in the Abdominal-Extended, OB/GYN, and Vascular concentrations. 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.
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Last verified: June 2026.