Lamar Institute of Technology offers a diagnostic medical sonography program in Beaumont, Texas. This page outlines the program’s credential pathway and how it connects to work in diagnostic imaging.
Program at a glance
- Institution: Lamar Institute of Technology, Beaumont, Texas
- Format: on campus
Program details
It runs a 65-credit program (50 lecture hours and 71 lab hours in the published plan). Students complete classroom study and supervised clinical experience; examination types include 2D and 3D echo, M-mode, color flow, and spectral Doppler, including supervised clinical experience at affiliated sites. Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Clinical training covers abdomen, obstetrics, gynecology, thyroid (small parts), and vascular sonography. Admission typically requires academic prerequisites and a background check are required; a minimum grade of C in all required courses and a 2.5 GPA must be maintained. 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
- Lamar Institute of Technology school profile
- Sonography & Ultrasound Degree Guide
- Educational Pathways
Last verified: June 2026.