The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers a diagnostic medical sonography program in Cincinnati, Ohio. This page outlines the program’s credential pathway and how it connects to work in diagnostic imaging.
Program at a glance
- Institution: The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Format: on campus
Program details
It runs five semesters across two academic years (fall start), including a summer term, full time. Students complete didactic coursework, laboratory scanning practice, and a cardiovascular clinical internship at affiliated hospital sites, located on the main campus of The Christ Hospital, including students work alongside a sonographer preceptor up to 24 hours per week, with clinical rotations at The Christ Hospital Health Network, Atrium Medical Center, and Miami Valley Hospital (Cardiovascular Internship I through III). Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, focused on cardiovascular sonography. Clinical training covers adult cardiac (echocardiography), and vascular sonography. Completers are eligible to sit for national credentialing examinations in Cardiac (Echocardiography) and Vascular Technology. Admission typically requires coursework in anatomy and physiology, introductory physics, college algebra, English composition, and medical terminology, completed with a grade of C or better. 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 college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). 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
- The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences school profile
- Sonography & Ultrasound Degree Guide
- Educational Pathways
Last verified: June 2026.