University of Alaska – Anchorage offers a diagnostic medical sonography program in Anchorage, Alaska. This page outlines the program’s credential pathway and how it connects to work in diagnostic imaging.
Program at a glance
- Institution: University of Alaska – Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska
- Format: on campus
Program details
Students complete classroom instruction with hands-on training in on-campus sonography and simulation laboratories, plus clinical experiences in hospital and outpatient settings. Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Clinical training covers abdomen-extended, obstetrics, and gynecology sonography. Completers are eligible to sit for the national certification examinations of the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Admission typically requires the catalog prerequisite coursework with a grade of C or better, plus documented ultrasound observation hours. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). 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
- University of Alaska – Anchorage school profile
- Sonography & Ultrasound Degree Guide
- Educational Pathways
Last verified: June 2026.