University of Nebraska Medical Center offers a diagnostic medical sonography program in Omaha, Nebraska. This page outlines the program’s credential pathway and how it connects to work in diagnostic imaging.
Program at a glance
- Institution: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
- Format: on campus
Program details
It runs 12 months (three semesters), full time, beginning in the fall semester in August. Students complete didactic courses delivered synchronously by web-based technology alongside laboratory and clinical education, with about 10 hours of classroom education and 30 hours of clinical education per week, offered at multiple campus locations, including over 1,000 hours of supervised clinical instruction. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences or a post-baccalaureate professional certificate in diagnostic medical sonography. Clinical training covers abdomen, obstetrics, gynecology, adult cardiac, and vascular sonography. Students choose a General Track (abdominal and OB/GYN) or a Cardiovascular Track (adult heart and circulatory system). 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 Nebraska Medical Center school profile
- Sonography & Ultrasound Degree Guide
- Educational Pathways
Last verified: June 2026.