Northwest Arkansas Community College offers a diagnostic medical sonography program in Bentonville, Arkansas. This page outlines the program’s credential pathway and how it connects to work in diagnostic imaging.
Program at a glance
- Institution: Northwest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville, Arkansas
- Format: on campus
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
- Northwest Arkansas Community College school profile
- Sonography & Ultrasound Degree Guide
- Educational Pathways
Last verified: June 2026.
At a glance
The program leads toward the RDMS — Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer credential.
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Credential awarded
Completing the program earns a Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Leads to
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (BLS occupation code 29-2032)
Offered by Northwest Arkansas Community College
Northwest Arkansas Community College offers this program in Bentonville, Arkansas. Arkansas has 5 sonography schools in the directory; see the Arkansas school list.
Other sonography programs in Arkansas
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
- Cardiovascular Sonography at Arkansas Tech University Ozark Campus, Ozark
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography at University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, Fort Smith
Program facts last verified September 20, 2026.