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Health Sciences Degrees | AAS Programs: Medical Sonographer

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Medical Sonography

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An ultrasound is a tool used to take a picture. A sonogram is the picture that the ultrasound generates. Sonography is the use of an ultrasound tool for diagnostic purposes.

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Medical Sonography-Related Databases @ RCC

Select Sonography Books @ RCC

Medical Sonography Certification

ARDMS-awarded credentials document personal achievement of recognized professional standards and are widely accepted in the medical community by sonography and vascular professional organizations. However, ARDMS does not validate the day-to-day job performance of any sonography professional.​

Applicants must meet prerequisites in education and clinical experience and pass ARDMS examinations, to earn one or more of the following credentials:

Sonography Test-Preparation Resources

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

The Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is the official journal of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, provides peer-reviewed innovative publications in all specialties including but not limited to abdominal, women’s health, pediatric, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and in all fields where new applications for ultrasound are being explored.

This journal can be found on the magazine wall on the first floor of the RCC Library (Building 4).

Select Ultrasound e-Journals on NC LIVE

  • Cardiovascular Ultrasound (01/01/2009 to Present)
  • Journal of Therapeutic Ultrasound (01/01/2015 to Present)
  • Medical Ultrasonographer (03/01/2010 to Present)
  • Plunkett Analytics Reports: Medical Imaging and Electromedic including MRI, Ultrasound, Pacemakers, EKG and CAT Scan Inc. (01/01/2021 to Present)
  • Ultrasonography (03/01/2002 to Present)
  • The Ultrasound Journal (09/01/2009 to Present)