Play a Key Role on Healthcare Teams with Nova’s Sonography Program
Perform sonography or ultrasonography and generate images for the assessment and diagnosis of medical conditions with NOVA’s sonography program. Choose from three specializations.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree: Abdominal Sonography-Extended and Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography Specialization
Learn how to perform ultrasounds of the abdomen and small parts as well as obstetric and gynecologic sonography in NOVA’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Diagnostic Medical Sonography with the abdominal and obstetrics and gynecology specialization. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography examination that leads to the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS®) credential.
- Length
- Two Years
- Credits
- 72
- Locations
- Medical Education
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree: Echocardiography Specialization
NOVA’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Diagnostic Medical Sonography with the echocardiography specialization prepares you to be a competent entry-level adult cardiac sonographer. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills and abilities you need to produce diagnostic images of the heart structures and motion to diagnose cardiovascular changes. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography examination that leads to the Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS®) credential.
- Length
- Two Years
- Credits
- 68
- Locations
- Medical Education
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree: Vascular Sonography Specialization
NOVA’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Diagnostic Medical Sonography with the vascular specialization gives you the knowledge, skills and abilities to become a competent entry-level vascular sonographer. The curriculum is designed to prepare you to produce diagnostic images of the blood and blood flow. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography examination that leads to the Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT®) credential.
- Length
- Two Years
- Credits
- 68
- Locations
- Medical Education
Why Study Diagnostic Medical Sonography at NOVA?
Qualified Diagnostic Medical Sonography Faculty
You’ll learn from qualified and experienced NOVA faculty who have the knowledge, skills and expertise to prepare you for certification exams and for success in your sonography career.
Relevant Diagnostic Medical Sonography Courses
You’ll take courses that prepare you to produce diagnostic images to aid in diagnosis of various medical conditions. NOVA’s program curriculum is comprehensive, hands-on — and accredited.
Affordable Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs
You’ll receive a budget-friendly diagnostic medical sonography education. You may be eligible for NOVA scholarships to offset the cost of your sonography associate degree.
Program Details
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is designed to prepare competent entry-level Abdominal-Extended and Obstetrics and Gynecology sonographers, Vascular sonographers, or Adult Cardiac sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Students are provided didactic and laboratory instruction as well as clinical site experiences through rotations at participating hospitals and medical affiliates. This curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career as a health science professional who produces diagnostic images of the human body using special equipment to direct high-frequency sound waves into different anatomic structures in a patient's body. The sonographer is a central member of the healthcare team and assists the radiologist in gathering diagnostic data for interpretation. NOVA's program emphasizes didactic and 'hands-on' practice of sonographic techniques in a well-equipped scanning laboratory at the Medical Education Campus in Springfield, Virginia. Clinical experience is acquired at numerous area hospitals and private medical affiliates.
Sonography Information Session
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Information Session is an online video. Eligibility requirements are updated each year after the current application cycle has ended.
Application and Program Information
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program has a separate application process after applying to the college and admits a limited number of students once per year. Students are eligible to apply during the open application period after meeting all requirements.
Application Period: May 1 to May 15
Sonography Application Checklist
Program Effectiveness
Additional Resources
TEAS Test Information
Canvas Site for TEAS Test Preparation
Grade Equivalents for CLEP, IB and AP Credit
How to Request External Transcript Evaluation
Health Sciences and Nursing Application
DMS Clinical Affiliates Resources
Accreditations
Northern Virginia Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees in diagnostic medical sonography.
NOVA's Diagnostic Medical Sonography Abdominal-Extended Program, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Obstetrics and Gynecology Program, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Adult Cardiac Program and Diagnostic Medical Sonography Vascular Program are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
Credits and
Transfer Info
Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for prior learning (CPL) generally refers to the process of granting college credit for learning gained in nontraditional ways, including but not limited to: certifications, AP or IB exams, military training, or life experience.
Transferring
Learn more about possible transfer opportunities associated with this program of study. Students interested in transferring should contact an advisor or counselor to further discuss their plans.