Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Please read below for an important message about the 2023-2024 academic year
Important DMS Program Update
Thank you for your continued support and interest in our Diagnostic Medical Sonography program! We are thrilled to share some updates with you:
- Open House: We have reached capacity for our Open House event on September 12th, 2024. Due to space limitations, we only had capacity for the first 300 people that responded with an RSVP. We are incredibly excited for those who have expressed continued interested in the program to see the work we’ve done to revitalize our DMS lab and curriculum.
- DMS Lab: We've been working diligently on our DMS lab and, over the summer, we will be remodeling the lab space with new state-of-the-art ultrasound machines and simulators. Students will be able to practice scanning and identify pathologies with the latest technology.
- Program Reopening: Last but certainly not least, we are excited to welcome a new DMS cohort of students in 2025! We are still fine-tuning the details for the application window and class start dates. Keep an eye on our this webpage for additional updates and information.
If you would like to be notified of updates as they become available, please use this link to add your contact information to the distribution list: DMS Update Request Link. Please add DMS@tacomacc.edu to your ‘safe senders’ to ensure you don’t miss any important updates.
Thank you again for your enthusiasm and continued support. Please stay tuned for further updates.
About
Sonographers are highly skilled professionals who use imaging equipment that non-invasively emits sound waves directed towards internal organs, blood vessels, tissues and other structures. They can work in hospitals, clinics, or private practices and help physicians gather data needed to reach diagnostic decisions.
Program graduates are prepared to do general sonography. With additional training, graduates can perform cardiac sonography, vascular technology, and other sub-specialties.
Program Description
This full-time (21 months long) program leads to an Associate of Applied Sciences degree with a specialization in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS). Training includes classroom and laboratory instruction, as well as clinical education in an affiliated ultrasound department. See the full program schedule.
Successful graduates are eligible to take certifying exams of the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in specialty areas of Abdomen and Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Explore Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Stories from the DMS Program
Our DMS Graduates Succeed!
This 2-year program leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
When students complete the program they are eligible to take the national certification examination through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). When students successfully pass this examination, they become certified as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, RDMS.
Resources
Some additional information and resources to help you succeed.