Certification & Licensure
General Disclosure
The US Department of Education requires the Diagnostic Medial Sonography program to provide professional licensure information to students regarding academic programs that lead to a professional licensure or certification that is required for employment. Professional licensure/certification requirements vary from state to state, which may affect a student’s ability to apply for a professional license/certification upon the completion of the program.
Please check with your advisor, department chair, or certification officer for further details.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Upon successful completion of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program, students are eligible to apply for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) credentialing exam(s) specific to their field of study. Individuals should refer to the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) licensure information page for state licensure requirements. Licensure laws vary greatly and are implemented differently in each state. Sonographers are not licensed in the state of Nebraska.
Status by State
This information is current as of January 1, 2025. It is the responsibility of the student to confirm licensure eligibility.
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Meets Educational Requirements |
Does Not Meet Educational Requirements |
State Does Not Require Licensure |
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New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon |
American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palaus | Nebraska, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |