Pathway to Licensure

In general, Oregon Tech's online BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography does not provide a direct pathway to state licensure in sonography. Our online degree requires all applicants to hold their RDMS from the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

Per the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers only New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Oregon offer state licensure of sonographers. Independent searching for several state licensing agencies supports the SDMS findings. Official state websites should always be used as the primary source of information when reviewing license requirements.

This page only references eligibility for our online degree completion program and is not related to our campus-based program.

State Licensure Requirements

The New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification regulates sonographers practicing within the state. Sonographers must provide a copy of their certification card from the ARRT, ARDMS, or CCI, along with other items such as transcripts and a completed background check. Because Oregon Tech's online Diagnostic Medical Sonography program requires applicants to have earned their credentials with the ARDMS this online degree advancement program for working professionals is not an eligibility pathway in New Hampshire.

Reviewed 5/10/24

New Mexico's Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program requires General Sonography license applicants to have completed the RDMS (in AB, OB, or BR) with the ARDMS or hold similar credentials with the ARRT. Because Oregon Tech's online degree advancement program requires the ARDMS AB or OB/GYN exam prior to entry, this online program is not an eligibility pathway to New Mexico licensure.

Reviewed 5/10/24

North Dakota's Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board processes applications for sonography licensure in the state. Among the licensure requirements is proof of a current national registry relevant to the candidate's field - this includes the ARDMS and CCI. Oregon Tech's online BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography requires proof of the RDMS (AB or OB/GYN) credential with the ARDMS before someone is accepted to our program; this degree is not an eligibility pathway to ND licensure.

Reviewed 5/10/24

Imaging professionals (in sonography) seeking licensure in Oregon must have earned a credential from the ARDMS. Oregon Tech's Online program does not play a role in an individual's eligibility since all candidates for this program must already be credentialed with the ARDMS.

Reviewed 3/24/24

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