Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certification: Options & Requirements

Here are a few options for obtaining a diagnostic medical sonography certification:

- The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS): The ARDMS offers a variety of certification exams for sonographers in different specialties, such as abdominal, breast, cardiac, and vascular sonography. To be eligible for ARDMS certification, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent, complete an accredited sonography program, and pass the ARDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) exam.

- The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS): The SDMS also offers a variety of certification exams for sonographers. To be eligible for SDMS certification, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent, complete an accredited sonography program, and pass the SDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) exam.

- The National Sonographer Registry (NSR): The NSR offers certification for diagnostic medical sonographers in a variety of specialties. To be eligible for NSR certification, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent, complete an accredited sonography program, and pass the NSR Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) exam.