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Sonography
A CAAHEP-accredited two-year program preparing students to perform medical ultrasound procedures, developing the technical skill, patient care, and clinical judgment required for ARDMS board certification.
Program Overview
About This Program
This two-year, four-semester program prepares students to perform medical ultrasound procedures under physician supervision, assisting in the diagnosis of conditions and diseases. The curriculum emphasizes patient care, integration of patient histories and clinical data, acquisition and processing of sonographic images, operation of specialized equipment, and adherence to professional and ethical standards.
Program Goal: To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the following concentrations:
For a full course breakdown, view theGeneral Catalog (PDF).
Eligibility
Who Can Enroll
This program is open to post-secondary students only. Prospective students must complete prerequisite courses before applying.
Federal Financial Aid is available for this program, including Pell Grants, SEOG, and Federal Work Study.
ARDMS Board Certification
National certification exam required for credentialing upon completion
Accreditation
CAAHEP Accredited
Accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs confirms this program meets nationally recognized standards for curriculum, clinical training, faculty qualifications, and student outcomes, aligning with the expectations of employers, certification boards, and clinical sites.
Program Effectiveness Annual Report 2025 (PDF)Prerequisite Courses Required for Consideration
These courses are not offered at TCR. Prospective students must complete them through another institution before applying. CLEP exams may be available for certain courses, and qualifying AP exam scores may be accepted. Contact TCR for guidance.
Communication (one of the following)
Mathematics
Physics
Anatomy & Physiology
Medical Terminology
Admissions Requirements
Conditions of Enrollment
Tuition & Fees
Program Cost
Costs are broken out by year below. All direct costs are paid to TCR. Indirect costs are estimated expenses not billed by TCR but important for financial planning.
Year 1: Semesters 1 & 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year 2: Semesters 3 & 4
Semester 3
Semester 4
Combined Total: Direct Program Costs
Paid directly to TCR across Years 1 & 2
Estimated Indirect & Total Program Costs
Indirect costs are not paid to TCR. They represent estimated living expenses based on the Colorado Department of Higher Education's monthly student budget projections. TCR does not provide housing, food, or transportation services.
Dependent student: Under 24, unmarried, no dependents of their own, not a veteran or active-duty member of the U.S. Armed Forces, and not an emancipated minor. Parental information is required on the FAFSA.
Independent student: Age 24 or older, married, a graduate/professional student, a veteran or active-duty service member, an orphan or ward of the court, an emancipated minor, someone with legal dependents, or otherwise meeting federal criteria. Only the student's (and spouse's, if applicable) information is required on the FAFSA.
Ready to start your sonography career?
Contact admissions to learn more about the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.