Diagnostic Medical Sonography-DMS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 26
Last Re-Certification Date: 11/11/2025
Program Description
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at WKCTC trains students in the skills needed to gain employment as a sonographer. The program is 4 semesters, full time, in person and includes over 1200 clinical hours. It includes training in abdomen, ob/gyn and vascular. Students are employable upon graduation in any one of these specialties.
Established in 1988
CIP: 51-0910 Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
West Kentucky Community & Tech College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CAAHEP
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 1200.00 Hours / 77.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $20,020.00 |
| Books | $1,500.00 |
| Fees | $500.00 |
| Tests | $500.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $23,520.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Must attend mandatory information session to apply.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - See Curriculum Guide
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Diagnostic Medical Sonography-DMS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 26
Last Re-Certification Date: 11/11/2025
Program Description
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at WKCTC trains students in the skills needed to gain employment as a sonographer. The program is 4 semesters, full time, in person and includes over 1200 clinical hours. It includes training in abdomen, ob/gyn and vascular. Students are employable upon graduation in any one of these specialties.
Established in 1988
CIP: 51-0910 Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician.
Provider Information
West Kentucky Community & Tech College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
CAAHEP
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 1200.00 Hours / 77.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $20,020.00 |
| Books | $1,500.00 |
| Fees | $500.00 |
| Tests | $500.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $23,520.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Must attend mandatory information session to apply.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Prerequisites - See Curriculum Guide
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes