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Associate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, United States
2.5 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

An 81-credit clinical associate degree in ultrasound imaging with abdominal and cardiovascular tracks.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply foundational knowledge of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Practise health and life sciences
Evidence-based practice
Communication and ethical decision-making
And develop transferable analytical and communication skills for further study or relevant work.

Career outcomes

Sonographer (abdominal-extended
Adult cardiac and vascular sonography
ARRT exam eligibility)

Curriculum

Eighty-one credits: 69 major-related and 12 general education over five semesters. Early study covers anatomy and physiology
Sonography physics
Medical terminology and patient care
The first three semesters are on campus with 400+ lab scanning hours
Then off-campus clinical education. Tracks: Abdominal-Extended and Cardiovascular.

Entry requirements

Academic

Age 16 or older by program start
High school or college transcript
Passport copy
Bank statement showing 24
048 USD (+5
000 USD per dependent)
No admission test or minimum GPA published
Selective health programmes need a separate programme application.

Accepted academic background

Age 16 or older by program start, High school or college transcript, Passport copy, Bank statement showing 24, 048 USD (+5, 000 Per dependent), No admission test, Healthcare programmes (Nursing, EMS etc.) need a separate programme application.

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
Proof of Financial Support (Bank Statement).

How to apply

Choose a course and review the international admissions requirements and intake deadline. Complete the college application and submit your academic records and other required documents. Follow the college instructions for acceptance
Enrollment
student visa documentation.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$12,243 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$2,400 USD

Program details

Campus	Tacoma Campus
Faculty or school	Healthcare
Department	Imaging Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	115
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1
Scholarship note	Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
April 2027
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15 Feb 2027
93 days left
Program starts
July 2027
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15 May 2027
182 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Aug 2027
274 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2.5 years.