What is Sonography?(opens in new window)

Sonography is a diagnostic medical procedure that uses high frequency sound waves to produce dynamic visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body. 

• Find out more information about a career in Medical Sonography in the Occupational Outlook Handbook (opens in new window)
• Learn more about credentials and examinations from the ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (opens in new window)
• Professional Organization:
  AIUM - American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (opens in new window)
  ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (opens in new window)
  ARDMS - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (opens in new window) 
  ASRT - American Society of Radiologic Technologist (opens in new window) 
  ISCT - International Society for Computed Tomography (opens in new window)
  ISRRT - International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (opens in new window)
  RSNA - Radiological Society of North America (opens in new window)
  SDMS - Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (opens in new window)