Why Choose an Accredited School?
Accreditation is a process used to measure and certify the credibility and quality of services offered by an organization. Although many schools offer seemingly similar degree and certification options, not all schools are accredited. In many instances, accreditation of the degree or program you complete may be required in order to become certified to work in the field.
National Certification Eligibility
Students who complete the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at GateWay Community College are eligible to sit for several national certification exams. Graduates may take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) Abdomen exam, the ARDMS Vascular Technology exam, and earn the Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential. The program also includes a full OB and Gyn curriculum. Students who meet the clinical competency requirements may take the ARDMS OB and Gyn exam after passing either the Abdomen or Vascular exam.
Program completers are also eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) general sonography examination to earn the RT(S) credential, or pursue the RT(VS) credential in vascular sonography.
Institutional Accreditation
GateWay Community College is a Maricopa County Community College, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For the latest information on programs, graduation rates, and consumer information, visit gatewaycc.edu.
HLC: Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411
Phone: (800) 621-7440 / (312) 263-0456
https://www.hlcommission.org/
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N. #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: (727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), working through the Joint Review Commission of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS), accredits the GateWay Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
JRC-DMS
6021 University Blvd. Suite 500
Ellicott City, MD 21043