Accreditation is a process used to measure and certify the credibility and quality of services offered by an organization.
GateWay Community College is a Maricopa Community College, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), 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.
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. Students are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) examination for Abdomen. They may also sit the ARDMS exam in vascular technology and earn the Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) credential.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program provides a full OB/Gyn curriculum of study. Students may be eligible to take the registry exam for OB/Gyn registry immediately after graduation by completing the clinical requirements for the ARDMS and pass either the ARDMS Abdomen or Vascular exam first.
Students completing the program may also sit the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination for general sonography and earn the Radiography Technologist Sonography RT(S) credential or the Radiography Technologist Vascular Sonography RT(VS).
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.
CAAHEP
9355-113th N. #7709
Seminole, FL 33775 | P:727-210-2350, E: mail@caahep.org
JRC-DMS
6021 University Blvd. Suite 500
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Students completing the program are eligible to sit for the national registry exam given by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Abdomen and Vascular.
GateWay is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Why should you choose an accredited school?
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.
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