To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the Abdominal-Extended Sonography and Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography concentrations.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program prepares health professionals to function in a medical office, clinic, or hospital as medical sonographers. The diagnostic medical sonographer provides patient services using medical ultrasound under the supervision of a physician responsible for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC/DMS).

Individuals interested in enrolling in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program must apply to the program. Diagnostic Medical Sonography admission forms, criteria, and admission procedures are available from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program or by visiting www.lit.edu. Applications are online only. The applications open on the first business day in January and close on the last day in February. Applicants will be notified by May 15th whether they have or have not been chosen for the program by the applications committee. Selected applicants will begin the program in the Summer I semester.

A minimum grade of "C" must be earned in all courses required for graduation, as listed on the degree plan. Students successfully completing the program will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Applicants may obtain additional information relating to the program by contacting the program director.

Upon completion of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, students will be eligible to take examinations for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification in the specialty areas of Abdomen-Extended and Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN).

The number of students accepted into the program is limited to the space available in clinical agencies.