Institute of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Finding Inspiration in Every Scan
Our Training Programs are dedicated to providing the highest quality education to our students in order to promote excellence in the art and science of sonography. By applying academic theory with clinical practice, we develop students to become competent sonographers with a commitment to compassionate patient care and continuing education.
The CheckMates 360 Advantage
Specialized Training
State of the Art Equipment
Professional Faculty
Supportive Community
One-on-One Training
Employment Opportunities
There are many pathways to becoming a Registered Sonographer. We focus on lecture and hands-on practice to prepare students for clinical training and ultimately Registry in their chosen modality. Before admissions to our program, each student must check with ARDMS or CCI to be certain their pre-requisite education qualifies them for one of our study pathways.
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We welcome students to our program who have a Bachelors degree in any field or an Associates Degree in any Allied Health profession such as: EMT, LPN, Dental Assistant, X-ray Tech etc. We look for professionals from any background who are ready to embark on a rewarding career in Sonography. We seek out people who are bold enough to learn a new skill and willing to dedicate their time to the active pursuit of a new career!
Visit ARDMS. org or CCI.org to learn more. Click below and use the ARDMS or CCI qualification checker tools. Have more questions regarding your eligibility for our program? Call the credentialing body of your choice and ask them about your specific pre-requisites.
Our Registry Pathways
Our Programs: Hybrid Approach to Learning
Echocardiography
The Echocardiography Program prepares the student for a career in Echocardiography. As a Cardiac Sonographer, also known as an Echo Technologist, you will be able to perform Echocardiograms which are noninvasive exams that create an image of the heart with the use of ultrasound.
General/Abdominal
The Abdominal Ultrasonography Program prepares the student for a career in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. As a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, also known as an Ultrasound Technologist, you will be able to perform imaging of the abdominal organs and superficial structures such as thyroid and breast with the use of ultrasound.
Vascular
The Vascular Program prepares the student for a career in Vascular Sonography. As a Vascular Sonographer, he will be able to perform cerebral and peripheral vascular diagnostic evaluation of the arteries and veins with the use of ultrasound.
Required Ultrasound Intensives: Two, 4-day Intensive Training Sessions to Kick-Start Your Ultrasound Training
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We tailor our courses to the needs and lifestyle of busy professionals. Our Ultrasound Intensives take place twice a month for 4 days of focused hands-on training sessions. These training sessions begin at 8am with coffee and lecture, a break for lunch and end usually around 4:30 pm each day. Then students are encouraged to enjoy dinner on their own or with their new classmates before heading back into the Scan Lab for repetitious protocol scanning supported by your instructors. See the EVENTS calendar for upcoming Intensive dates.
Required Scan Lab Training
Before being placed into the required 1 year of paid clinical training you must meet our proficiency standard and pass a skills test with your Instructor on your protocol scanning, documentation and patient relations. You are required to practice in the Scan Lab for a total of 160 documented full protocol scans. Our students are welcome and encouraged to utilize the Scan Lab at their convenience. The Scan Lab is available to students 24/7, excluding Holidays.
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Optional Instruction
Any of our students past or present are always invited to attend any additional Boot Camp they wish, we ask that you call us in advance so that we can make sure there is room in your intended week. Our Scan Lab is open for training, just call ahead to let us know you would like to reserve a machine.
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Required Clinical Training and Documented Scans
​To be eligible to sit for your Registry exams you must complete 1 year paid clinical training and complete 1,680 documented scans in your chosen modality. Once your clinical training and required scan number has been achieved, you will register to take your exams. Once you receive your passing score, we require an additional 2 years of paid work as a Registered Sonographer with CheckMates 360. We trained you to be the BEST, we want to keep you around! You will work closely with your Student Coordinator to secure a clinical training site close to your residence. We also offer the opportunity to join our mobile sonography team and operate your own mobile sonography service as part of the CheckMates 360 team. Once Registered, you will be able to take one our lucrative travel positions, operate your own CheckMates 360 Mobile Service or stay in your clinical training location as a Registered Sonographer if you choose.
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