Earn a high school diploma or GED
Take science and math courses in high school
Research accredited diagnostic medical sonography programs
Complete an associate degree, certificate, or bachelor’s degree in sonography
Complete required classroom and clinical training
Gain hands-on experience through supervised clinical rotations
Learn anatomy, physiology, patient care, and ultrasound physics
Develop skills in operating ultrasound equipment
Practice communication and professionalism with patients and healthcare teams
Pass a certification exam such as ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI
Check your state’s licensing requirements, if any
Apply for entry-level ultrasound tech jobs
Maintain certification through continuing education
Build experience in a specialty area such as obstetric, abdominal, vascular, or cardiac sonography