Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Accreditation
Bergen Community College’s 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).
The College is accredited in Abdomen, OB/GYN, and Adult Cardiac (AE) and students are eligible to take the American Registry of Diagnotic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) exam upon completion of the program.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, CAAHEP
9355-113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: 727-210-2350
Fax: 727-210-2354
- American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (A.R.D.M.S.)
- Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
If you have a documented disability and believe you may be eligible for accommodations for the Health Professions Admissions Exam, you should contact the Office of Specialized Services (OSS). OSS is located in Room L – 115 of the Pitkin Education Center.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Licensure Exam Pass Rates
For the graduating class of…
2021:
Retention Rate: 88% – 17 students were accepted and 15 completed the program
Employment Rate: 73% – 11 of the 15 graduates are currently employed in the ultrasound field
Credential Success Rate:
RDMS (Abdominal) 86% 7 graduates took the Abdomen registry: 6 passed
RDMS (Ob/Gyn) 70% 10 graduates took the Ob/Gyn registry: 7 passed
RDCS (Adult Echo) 71% 7 graduates took the AE registry: 5 passed
2020:
Retention Rate: 88%- 17 students were accepted and 15 completed the program
Employment rate: 93% – 14 of the 15 graduates are currently employed in the ultrasound field
Credential Success Rate:
RDMS (Abdominal) 100% 10 graduates took the Abdomen registry: 10 passed
RDMS (Ob/Gyn) 100% 14 graduates took the Ob/Gyn registry: 14 passed
RDCS (Adult Echo) 86% 7 graduates took the AE registry: 6 passed
2019
Retention Rate: 88%- 16 students were accepted and 14 completed the program
Employment rate: 93% – 13 of the 14 graduates are currently employed in the ultrasound field
Credential Success Rate:
RDMS (Abdominal) 100% 10 graduates took the Abdomen registry: 10 passed
RDMS (Ob/Gyn) 100% 11 graduates took the Ob/Gyn registry: 11 passed
RDCS (Adult Echo) 78% 9 graduates took the AE registry: 7 passed
2018
Retention Rate: 88%- 16 students were accepted, 1 student reentered and 15 completed the program
Employment rate: 80% – 12 of the 15 graduates are currently employed in the ultrasound field
Credential Success Rate:
RDMS (Abdominal) 100% 12 graduates took the Abdomen registry: 12 passed
RDMS (Ob/Gyn) 100% 13 graduates took the Ob/Gyn registry: 13 passed
RDCS (Adult Echo) 80% 10 graduates took the AE registry: 8 passed
2017
Retention Rate: 87%- 15 students were accepted and 13 completed the program
Employment rate : 92% – 12 of the 13 graduates are currently employed in the ultrasound field
Credential Success Rate:
RDMS (Abdominal) 88% 8 graduates took the Abdomen registry: 7 passed
RDMS (Ob/Gyn) 91% 11 graduates took the Ob/Gyn registry: 10 passed
RDCS (Adult Echo) 75% 6 graduates took the AE registry: 8 passed