Become an Ultrasound
Technologist
in 21 Months
Earn your AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography at California Career Institute and launch a career in one of healthcare's fastest-growing imaging fields, with campuses in Orange County and Los Angeles.
- 21 Months, hybrid
- OC and LA campuses
- ARRT & ARDMS exam prep
- 960-hour externship
What makes CCI different
Why choose CCI for your Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
Every detail of our Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is designed around how students train, learn, build confidence, and prepare to launch imaging careers in California.
Accredited & BPPE-approved School
California Career Institute is approved by the California BPPE and accredited by ACCET, with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree built around real hands-on diagnostic medical sonography and ultrasound imaging skills.
Hybrid learning built for real life
The program combines online instructor-led courses, synchronous and asynchronous learning, in-person skills labs, and clinical externship experiences for a flexible, well-rounded training experience.
More Hands-On Time
Skills labs are kept small so you get hands-on time with diagnostic ultrasound equipment, not just observation.
Campuses in Orange County and Los Angeles
Train at our Anaheim or Hawthorne location, with clinical externship placements at regional healthcare facilities.
Financial Aid Options for Those Who Qualify
Federal, state and private financial aid options are available to those who qualify.
Career Services and job placement support
Get resume, interview, and job placement support from our Career Services team as you enter the field.
Why CCI
Built on 20+ years of allied health training experience
For more than two decades, CCI graduates have served hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, and medical offices throughout Orange County and Los Angeles. Across our healthcare programs, we bring that same career-focused approach through hands-on training, experienced faculty, and real-world externship or clinical experiences designed to help students prepare for the workplace.
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Why sonography
Why diagnostic sonography is more than a job
A career in diagnostic medical sonography is more than a job. You'll operate advanced ultrasound technology that helps physicians diagnose and treat patients in real time.
Duties &
Responsibilities
As a sonographer, you'll operate ultrasound equipment to capture the images physicians rely on to diagnose and treat patients, while keeping patients informed and comfortable.
Work
Settings
Sonographers work across a wide range of healthcare settings, from hospitals to specialty diagnostic centers.
Clinical
Education
Students apply classroom knowledge through hands-on skills training and clinical externship experiences in real healthcare settings.
What You'll
Learn
Students build a foundation in anatomy and ultrasound physics, then advance into specialized cardiac and vascular imaging techniques.
Who this program is built for
Three paths into diagnostic sonography
Recent high school grads
Earn an accredited associate degree and start a specialized imaging career in about two years, with strong starting wages and real growth potential.
Career changers
Leaving another field? Hybrid scheduling makes it possible to retrain for a high-demand diagnostic imaging career without putting your life on pause.
Healthcare professionals
Already an MA, CNA, or imaging support professional? Use your healthcare foundation to step into a higher-paying sonography specialty.
Day in the life
A career that keeps you close to patient care
Operate advanced ultrasound technology, work alongside radiologists, and capture the images that help diagnose injury and disease across hospitals, outpatient centers, and specialty imaging clinics throughout Orange County and Los Angeles.
Tuition and financial aid
Financial Aid Options
Federal, state and private financial aid options are available to those who qualify. Our admissions and financial aid teams will help you build a personalized plan that fits your situation.
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Frequently asked
Common questions
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Clinical Education
Sonography Clinical Education Experience
CCI's DMS program includes clinical externship placements.
Clinical Readiness
Students develop the scanning technique, safety habits, and professional judgment expected in a sonography setting.
Patient Care and Safety
Clinical education reinforces patient preparation, comfort, privacy, and professional communication.
Scanning and Image Interpretation
Students strengthen abdominal, small parts, OB/GYN, and vascular scanning skills alongside image-quality review.
Documentation and Professional Practice
Students practice clear communication, accurate documentation, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
Clinical education schedules, settings, procedure mix, and learning activities may vary.
Locations
Sonography Program Locations in Southern California
CCI offers the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at its Anaheim and Hawthorne campuses. Campus availability and scheduling may vary by cohort.
Accreditation and Approvals
