About
NRI Institute of Health Sciences’ Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, prepares graduates for entry-level sonographer positions in hospitals, clinics, radiology centers, and diagnostic imaging centers. The associate degree develops skills for imaging organs and other body components for diagnostic, pregnancy-monitoring, and related medical purposes, and prepares students for the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation Examination. The program is delivered as a continuous semesterly credit-hour curriculum comprising general education, ultrasound physics, anatomy and physiology, specialty sonography, clinical, and clinical externship coursework. Admission requires a minimum 2.0/4.0 high-school GPA, 12 credits from another college, or a qualifying GED score of 500 or 50 depending on district, documented through the required transcript or exam results.
At a glance
- Next start: September 7, 2026
- Leads to: Sonography Principles and Instrumentation Examination
- Scholarships: available (per the school's page)
Organization
NRI Institute of Health Sciences
NRI Institute of Health Sciences
NRI Institute of Health Sciences is dedicated to educating and training students to become healthcare professionals, specifically in nursing and diagnostic medical sonography. The school emphasizes a personalized education approach with small class sizes and experienced faculty, fostering a compassionate, community-focused learning environment. This approach offers more than traditional schooling, benefiting students through a strong foundation in both education and empathy.
Highlights:
- Personalized education approach
- Small class sizes
- Experienced faculty
- Compassionate, community-focused learning environment
- Education and compassion change the world