PLANNED AUGUST 2027 START · SCHOOL LICENSING IN PROGRESS
A focused path to a meaningful career

Your future in sonography starts here.

Explore our planned 18-month Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, combining flexible online instruction with hands-on clinical experience.

18 MonthsPlanned program length
Online + ClinicalFlexible instruction, hands-on experience
800 HoursPlanned supervised clinical training
The program

Learn the science. Build the skills. Prepare for the profession.

Our planned curriculum combines foundational ultrasound theory with supervised clinical training and professional development.

01 / LEARN

Flexible online coursework

Study anatomy, sonographic principles, instrumentation, and diagnostic applications through structured online instruction.

02 / PRACTICE

Hands-on clinical experience

Develop practical skills at an approved clinical site. Students are responsible for securing a clinical placement, subject to school approval.

03 / GROW

Professional preparation

Build clinical judgment, communication skills, and professional habits for work in diagnostic medical sonography.

Admissions

A clear path from interest to preparation.

Applicants may qualify through an approved allied-health education pathway, a bachelor's degree, or specified post-secondary prerequisite coursework.

Prospective students must identify a potential clinical site willing to consider hosting their internship. Final placement requires school approval.

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Program at a glance

  • Four semesters across approximately 18 months
  • Online academic instruction
  • 800 required clinical hours
  • Student-arranged, school-approved clinical site
  • Planned first cohort: August 2027

Specific admission and program requirements are subject to final school approval and published policies.

Transparent costs

Invest in your education with clarity.

We believe prospective students should understand the expected financial commitment before making a decision.

Additional expenses, such as textbooks, uniforms, a computer, background checks, and other program requirements, may apply.

Planned tuition
$14,500

Tuition for the full program

$100 registration fee

Separate from tuition

These figures reflect current planning and may be updated in the final approved catalog.
Experienced leadership

Built around real-world sonography experience.

The Sonography Institute is being developed under the leadership of Alicia Estes, an experienced diagnostic medical sonographer with decades of clinical practice.

Our goal is to combine rigorous academic preparation, meaningful clinical experience, and personal guidance throughout the student journey.

Meet the founder
Alicia Estes

Founder · The Sonography Institute

Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT).

Our program is designed with an understanding of the skills, professionalism, and confidence students need in clinical settings.

Stay connected

Take the first step toward learning more.

Interested in the planned program? Reach out with questions about the curriculum, admissions requirements, clinical placements, or upcoming updates.

Email: aliciaestes31@yahoo.com

Important notice: The Sonography Institute is pursuing required school licensing. This page is informational and does not represent an offer of enrollment or a claim of accreditation. Please confirm current authorization before enrolling.

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© 2026 The Sonography Institute, LLC · Mountain Home, ArkansasSchool licensing in progress · All program details subject to approval