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Sonography-Echocardiography
Some states require echocardiographers to be licensed before practicing; this is determined by each state's medical board. Visit www.sdms.org/advocacy/state-licensure for additional information or contact M State's Sonography-Echocardiography Technology program director.
| State | State Licensing Board or Department | State Licensing Requirements | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Alaska | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| American Samoa | Meets | The state does not require licensure. | |
| Arizona | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Arkansas | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| California | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Colorado | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Connecticut | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Delaware | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| District of Columbia | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Florida | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Georgia | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Guam | Not determined | ||
| Hawaii | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Idaho | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Illinois | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Indiana | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Iowa | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Kansas | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Kentucky | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Louisiana | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Maine | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Maryland | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Massachusetts | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Michigan | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Minnesota | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Mississippi | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Missouri | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Montana | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Nebraska | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Nevada | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| New Hampshire | New Hampshire Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy | Not determined | |
| New Jersey | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| New Mexico | New Mexico Environment Dept. - Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program | Not determined | |
| New York | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| North Carolina | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| North Dakota | North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board | Meets | Graduates from a non-accredited program can be employed in North Dakota, but must be supervised by a registered echocardiographer at their place of employment for 12 months before working independently. |
| Northern Mariana Islands | Not determined | ||
| Ohio | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Oklahoma | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Oregon | Oregon Board of Medical Imaging | Not determined | |
| Pennsylvania | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Puerto Rico | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Rhode Island | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| South Carolina | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| South Dakota | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Tennessee | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Texas | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| US Virgin Islands | Not determined | The state does not require licensure. | |
| Utah | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Vermont | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Virginia | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Washington | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| West Virginia | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Wisconsin | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
| Wyoming | Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Meets | The state does not require licensure. |
Disclaimer: The college makes every effort to ensure the information above is current, but please be advised that state laws, regulations and policies may change at any time. It is the responsibility of the student completing the licensure program to check with the licensing board(s) in their state of residence or in the state in which they intend to obtain a license for the most recent information and requirements. M State shall not be held liable if a student is unable to qualify for licensure or certification in any jurisdiction or cannot obtain a practicum/internship location.
