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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.

StateState Licensing Board or DepartmentState Licensing RequirementsNotes
AlabamaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
AlaskaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
American Samoa MeetsThe state does not require licensure.
ArizonaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
ArkansasSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
CaliforniaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
ColoradoSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
ConnecticutSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
DelawareSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
District of ColumbiaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
FloridaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
GeorgiaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
Guam Not determined 
HawaiiSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
IdahoSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
IllinoisSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
IndianaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
IowaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
KansasSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
KentuckySociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
LouisianaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
MaineSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
MarylandSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
MassachusettsSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
MichiganSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
MinnesotaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
MississippiSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
MissouriSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
MontanaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
NebraskaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
NevadaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
New HampshireNew Hampshire Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation TherapyNot determined 
New JerseySociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
New MexicoNew Mexico Environment Dept. - Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy ProgramNot determined 
New YorkSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
North CarolinaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
North DakotaNorth Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy BoardMeetsGraduates 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 
OhioSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
OklahomaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
OregonOregon Board of Medical ImagingNot determined 
PennsylvaniaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
Puerto RicoSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
Rhode IslandSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
South CarolinaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
South DakotaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
TennesseeSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
TexasSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
US Virgin Islands Not determinedThe state does not require licensure.
UtahSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
VermontSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
VirginiaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
WashingtonSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
West VirginiaSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
WisconsinSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe state does not require licensure.
WyomingSociety of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMeetsThe 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.