Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Receives Initial Accreditation for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs

September 25, 2024

MEDIA, PA, September 25, 2024 – The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) is proud to announce that the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) has awarded initial accreditation to its Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs in Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as Abdominal-Extended. This prestigious recognition is awarded upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). P.I.T. is the only CAAHEP-accredited associate degree program in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.

President Matt Meyers expressed his gratitude and pride in this achievement, stating: ” Gaining initial accreditation for these two programs enhances our ability to prepare skilled professionals for the healthcare field. It reflects the hard work of our faculty and the quality of our programs.”

Program Director Denise Boyle, MS, RDMS, emphasized the significance of this achievement: “Accreditation affirms the quality of our curriculum and reinforces our pledge to uphold the highest educational standards. We are thrilled to offer our students accredited programs that will greatly benefit their professional futures.”

This accreditation status guarantees that these programs meet stringent standards of educational quality established by CAAHEP, JRC-DMS, and various professional organizations such as the American College of Radiology, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, and the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, among others.

Accredited Programs:
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Obstetrics and Gynecology Program
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Abdominal-Extended Program

Accreditation Details:

Date of Accreditation Decision: September 20, 2024

Accreditation Statement:

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Obstetrics and Gynecology program and the Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Abdominal-Extended program at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).

CAAHEP Contact Information:

Website: www.caahep.org
Address: 9355 113th St N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775
Phone Number: 727-210-2350

About Pennsylvania Institute of Technology:

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a non-profit college dedicated to providing high-quality education and empowering students to succeed. With a focus on personalized learning and career readiness, P.I.T. offers bachelor degrees, associate degrees, and certificate programs designed to meet the needs of today’s job market.

For more information about programs offered at P.I.T., please visit our website at www.pit.edu