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Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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CS 20103 Computer Programming I .......................3 CS 20203 Computer Programming II......................3 CS 21503 Introduction to Database .........................3 CS 22003 Data Structures .......................................3 CS Electives from 3000/4000 level .........................6 Total Minor Area courses.................................................18 Major and electives hours................................................65 Total required hours for degree.........................................125
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School of Allied Health and Exercise Studies College of Professional & Technical Studies
Davis Career Center 740-245-7301 office; 740-245-7440 fax
Mission Statement
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program provides a non-discriminatorystudent-centered educational environment for the growth and professional development of sonographers with superior competency in multiple sonographic specialties.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography is the non-invasive use of high frequency sound waves to image anatomic structures within the body. Sonographers are specially trained individuals who work under the close supervision of radiologists, perinatologists, cardiologists, and vascular surgeons in order to assist them in determining a medical diagnosis and treatment plan for patients. The sonographer is responsible for acquiring images and/or videos of normal and abnormal structures and functions and reporting their findings to the appropriate supervising physician. Upon graduation, sonographers may be employed by hospitals, private physician practices, diagnostic imaging centers, research departments, and ultrasound machine manufacturers.
The DMS Program offers two majors, General Sonography and Cardiovascular Sonography. Both majors require general studies coursework to be completed concurrently with sonography courses and clinical rotations. The general coursework includes math, English, and the sciences. The core sonography courses include abdominal, obstetrical and gynecological courses (General Sonography major) or cardiac and vascular courses (Cardiovascular Sonography major), as well as sonographic physics and instrumentation.
Upon completion of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, graduates have the option to complete the Bachelor Degree Program that is also offered by the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Completion of the bachelor’s degree would consist of the student completing the core sonography courses of the opposite major as their associate’s degree in the third year and fourth year as well as coursework that will prepare the student for advanced careers in the field of sonography. The DMS Programs will prepare graduates to sit for the national registry examinations offered by the ARDMS, American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Degrees Offered
♦ Associate ofApplied Science – Diagnostic Medical
Sonography: General Sonography Major ♦ Associate ofApplied Science – Diagnostic Medical
Sonography: Cardiovascular Sonography Major ♦ Bachelor of Science – Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Goals
• To prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. • To prepare competent entry-level adult cardiac sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. • To prepare competent entry-level vascular technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the DMS Program, the student is able to: • Correlate clinical signs and symptoms with pathology. • Apply critical thinking to real patient scenarios and choose an appropriate course of action. • Identify and describe the basic concepts of Sonographic
Physics and Instrumentation. • Practice sonography while demonstratingprofessional, caring, and empathetic behaviors. • Practice sonography in an ethical manner in alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
Accreditation
* Both DMS associate degree programs and the bachelor’s degree program are approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Both DMS associate degree programs are accredited by CAAHEP (Commission onAccreditationof Allied Health Education Programs). Information on accreditation and CAAHEP can be found at www.caahep.org.
Admission Requirements and Procedures
Prospective applicants to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program should begin by applying for general admission/acceptance status to the University of Rio Grande, which can be done by logging onto www.rio.edu and completing the online admissions application. There is no admissions fee for applying online. Identify your “intended major field of study” as Allied Health – Associate Degree (2
year). You must also complete the DiagnosticMedical Sonography Programonline application prior to February 1 of the year for which you are applying, which is available online at www.rio.edu/nursingandalliedhealth/diagnosticmedical-sonography/. Students are strongly encouraged to
complete DMS job shadowing prior to application.
It is the student’s responsibility to see that the University has a copy of his/her high school transcript and/or college transcript,and the School ofAllied Health online DMS ProgramApplication prior toFebruary 1of the year in which you apply, when the selection process will begin.
Admission Requirements:
• Students must meet all University of Rio Grande/Rio
Grande Community College admission requirements. • One unit of high school or college biology, chemistry, and algebra must be completed with a minimum grade of
“C” before a student will be considered for admittance into the DMS program. • Supplementary applications are good for one year
only.After students are selected for the next academic year, all applications will be discarded.
Students not accepted into the program must reapply each year.
• Only students who are officially admitted into the
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program can take the
Diagnostic Medical Sonography courses. • Only students who have successfullycompleted the
Associate Degree Program or its equivalent and have been recommended by DMS faculty based on academic and clinical performance will be admitted to the
Bachelor Degree Program.
Academic Requirements:
• One unit of high school or college biology, chemistry, and algebra must be completed with a minimum grade of “C”. • High school or college cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. • Students will be required to sit for the HESI A2 exam after the February 1 application deadline. Qualifying students will be scheduled for the HESI A2 by the DMS
Program Director after their application has been received.
Health Requirements:
• VisionCapabilities:Normalor correctedrefraction within the rangeof 20/20 to20/60;adequatelyview sonograms, includingidentifying16 shades of grayand colordistinctions. • Hearing Capabilities:Possess normal or corrected hearing abilities within 0-45 decibel range. • Motor Capabilities: Maneuver sonographic equipment without assistance; assist in lifting patients using proper body mechanics; stand for extended periods of time; walk long distances without assistance while
maneuvering sonographic equipment or transporting patients; type with one hand while scanning with the other. • Language Capabilities: Communicate verbally with patient and other medical personnel; it is recommended that a second language is possessed or attempted. • Mental Capabilities: Think and act quickly in emergency situations; cope with stress; comprehend daily work activities; understand all pathology needed to present case to physician.
Other Requirements:
(Once accepted to the DMS Program) • Students must consent to a professional and
confidential background check that includes but is not exclusive to social security number verification, criminal search, violent sexual offender and predator registry search, and employment verification.The background search will be initiated upon acceptance into the DMS program.
• Students must consent to and pay for random drug testing as required by various clinical affiliations. • Current CPR certification (Students accepted into the
DMS program will take CPR as a class during the first spring semester of the program.)
Admission Procedures:
Step One:
To be considered for admission into the DMS program, students must have met all of the above requirements. URG/ RGCC must have a copy of your high school and/or college transcripts,and the School of Allied Health online DMS Programapplication byFebruary 1 of the year in which the student would like to enter the DMS program’s second year.
Acceptanceinto the DMS programis very competitive. The number admitted into the programwill be determined by the number of clinical sites available.
Applicants will be objectivelyscored to determinethe top candidates.Cumulative GPA, andHESI A2 scores will account for 50% of the admissioncriteria, based on the followingpoint system:
GPA (Cumulative): 3.7 - 4.0 = 20 3.3 - 3.6 = 15 3.0 - 3.2 = 10 2.5 - 2.9 = 5
HESI A2 Scores: 80-100% = 20 60-70% = 15 50-60% = 10 49% and below = 5
Meeting all of the above requirements does not mean automatic admission/acceptanceinto the program nor does it guarantee an interview.
Step Two:
The applicants with the highest scores will be scheduled for an interview, which will count for 50% of the admission criteria. The interview process will consist of a selection committee who will interview and rank these top applicants. The selection committee’s decision is based upon the submitted academic achievementsand the interviewprocess to determine who is most likely to succeed in the program.
The interview process will take place in March of each year. After the interview process, applicants will be selected for the DMS program that will begin Fall Semester. Students selected for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program must, prior to the beginning of clinical classes:
• Submit complete childhood immunizationand booster records. • Submit proof of varicella zoster live-virus vaccine or reliable history of varicella (chicken pox) or serologic evidence of immunity. • Submit proof of receiving Hepatitis B vaccine series. • Submit a completed DMS Physical Examination and
Medical History form. Form will be provided. • Submit proof of CPR training.
General Education required courses: AHC 10202 Standards of Patient Care ...................2 AHC 13303 MedicalTerminologyI........................3 AHC 22403 Pharmacology & the Human Body .....3
Select one of the following two courses:
BIO 11204 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology...4 or BIO 10104 Principles ofAnatomy&PhysiologyI...4 ENG 11103 Composition I ......................................3 LA10001 Gateway to Success ...............................1 MTH 21404 Intro. Probability and Statistics ...........4 PHR 21403 Medical Ethics .....................................3 PHY 10404 Physics.................................................4 PSY 11103 General Psychology......................................3 Total General Education hours .........................................30
MajorArea required courses DMS 20503 Principles of General Sonography.......3 DMS 21003 Physics and InstrumentationI .............3 DMS 21103Abdominal Sonography I ....................3 DMS 21203 Gynecological Sonography I...............3 DMS 21301 Seminar I ............................................1 DMS 21504 General Sonography Practicum I ........4 DMS 22003 Physics and InstrumentationII............3 DMS 22103 Abdominal Sonography II...................3 DMS 22203 Obstetrical Sonography ......................3 DMS 22301 Seminar II............................................1 DMS 22503 General Sonography Practicum II.......3 DMS 23503 Sonography Practicum III....................3 DMS 23601 Registry Review ..................................1 DMS 23701 Breast Sonography...............................1 Total major area hours.......................................................35 Total required hours for degree.........................................65
General Education required courses AHC 10202 Standards of Patient Care ....................2 AHC 13303 MedicalTerminologyI ........................3 AHC 22403 Pharmacology & the Human Body......3
Select one of the following two courses:
BIO 11204 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology....4 or BIO 10104 PrinciplesofAnatomy&PhysiologyI ...4 ENG 11103 Composition I.......................................3 LA 10001 Gateway to Success.................................1 MTH 21404 Intro. Probability and Statistics............4 PHR 21403 Medical Ethics......................................3 PHY 10404 Physics..................................................4 PSY 11103 General Psychology...............................3 Total General Education hours..........................................30
MajorArea required courses DMS 20103 Prin of Cardiovascular Sonography.....3 DMS 21003 Physics and InstrumentationI..............3 DMS 22003 Physics and InstrumentationII.............3 DMS 23301 Cardiovascular Seminar I.....................1 DMS 24003 EchocardiographyI..............................3 DMS 24504 Cardiovascular Practicum I..................4 DMS 25003 EchocardiographyII ............................3 DMS 25503 Cardiovascular Practicum II ................3 DMS 28003 Vascular Sonography I.........................3 DMS 29003 Vascular Sonography II........................3 DMS 24301 Cardiovascular Seminar II ...................1 DMS 24601 Cardiovascular Registry Review..........1 DMS 26001 Pediatric Echocardiography .................1 DMS 26503 Cardiovascular Practicum III...............3 DMS 28801 Selected Topics in DMS-Basic EKG...1 Total major area hours.......................................................36 Total required hours for degree.........................................65
The clinical education courses will be conducted at a variety of hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic imaging centers. Students are responsible for their own transportationto and from the various clinical education sites. The student will not be scheduled for more than 40 hours per week, which includes classes and clinical education rotations.
Bachelorof Science – Diagnostic Medical Sonography (7943) (for students with an associate degree in General Sonography)
Associate Degree in General Sonography........................ 65
