516 - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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Program Description
The curriculum integrates on-campus didactic and laboratory coursework with clinical experiences at regional hospitals and healthcare facilities. Students are responsible for arranging their transportation to these clinical sites, fostering independence and practical experience in a professional healthcare setting.
Clinical education is facilitated by multiple clinical assignments, or rotations. While working with knowledgeable staff in various healthcare settings, students have access to opportunities that develop required clinical competency skills. Observation Clinical during semester 2 introduces students to valuable hands-on experience with real patients. Clinical 2,during semester 4, and Clinical 3, during semester 5, are 16 hrs/wk for 15 weeks.
The program admits 20 students each year in the fall. One student placement is reserved for an on-campus curriculum change, with the remaining 19 placements being filled by Admissions.
Program Advantages
Prepares the student for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography registry exams.
Sonography and simulation laboratory on campus.
Low student-to-faculty ratio.
Gaining proficiency in the technical skills necessary for diagnostic medical sonography.
Extensive clinical experience in hospital setting.
Availability of on-campus housing and variety of campus activities.
Professional Outlook
Employment and continuing education rate of 100 percent – 100 percent are employed
Continuing Education Opportunities
The program allows graduates to transfer to a four-year program in imaging science or healthcare management.
Graduates may enter directly into either the healthcare management BTech, the interdisciplinary studies BTech, or technology management BBA degree program.
Grade of “C+” or better required for all SONO, BIOL and PHYS prefix courses.