DMS Mission Goals and Effectiveness

Mission

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, in conjunction with the department and University's mission, is committed to preparing graduates to function as competent entry-level sonographers and to provide a foundation for continued lifetime learning designated in diagnostic medical sonography.

Goals

The student will:   

Be prepared to practice as competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the Abdominal Sonography-Extended and Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography Concentrations.

1. Students manipulate equipment controls to provide optimum image quality.
2. Students recognize and differentiate various pathologies.
3. Students exhibit professional and ethical behavior during sonographic procedures.
4. Students complete the diagnostic medical sonography program and gain employment.
5. Graduates pass the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers credentialing examinations.
6. Integrate scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective communication methods to provide quality care and useful diagnostic information.
7. Students practice effective oral communication skills.
8. Students practice effective written communication skills.

Employ critical thinking.

1. Students analyze sonographic principles and apply the information.
2. Students demonstrate competence in the performance of diagnostic medical sonography procedures.

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