Program Effectiveness Data, Goals and Outcomes

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography certificate program has been highly successful in preparing students for credentialing examinations.

Program Effectiveness Data

Program Goals

To prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the following concentrations: abdominal sonography - extended; and obstetrics and gynecology sonography.

Program Outcomes

• To demonstrate the technical skills necessary for an entry-level position in Ultrasound.
• To perform the skills involved in their specialty areas and the profession of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• To demonstrate proper discretion, judgment and professional conduct in the performance of medical imaging procedures.
• To conduct oneself with high standards of professionalism, patient care, and maintain high educational standards.
• To effectively interact and communicate with patients, members of the healthcare team and the public.