Student Outcomes

To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the Abdominal Sonography-Extended and Obstetrics and Gynecology concentrations.

A DMS professional provides direct care for patients in hospitals or outpatient facilities and must be able to apply acquired knowledge and physical tasks to skillfully perform sonography procedures. These technical standards are based upon the minimum tasks performed by graduates of the program as recommended by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, April 13, 2015.

Technical standards listed in the Course Catalog cover the physical, intellectual and emotional domains.

Student Outcomes: Class of 2022

The Class of 2022 had a 60% retention rate and a 83% job placement rate.

 92% of students received one or more credential after graduation.

Student Outcomes: Class of 2021

The Class of 2021 had an 83% retention rate and a 79% job placement rate.

 100% of students received one or more credential after graduation.

Student Outcomes: Class of 2020

The Class of 2020 had a 70% retention rate and a 100% job placement rate.

 100% of students received one or more credential after graduation.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive: 

• Demonstrate knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology, relational anatomy and sonographic appearance of anatomic structures.  
• Demonstrate knowledge of pathophysiology and sonographic appearances of pathology as it pertains to abdominal and OB/GYN sonography 
• Describe sonographic appearance of normal and abnormal anatomy. 
• Demonstrate awareness of resources for professional development. 
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills through image analysis and correlation with patient history. 

Psychomotor: 

• Demonstrate knowledge of sonography instrumentation, including biologic effects and quality control. 
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of ergonomic techniques. 
• Demonstrate normal anatomy, normal variants and abnormal anatomy sonographically, using set protocols, including measurements and Doppler patterns, where applicable. 
• Evaluate scanning protocol and modification(s) based on the sonographic findings and the differential diagnoses. 

Affective: 

• Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills. 
• Demonstrate compassionate and ethical patient care 

Understand the importance of Interprofessional collaboration in patient care.

Demonstrate awareness of cultural competence and humility in a healthcare setting.