Student Learning Outcomes

Minimum expectations of the DMS program is to prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the following concentration(s) it offers: Abdominal sonography - Extended and Obstetrics and gynecology sonography.

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.