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.