DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY

*This program is pending approval by the Higher Learning Commission.

SAU Tech's Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is pending approval with start planned for spring 2022. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is designed to provide entry-level students with the general knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to have a successful career in the field of sonography.

SAU Tech's Program is designed to provide students with the general knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to have a successful career in diagnostic medical sonography. This program is based on the requirements necessary to pass the American Registry of Diagnostic Sonography (ARDMS) certification examination and to function as a general sonographer. Upon completion of the coursework, graduates will receive an Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and will be eligible to take the ARDMS examination in Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI), Abdomen and Obstetrics, and Gynecology.

Students entering the Sonography program must have a passion for helping others, have a willingness to learn, an understanding of human anatomy and physiology and physics, and good eye-hand coordination. Students who complete the program will be qualified to work at hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare facilities utilizing general sonography. Students from this program can potentially work in any county in Arkansas which has a facility that performs sonography.

CAREER INFORMATION

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DEGREE INFORMATION

AAS Diagnostic Medical Sonography

PLO 1. Students will gain general and sonographic knowledge to be able to think critically, obtain appropriate clinical history, apply the information to the examination, use sound judgment when in the healthcare setting, and to present complete and accurate sonographic findings to the interpreting physician, as well as recognize and use resources to enhance self-development and professional growth.
PLO 2. Students will demonstrate skilled proficiency of general sonographic procedures, be able to optimize images using the given equipment features, interpret diagnostic procedures, perform patient assessments and integrate clinical history from related imaging studies.
PLO 3. Students will function as a team member in a variety of healthcare settings, apply affective oral, visual and written communication skills necessary to provide compassionate, professional patient care, and will accept constructive feedback, all while adhering to ethical standards.