Vincent Women's Hospital St. Sonography Program. For more information, call or email ashlie. Applications for are accepted from November 1st, through January 31st, We anticipate the below clinical education sites: Ascension St.
Vincent Indianapolis, W. Vincent Kokomo, W. Vincent Vein Solutions, N. About the Program. Program Overview Ascension St. January 11th, — pm William K. January 12th, — pm William K. Admission Requirements. To be accepted in the program, applicants must meet the following requirements: Be a United States citizen or permanent legal "green card" resident. Be 18 years of age by June 1 of the year applying for enrollment. Have a minimum college GPA of 2. All general education courses must be level or higher courses.
The above coursework must be from regionally-accredited institutions. All of the above courses must be completed with a letter grade of "C" or better. Attend mandatory pre-admission conference during the year of application. Enrollment Contingencies. Final acceptance and enrollment of applicants will be contingent on the following: Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.
Clinical Observation. Bankruptcy Appeal. The applicant must make the request in writing and include the college s attended and dates of attendance requesting to be bankrupted.
The request must be signed and dated. The applicant must have completed and maintained at least a 2. Selection Process. Clinical Site Selection In order to meet all of the requirements in the general and vascular concentrations, clinical sites are assigned by the program director.
Preferences All candidates who meet minimum requirements are encouraged to apply to the program. Foreign Educated Applicants Applicants educated in foreign countries are welcomed to apply to the program. Disability The Ascension St. Disclosure of Criminal History The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography may deny exam eligibility for any applicant convicted of a felony, or misdemeanor, with the sole exception of speeding and minor parking violations.
Patient Care. Fundamentals of Ultrasound. Vascular Technology I. Ultrasound Physics I. Clinical Practicum I. Vascular Technology II. Ultrasound Physics II. Clinical Practicum II. Vascular Technology III. Clinical Practicum IV. Registry Review. Clinical Practicum V. Clinical Sites.
Ascension S t. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital W. Academic Course Location. Clinical Site Locations. Academic Standards. Graduation Requirements. To be eligible for graduation, the following requirements must be met: Competent Practice Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and positioning to competently and accurately demonstrate anatomical structures on a sonographic image.
Apply knowledge of physics instrumentation to achieve the best diagnostic quality sonographic images possible. Evaluate sonographic images for appropriate positioning and overall image quality. Apply problem solving and critical thinking skills in the academic and clinical settings. Safety Apply principles of ultrasound safety to patients, self and others. Understand the dangers associated with powerful magnetic fields and apply safety practices while in the MRI area. Apply principles of infection control and standard precautions for the protection of patients, self and others.
Patient Care Provide basic patient care and comfort to patients across the age continuum. Recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate life-saving first-aid and basic life-support procedures. Professional Practice Recognize when sonographic equipment is not operating properly and report equipment malfunctions to the proper authority.
Demonstrate understanding of the role quality assurance and continual quality improvement play in medical imaging. Demonstrate effective verbal, non-verbal and written medical communication in providing patient care and maintaining professional relationships with other members of the health care team.
Exercise independent judgment and discretion in the technical performance of medical imaging procedures.
Terminal Award. Transfer Students. Student Services. Counseling Services College faculty offers academic counseling to all enrolled students.
Health Services College students are eligible to receive the following health services: Pre-enrollment health assessment is through Ascension St. Vincent Immediate Care Clinics. Pre-enrollment services include drug screening and immunization screening to assure compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements. Annual surveillance includes but may not limited to annual TB testing, mandatory flu vaccinations, and other annual health services offered to hospital associates through associate health departments.
Training-related injury : Initial assessment and care is provided through either the respective hospital office of associate health. Approved out-of-pocket expenses are covered by an accident insurance policy established by the college. Training-related exposure to communicable disease : Initial assessment and care is provided through the respective hospital office of associate health. Any accident that results in the exposure to HIV and hepatitis which then results in a positive HIV or hepatitis test is covered under the accident insurance provided by the college.
Any other infectious disease exposure is not covered. Academic Services Ascension St. Language All College programs are offered only in English.
Language assistance is not available. Overview of the Profession Sonography is a non-invasive medical procedure that uses the echoes of high-frequency sound waves ultrasound to construct an image sonogram of internal organs or body structures.
Vascular Technology VT - evaluation and analysis of the hemodynamics blood flow of peripheral vessels, abdominal blood vessels, intracranial and extracranial vessels.
Emotional and Behavior Skills Willingness to take directions Be self-directed and assertive Provide emotional support to others in distress Adapt to a changing environment Monitor own emotional state Manage frustration appropriately Accept responsibility for own errors or shortcomings Express emotions in a socially-acceptable manner Respect interpersonal boundaries Manage interpersonal and organizational conflicts in a respectful and professional manner 5.
Environmental Conditions. Exposure to infectious diseases: Students may be exposed to patients with known and unknown infectious diseases. Students may handle and dispose of body secretions, blood, stool, etc. Students may be exposed to infectious waste and blood borne pathogens. Exposure to workplace violence: Students may be exposed to combative or aggressive patients, family or the general public. Exposure to sharp instruments: Students may be exposed to needles, scalpels, surgical instruments, and other sharp objects which may or may not be contaminated with infectious waste and blood borne pathogens.
Ergonomic stressors: Students may encounter physical demands of pushing heavy carts, stretchers and other objects. Sonography students will repetitively move their hand and wrist and abducted arm holding a transducer during the scanning process. Program Director Ascension St. Clinical Coordinator Ascension St. Vascular Clinical Coordinator Ascension St. Does all general education coursework have to be completed to be accepted?
Do you guarantee employment after graduation? What do you look for when evaluating candidates? How can I enhance my chances of being accepted? With concerns to travel, is it worth it? What is starting salary for sonographers? If you have completed previous courses from another institution, why do I have to complete those courses in your program?
Can I get financial aid, scholarships or tuition assistance? Can I work full-time while attending this program? Some factors to consider beyond an individuals personal stamina and abilities are: Physical and mental demands of the job. How difficult is it to be accepted into the program? Do you allow students to attend part-time? Program Assessment. Goal 1: Students will be clinically competent. Students will produce sonographic images of diagnostic quality.
Students will produce sonographic images demonstrating appropriate anatomical identification. Students will be able to analyze sonographic images for quality.
Goal 2: Students will demonstrate the ability to critically think. Goal 3: Students will communicate effectively. Students will demonstrate written communication skills. Students will demonstrate verbal communication skills. Goal 4: Students will model professionalism. Students will display a professional attitude in daily practice.
Students will demonstrate professional behaviors in daily practice. Graduates will demonstrate professional behaviors in daily practice. Goal 5: Student will provide quality patient care. Students will provide quality patient care in daily practice. Students will recognize and demonstrate understanding of behavioral and communication characteristics of patients across the age continuum Goal 6: The program will prepare students to challenge the ARDMS specialty credentialing exam.
Goal 7: The program will maintain a positive learning environment. Students will express satisfaction with clinical education sites.
Students will express satisfaction with academic courses. Graduating students will express overall satisfaction with the program prior to graduation. Alumni will express overall satisfaction with the program quality Goal 8: The program will demonstrate a positive effect on the community.
Students will graduate from the program. Program graduates actively seeking employment will be gainfully employed. Employers of program graduates will express overall satisfaction with graduate quality. Program Results. Intro to DMS This course provides the diagnostic medical sonography student with an orientation of the program, introduces the student to the sonographic equipment, sonographic anatomy and sonographic scanning so the student can transition into the clinical site with basic knowledge of a sonographer and their expectations.
Patient Care This course provides the diagnostic medical sonography students with the basic concepts of patient care including consideration for the physical and psychological needs of the patient. Fundamentals of Ultrasound This course is designed to provide the diagnostic medical sonography students an understanding of work related musculoskeletal injury, incidence of sonographer injuries, and prevention of such injuries by following proper ergonomic guidelines.
Clinical Observation This course provides the diagnostic medical sonography student with an introduction to sonographic anatomy, sonographic scanning, and patient care. General Sonography I Upon completion of this course, the diagnostic medical sonography student will gain knowledge and understanding of the normal organ systems and vascular structures of the abdomen and superficial organs. OBGYN Sonography I This course is designed to provide the diagnostic medical sonography student with a thorough understanding of normal and abnormal female pelvic anatomy, pathology associated with the female pelvis, conception, embryonic development and sonographic technique and appearance of the aforementioned topics.
Vascular Technology I This course is designed to provide the diagnostic medical sonography student with the knowledge of extremity venous and arterial systems to include anatomy, physiology and pathology of the aforemen tioned system.
Ultrasound Physics I This course allows the diagnostic medical sonography student to develop a fundamental knowledge of the physical and vascular principles that are used in the field of diagnostic medical sonography.
Clinical Practicum I These courses provide the diagnostic medical sonography student with the clinical opportunity to develop their scanning techniques and patient care skills with the guidance of a staff sonographer. General Sonography II Upon completion of this course, the diagnostic medical sonography student will gain knowledge and understanding of the normal and abnormal organ systems and vascular structures of the abdomen and superficial organs.
OBGYN Sonography II This course is designed to provide the diagnostic medical sonography student with a thorough understanding of, normal and abnormal fetal development, pathologies that can occur during fetal development and prognosis and treatment of such pathologies during pregnancy and after birth.
Vascular Technology II This course is designed to provide the diagnostic medical sonography student with the knowledge of the abdominal vasculature system to include anatomy, physiology and pathology of the aforementioned system. Ultrasound Physics II This course is a continuation of Ultrasound Physics I and allows the diagnostic medical sonography student to develop a fundamental knowledge of the physical and vascular principles that are used in the field of diagnostic medical sonography.
Clinical Practicum II These courses provide the diagnostic medical sonography student with the clinical opportunity to develop their scanning techniques and patient care skills with the guidance of a staff sonographer.
Clinical Practicum III These courses provide the diagnostic medical sonography student with the clinical opportunity to develop their scanning techniques and patient care skills with the guidance of a staff sonographer.
General Sonography III This course is designed to provide the diagnostic medical sonography students an understanding of normal and abnormal conditions associated with a pediatric patient, including normal and abnormal neurological development of neonatal head and spinal cord. Vascular Technology III This course is designed to provide the diagnostic medical sonography student with the knowledge of the extracranial cerebrovascular and intracranial cerebrovascular systems to include anatomy, physiology and pathology of the aforementioned system.
All simulation labs and clinical rotations take place at your home campus. Sonographers are trained to acquire and analyze sonographic images. During their day-to-day work, they help patients and perform ultrasound exams on various parts of the body to help the care team make an accurate diagnosis. Prepare to 'make waves' as we create a 'sound' foundation on which to build your career and 'gel' with other sonographers. Our small student-to-faculty ratio offers the support you need to maximize your potential.
In addition to primary clinical rotations in Jacksonville and Rochester, students also experience brief rotations through smaller sonography departments in the surrounding communities. Becky Madery, M. Sonography Program Director. Mayo is known to be the No. The amount of scanning and hands-on learning from our instructors and other sonographers is remarkable.
Brad Kruger, R. Uniforms - The dress regulations for the program requires all students to medical scrub uniforms, white or black lab coats, black uniform shoes and black or white socks. Parking - The cost of parking in the Medical Center is high. Students are encouraged to explore all options that are available to them for transportation and parking.
Students may contact the TMC parking garage at Financial Aid - Financial aid is not available through the school. Availability of Part-Time Work - Students may apply for any positions that become available within Harris Health System, however, students must not allow work to interfere with scheduled school time or performance. Drug-Free Workplace Act Policy.
You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Please enable scripts and reload this page. Skip to main content. Turn on more accessible mode. Turn off more accessible mode. Skip Ribbon Commands. Turn off Animations. Turn on Animations. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. About Us. Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Properly position the patient. Manipulate imaging equipment fixed and mobile units into correct positions.
Transport mobile equipment carefully to assigned areas of the hospital in a safe timely manner. Respond instantly to emergency situations. Evaluate written requisitions for imaging procedures. Explain imaging procedures and give effective instructions to patients.
Obtain medical history from patient and communicate this information to the radiologist. Evaluate images in relation to technical factors, image quality, and proper positioning. The imaging programs do not accept students transferring from other imaging programs. Applicant Requirements for Program Eligibility. Proof of U. Minimum of Associates Degree from an accredited college or university. Alternative qualification for includes graduation from an approved U.
S healthcare related program with licensure. Completion of required prerequisite coursework for desired program see below. Attend an information session. Algebra or other higher mathematics course, or statistics course offered from math department 3 credit hours minimum.
Communication skills may be met by English, speech, composition, or related course 3 credit hours minimum. Anatomy and physiology 3 credit hours minimum. Medical terminology credit hours minimum. Application and additional information is available here.
Applicants must:. Complete the prerequisite coursework. Complete sonography program requirements at Harris Health System.
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