School Of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
School of Diagnostic Medical SonographyPolicy & Procedure Manual
Policies of Cleveland Clinic Mercy HospitalSchool of Diagnostic Medical SonographyMission, Vision and Values Statementsa.Goals of the Programb.Technical Standardsc.ACCREDITATION & SPONSORSHIPSPONSOR’S RESPONSIBILITYDESCRIPTION OF PROFESSIONPROGRAM DESCRIPTIONPROGRAM ORGANIZATIONGENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITIESCLINICAL FACILITIESLABORATORY FACILITIESLIBRARY FACILITIESCOMPETENCY BASED CRITERIAREQUIRED CLINICAL COMPETENCYCOMPETENCY TIME LIMITPROOF OF COMPETENCYOVERTIME COMPENSATIONSTUDENT SCHEDULINGCLINICAL ROTATIONSDAILY SHIFT ASSIGNMENTSDISTRIBUTION OF CLINICAL EXPERIENCEVALIDATION CLINICAL COMPETENCYCLINICAL SUPERVISORCLINICAL INSTRUCTORSTUDENT CAPACITYATTRITION RATEDIDACTIC CURRICULUM-CONTENTCLASS ATTENDANCEGRADING SCALEINCOMPLETE GRADETRANSFER CREDITCREDIT HOURSSCHOLASTIC STANDINGCLINICAL .114.214.2204.2214.2224.2234.2304.231
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a.Cleveland Clinic MissionCaring for life, researching for health, educating those who serve.Cleveland Clinic VisionOur vision for Cleveland Clinic is to be the best place for care anywhere and thebest place to work in healthcare.ValuesMission Statement of Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, School ofDiagnostic Medical SonographyThe School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospitalstrives to prepare the student for an entry-level position in the field of Ultrasoundas a Sonographer. The graduating student is eligible to apply for the exam givenby the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The school strives toprepare competent entry-level abdominal, OB and gyn sonographers in thecognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learningdomains. The school strives to ensure that our graduates are prepared to assumeresponsible positions on the healthcare team and continue Christ’s healingministry by providing quality, compassionate, affordable and accessible care forthe whole person.
b.Cleveland Clinic Mercy HospitalSchool of Diagnostic Medical SonographyProgram Goals & Objectives1.Prepare competent entry-level abdominal, obstetric and gynecologic sonographers incognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains.2.Upon graduation the student shall be able to: Obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supportingclinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results; Perform appropriate procedures and record anatomic, pathologic, and/orphysiologic data for interpretation by a physician; Record, analyze, and process diagnostic data and other pertinentobservations made during the procedure for presentation to theinterpreting physician; Exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of sonographicand/or other diagnostic services; Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients andcolleagues; Act in a professional and ethical manner Facilitate communication and education to elicit patient cooperation andunderstanding of expectations, and responds to questions regardingsonographic examination. Adapted from CAAHEP Standards & Guidelines 2020
c.Technical Standards for Sonography StudentsSkills: OrganizationalVerbalInterpersonalCustomer RelationsMathematicalAnalyticalRead/Comprehend written instructionsAbility to receive and respond to instructions in clinical settingsMental and Emotional Requirements: Manage stress appropriately Make decisions under pressure Handle multiple priorities Work in areas that are confined and/or crowdedPhysical Requirements:MEDIUM WORK: Exert up to 50-lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/orup to 10 lbs. constantly Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods Ability to travel through the hospital system Ability to perform repetitive tasks/motions Ability to distinguish colors Ability to detect anatomy and pathology on the ultrasound screen Ability to respond to alarms, telephone, normal speaking voice Ability to operate sonography equipment
1.11ACCREDITATION AND SPONSORSHIPThe School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is sponsored by:Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital1320 MERCY DRIVE, NWCANTON, OHIO 44708Bruce Stefancik, CRA, RT(R)Administrative Director of Radiology330-489-1070Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital is Joint Commission accreditedThe Joint CommissionOne Renaissance Blvd.Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181Phone: 630-792-5000Web site: www.jointcommission.orgChristine Gialousis, M.Ed., RT (R) (M) (CT) (MR), MRSO (MRSCTM)Program Director of the School of RadiographyCleveland Clinic Mercy HospitalSchool of Radiography is JRC-ERT accreditedJRCERT20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 900Chicago, IL 60606-2901Web site: www.JRCERT.orgSusan Bielanski, BS, RDMSProgram Director of the School of Diagnostic Medical SonographyThe Ultrasound Department is ACR accreditedACR1891 Preston White DriveReston, VA 20191-4397Phone- (703) 648-8900Web site: www.acr.orgThe School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is CAAHEP accreditedCAAHEP9355 - 113th St. N, #7709Seminole, FL 33775P:727-210-2350F:727-210-2354E: mail@caahep.orgWeb site- www.caahep.org
1.12Cleveland Clinic Mercy HospitalSchool of Diagnostic Medical SonographyCanton, OHSPONSOR’S RESPONSIBILITIESThe following goals have been set out by management of Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital andapproved by the Board of Trustees as a guide to orderly growth, development, andimprovement of health services provided by Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital.The goals exist because of our belief and commitment to the concept that Cleveland ClinicMercy Hospital exists to insure a healthier community both in body and mind. This conceptencompasses a responsibility to require the students and faculty to be of good moral characterand use sound judgment and professional ethics in all facets of their work while attending thisinstitution. Furthermore, students and faculty must realize that their behavior outside of thishospital will also reflect the values of this hospital and the school.Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital shall develop, operate, manage, and conduct medical educationprograms; including, but not limited to, undergraduate and post-graduate programs forstudents and physicians.
1.21Cleveland Clinic Mercy HospitalSchool of Diagnostic Medical SonographyCanton, OHDESCRIPTION OF PROFESSIONFrom CAAHEP Standards & Guidelines 2020The diagnostic medical sonographer is an individual who provides patient care services usingultrasound and related diagnostic procedures. The diagnostic medical sonographer must beeducationally prepared and clinically competent as a prerequisite to professional practice.Demonstration and maintenance of competency through certification by a nationallyrecognized sonography credentialing organization is the standard of practice in sonography,and maintenance of certification in all areas of practice is endorsed.The diagnostic medical sonographer functions as a delegated agent of the physician and doesnot practice independently.Diagnostic medical sonographers are committed to enhanced patient care and continuousquality improvement that increases knowledge and technical competence. Diagnostic medicalsonographers use independent, professional and ethical judgment, and critical thinking tosafely perform diagnostic sonographic procedures.The sonographer is generally able to perform the following: Obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supportingclinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results;Perform appropriate procedures and record anatomic, pathologic, and/orphysiologic data for interpretation by a physician;Record, analyze, and process diagnostic data and other pertinentobservations made during the procedure for presentation to theinterpreting physician;Exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of sonographicand/or other diagnostic services;Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients andcolleagues;Act in a professional and ethical mannerFacilitate communication and education to elicit patient cooperation andunderstanding of expectations, and responds to questions regardingsonographic examination.
1.22Cleveland Clinic Mercy HospitalSchool of Diagnostic Medical SonographyCanton, OHPROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospitaloffers a 12-month, CAAHEP accredited program which qualifies the graduate, to apply for theARDMS abdomen and ob/gyn examinations.Full time enrollment consists of up to forty (40) hours per week attendance. Students attend7:00am-3:30pm Monday through Friday. This includes both classroom and clinical experience.Part time enrollment and distance education are not available.
1.23Cleveland Clinic Mercy HospitalSchool of Diagnostic Medical SonographyCanton, OHPROGRAM ORGANIZATIONThe School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospitalis directed in consultation with the Medical Director. The Program Director has line authorityfrom and accountability to the Radiology Department through the Administrative Director,Radiology Services and The Radiology Schools Manager.An Advisory Committee is organized for the purpose of establishing policies and giving generaldirection. The Committee insures that all persons involved in and affected by the program arefairly represented in all major decisions.
2.1Cleveland Clinic Mercy HospitalSchool of Diagnostic Medical SonographyCanton, OHGENERAL INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITIESAll instructional facilities for the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography are on the campus ofCleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital. The students are not required to commute to other locationsfor any portion of their classroom instruction.CLASSROOMThe MRI conference room is used for most classes. Other conference rooms are locatedthroughout the hospital and may be used occasionally. All rooms seat 10 students easily.OFFICESThe Program Director’s office is located within the Ultrasound Department. Other faculty nothaving private offices can use the Program Director’s office for their own planning, research,counseling, etc. as needed.
2.2Cleveland Clinic Mercy HospitalSchool of Diagnostic Medical SonographyCanton, OHCLINICAL FACILITIESThe School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography uses the facilities of the Ultrasound Departmentat Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital. The Department equipment consists of Acuson Sequoiaunits.Quality Assurance is performed on all equipment on a regular basis by staff, service techniciansand the medical physicist.
2.3Cleveland Clinic Mercy HospitalSchool of Diagnostic Medical SonographyCanton, OHLABORATORY FACILITIESGeneral Ultrasound rooms in the department are used by students and faculty to conductexperiments and to practice ultrasound procedures. The students are provided with scan labexperience for most exams before they attempt them in the Ultrasound Department onpatients.
2.4Cleveland Clinic Mercy HospitalSchool of Diagnostic Medical SonographyCanton, OHLIBRARY FACILITIESThe technical library for the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is located in the ProgramDirector’s Office. There are also books for reference kept in the Ultrasound department.Students and staff may borrow books from the Medical Library as well. The Medical Librarykeeps Ultrasound resources on reference and in circulation. The Medical Library is accessible bybadge swipe system 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. There are several computers available therewith internet access.Students may also take advantage of “Ohio Link” through the medical library in order to obtaintexts and other resources that may not be available in our own Medical Library.
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYPOLICY:POLICY NUMBER:Competency-based CriteriaEFFECTIVE DATE:NOV. 1, 1999REVISED:May, 2000Oct., 20003.111AUTHORIZED BY:Advisory CommitteePREPARED BY:S.Black, R.D.M.S.Minimum acceptable levels of performance have been established for clinical education.These address both quantitative and qualitative standards.QUANTITATIVE:Minimum numbers and types of procedures are required for each quarterly grading period.Completion of these competencies is necessary to receive a passing grade. The student mustsuccessfully complete a minimum of 2 similar, “practice” exams with the clinical instructor,program director or their designee prior to receiving a competency in an exam.All failed competency forms must be turned in to the program director. After 3 failedattempts at competency, the student will be given additional lab instruction/clinicalassistance before another attempt for that competency can be made. Two additional “signedpractices” must be documented prior to re- attempting that exam for a competency.QUALITATIVE:Minimum acceptable performance standards for procedures have been established. In orderto be considered competent in performing the procedure, the student must receive an 80%or higher grade. This is the minimum acceptable standard.
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:POLICY NUMBER:Required Clinical Competencies & Lab AssessmentsEFFECTIVE DATE:November, 1999REVISED:May, 2000April 2008April 2009October 2015May 2016Feb 20213.112AUTHORIZED BY:Advisory CommitteePREPARED BY:S. Bielanski, BS, RDMSDuring the 12-month education, the student must prove to be competent in performing thesome of the following procedures and have knowledge of the following equipment:Achilles SpleenPelvisTransvaginalBreastBladderAbdomen LimitedAbdomen CompleteOB 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimesterBiophysical profilesThoraxThyroidTesticleAbdomen DopplerKneeGI/Appendix*LesionsBiopsy/Needle procedure3D imagingARFIPylorusRenal Doppler*Mesenteric Doppler*Non-cardiac chest* lab assessmentEquipment Comps:SequoiaDoppler3D*
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:POLICY NUMBER:Competency & Lab Assessment time limit policyEFFECTIVE DATE:October 4, 2010REVISED:October 2015May 2016Feb 20213.113AUTHORIZED BY:PREPARED BY:Advisory CommitteeS. Bielanski, BS,RDMSIn order to ensure that patients receive care in a timely manner and that students are givenan adequate amount of time to complete a competency exam, a time limit will be placed onthe competency.The student will be given 50% of time over the appointment time.For exams scheduled as a 30-minute appointment, the student will be given 45 minutes ofscan time to complete the competency.For 60 minute exams the student will be given 90 minutes to complete the competency.If the student does NOT complete the exam in the allotted time, it will be considered anautomatic failure.30 minute exams OB knee1st trimester OBnon-cardiac chest60 minute exams include:Fetal Age (2nd and 3rd trimester OB)Renal DopplerMesenteric DopplerspleenrenalsBPPthyroidlesion/massfetal positionABD limited/RUQABD completeABD DopplerBiopsy/Needle Procedure competencies have no time limit, as it is mainly dependent uponthe Radiologist and patient condition.
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:POLICY NUMBER:Proof of Competency in Performing ProceduresEFFECTIVE DATE:November 1999REVISED:May 2000April 20083.12AUTHORIZED BY:Advisory CommitteePREPARED BY:S.Black R.D.M.S.Under no circumstances will any student be permitted to perform any procedure withoutimmediate supervision prior to being evaluated for competency for that procedure.Competency checks will be performed by a registered staff sonographer or the ProgramDirector. Any competencies given by a “registry ready” sonographer must be performedunder supervision of, checked and undersigned by the program director.Competencies and lab assessments may only be performed during normally scheduledclinical hours. (No afternoons or weekends)A list shall be posted in the Department indicating all procedures for which a student hasbeen competency checked. This list will be updated on an ongoing basis by the ProgramDirector.
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:POLICY NUMBER:Overtime CompensationEFFECTIVE DATE:November 1999REVISED:Sept. 2002May 20003.130AUTHORIZED BY:Advisory CommitteePREPARED BY:S. Black R.D.M.S.All justified overtime will be documented on the student's Attendance Record. This time willbe reviewed on a regular basis and the student will be advised as to his/her available time.Compensatory/Overtime time may not be used to obtain early graduation or to missscheduled classes. Compensatory time may be applied toward sick time, professional days orpersonal business.Compensatory time will be granted at the discretion of the Program Director. Permission ordenial will be based on the policies concerning academic standing, sick time, and classschedule. Refer to Policies #4.230, #4.231, #4.232, #4.3, #7.421 and #7.43.
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:SPOLICY NUMBER:3.131Scheduling - Total Time AllowedEFFECTIVE DATE:November,1999REVISED:May 2000AUTHORIZED BY:AdvisoryCommitteePREPARED BY:S. Black R.D.M.S.The total number of hours a student spends in the training program shall not exceed forty(40) hours per week. This will include classroom instruction and clinical experience. Noaveraging of variable hours or weeks will be permitted.To insure quality patient care, a student will be permitted to remain past the normal shiftending time All overtime compensation must be taken according to Policy #3.130.Make up time falls under a different ruling. Please refer to policy # 7.48
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:CPOLICY NUMBER:3.132Clinical Rotation SchedulesEFFECTIVE DATE:REVISED:November, 1999Feb 2021AUTHORIZED BY:PREPARED BY:AdvisoryCommitteeS. Bielanski, BS,RDMSThe clinical rotation schedules are posted in advance. Every effort is made to assure that allstudents will have equal opportunity to experience all possible clinical learning situations.*NOTE: No changes will be made in the rotation schedule without permission from theProgram Director, Clinical Coordinator or designate.Students that have completed all required clinical competencies for the current quarter mayrequest a rotation through another area for educational purposes. These areas include, butare not limited to:-radiologist-radiology- mammography- vascular lab- MRI-specials- cardiac lab-ultrasound off-site-CT- nuclear medicine- radiation therapy -ultrasound off-shiftsThe program director will coordinate with other areas to schedule the student’s rotation andwill inform the student of the scheduled time. Allowed time length of each rotation will bebased on the student’s clinical performance and the educational value of the rotation. Everyeffort will be made to accommodate reasonable requests.
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:POLICY NUMBER:3.133Daily Shift AssignmentsEFFECTIVE DATE:November, 1999REVISED:AUTHORIZED BY:PREPARED BY:AdvisoryCommitteeS. Black, R.D.M.S.Students will be scheduled forty (40) hours a week. This will include weekdays only and willencompass both clinical time and classes.**NOTE: No changes will be made in the schedule without permission from faculty of theSchool.
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:POLICY NUMBER:3.14Distribution of Clinical ExperienceEFFECTIVE DATE:November 1999REVISED:January 2006October 2015Feb 2021AUTHORIZED BY:PREPARED BY:AdvisoryCommitteeS. Bielanski, R.D.M.S.Clinical assignments include the following approximates for types of clinical experience andare subject to change based on student needs:AbdomenObstetrical/GYNSuperficial StructuresMSK44.6%35.9%19.2%0.3%
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:POLICY NUMBER:Validation of Clinical Competency RequirementsEFFECTIVE DATE:November, 1999REVISED:Feb. 20213.15AUTHORIZED BY:Advisory CommitteePREPARED BY:S. Bielanski, R.D.M.S.The required clinical competencies listed in Policy #3.122 will be reviewed annually by theProgram Director and appropriate faculty. The following criteria should be used in updatingclinical requirements:-Availability of Procedures in Ultrasound Department-Availability of Clinical Assignments for each Student-Difficulty Level of Required Procedures-Time Constraints of Training Process-Requirements of Potential Employees-CAAHEP standards and guidelines*NOTE: The Program Director is responsible for conducting external validation studies ofthe Program and reporting to the advisory committee. The program director may seekadvice from other personnel either internally or externally.
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:POLICY NUMBER:Clinical Supervision3.2EFFECTIVE DATE:REVISED:November, 1999May 2000April 2008Feb 2021AUTHORIZED BY:PREPARED BY:S. Bielanski, BS, RDMSAdvisory CommitteeA Registered Sonographer shall be present on the premises in the Ultrasound Departmentat all times for assistance when students are performing exams. This includes exams forwhich the student has proved competent.Students must have a Sonographer present when performing an exam for whichcompetency has not been proven.In order for students to gain confidence and independence, the students may perform aprocedure without the sonographer constantly in the room if all of the following exists:(1)Student has proven competent to perform exam(2)The student is performing a 3rd or 4th quarter exam(3)A qualified Sonographer reviews exam/rescans before patient is dismissedand is immediately available if the student requires assistance.
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:CPOLICY NUMBER:3.3Clinical CoordinatorEFFECTIVE DATE:November, 1999REVISED:Feb 2021AUTHORIZED BY:AdvisoryCommitteePREPARED BY:S. Bielanski, BS,RDMSThe Clinical Coordinator, School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, shall have the primaryresponsibility for evaluating student performance in diagnostic sonography.
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:POLICY NUMBER:3.41Student CapacityEFFECTIVE DATE:November, 1999REVISED:AUTHORIZED BY:PREPARED BY:Advisory CommitteeS. Black, R.D.M.S.The number of students enrolled in the Program shall not exceed recommendations of theJRC-DMS. The JRC-DMS must be notified if a change in capacity of students is requested.
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:POLICY NUMBER:Attrition RateEFFECTIVE DATE:November, 19993.42REVISED:Feb 2021AUTHORIZED BY:PREPARED BY:AdvisoryCommitteeS. Bielanski, BS, RDMSThe Program Director will be responsible for conducting attrition studies and exit interviewson a regular basis to help identify reasons for attrition. The Program Director also may seekadvice from personnel within the Department of Ultrasound, Radiology or from personnelwithin the hospital.
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:POLICY NUMBER:4.11Didactic Curriculum - ContentEFFECTIVE DATE:November, 1999REVISED:AUTHORIZED BY:PREPARED BY:AdvisoryCommitteeS. Black, R.D.M.S.A file shall be maintained for all updated course objectives and outlines. This file is open forreview by all students and members of the faculty and staff.The Program Director shall keep copies of all tests, exams, and evaluations in a locked file.These are to be open to authorized faculty for their use only.
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:POLICY NUMBER:4.21Class AttendanceEFFECTIVE DATE:November, 1999REVISED:May 2000AUTHORIZED BY:AdvisoryCommitteePREPARED BY:S. Black, R.D.M.S.All scheduled classes must be attended.It is the student's responsibility to arrange for make-up of any classes or exams missed due toillness. Any exams not made up within two days of the student’s return will be automatic"Fs. Arrangements may be made with the Program Director.Classes missed due to unexcused absences cannot be made up.
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:POLICY NUMBER:Computation of GradesEFFECTIVE DATE:4.220REVISED: Feb 2021November, 1999AUTHORIZED BY:Advisory CommitteePREPARED BY:S. Bielanski, BS, RDMSGrades are computed on a quarterly basis for each course based upon the following gradingsystem:ABCDFI(4.0) Excellent (100%-93%)(3.0) Good(92%-84%)(2.0) Average (83%-75%)(1.0) Poor(74%-69%)(0.0) Failing (68% & below)incompleteGPA Grading LegendA 4.0C 2.3A- 3.7C 2.0B 3.3C- 1.7B 3.0D 1.3B- 2.7D 1.0
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:POLICY NUMBER:4.211Incomplete CreditEFFECTIVE DATE:November, 1999REVISED:AUTHORIZED BY:PREPARED BY:AdvisoryCommitteeS. Black, R.D.M.S.An "I" (Incomplete) may be given at the instructor's discretion if course material is notcompleted on time.The "I" must be replaced with a valid grade no later than six weeks following the end of thequarter.
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:POLICY NUMBER:Transfer CreditEFFECTIVE DATE:4.222REVISED:April 2008November, 1999AUTHORIZED BY:PREPARED BY:AdvisoryCommitteeS. Black, R.D.M.S.To maintain the Program standards of excellence both clinically and academically, transfercredits will not be accepted for courses included in the curriculum for the sonography school.No student will be granted "advanced placement".No credit is given for work experience.*Prerequisites degrees and classes will accepted from appropriately accredited institutions.
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:POLICY NUMBER:Credit HoursEFFECTIVE DATE:November, 19994.223REVISED:March 2021AUTHORIZED BY:Advisory CommitteePREPARED BY:S. Bielanski, BS, RDMSCredit hours are assigned to each course based upon the following guidelines:1.0 credit1.0 credit 12 clock/contact hours75 clinical clock hoursBelow are the course credits required to complete the program:FIRST QUARTERJuly —OctoberIntroduction to UltrasoundAbdomenSectional AnatomyLabClinical IContact HoursCredit 04.5SECOND QUARTEROctober- DecemberGyn/OB 1Obstetric 2/3LabClinical IITHIRD QUARTERJanuary- MarchSuperficial StructuresUltrasound PhysicsLabRegistry Review (physics portion)Clinical III377512263303.06.04th quarter grade4.0FOURTH QUARTERApril - JunePediatric and MiscellaneousRegistry Review(Abd & OB/Gyn)LabClinical IVTOTALCourse schedule may be subject to change.50.572 ( physics review)10347.519204.06.04.554.5
SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHYPOLICYTITLE:POLICY NUMBER:4.230Scholastic StandingEFFECTIVE DATE:November, 1999REVISED:AUTHORIZED BY:PREPARED BY:AdvisoryCommitteeS. Black, R.D.M.S.Scholastic standing shall be defined by the following criteria:(1) Good Standing: The student is progressing in a satisfactory manner, maintaining atleast a 2.0 cumulative GPA, and a passing grade for each class offered.(2) Academic Probation: The student is not performing satisfactorily.(a) Failure to maintain a 2.0 GPA(b) Failure to pass any course in the curriculum, including clinical(3) Disciplinary Probation: The student exhibits unacceptable behavior patterns. Referto Student Cond
Program Director of the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography The Ultrasound Department is ACR accredited ACR 1891 Preston White Drive Reston, VA 20191-4397 Phone- (703) 648-8900 Web site: www.acr.org The School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is CAAHEP accredited CAAHEP 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 P:727-210-2350
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