PROGRAM HANDBOOK Class Of 2024 - Bynder.uwhealth
PROGRAM HANDBOOKClass of 2024Revised August 2022610 N Whitney Way Suite 440Madison, WI 53705Phone 608.263.8338 Fax 608.263.920
INTRODUCTION . 5WELCOME TO THE UW HOSPITAL AND CLINICS SCHOOL OF DIAGNOSTIC MEDICALSONOGRAPHY .5CONTACT INFORMATION . 6UWHC SCHOOL OF DMS – FACULTY .6ACADEMIC ADVISING – UNIVERSITY ADVISORS .6INSTITUTIONAL AND PROGRAM STANDARDS .7UW HEALTH MISSION, VISION AND VALUES .7PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY.7CAAHEP ACCREDITATION .7INSTITUTIONAL AND ADMISSIONS POLICIES.7ADMISSION COMMITTEE .7ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS .8Basic Patient Care Experience Prerequisite to DMS . 8APPLICATION DEADLINES .9PREREQUISITE CURRICULUM .9APPLICATION CHECKLIST . 10ADMISSIONS / ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE . 10TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF SONOGRAPHERS . 11CONFIDENTIALITY . 11FACULTY GRIEVANCE POLICY. 11HARASSMENT POLICY . 11INFECTION CONTROL EDUCATION POLICY . 12LIBRARY RESOURCES . 12NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION POLICY . 12CLINICAL SITE ON-BOARDING REQUIREMENTS. 12STUDENT BACKGROUND CHECKS, ONGOING REPORTING, ARDMS PRE-SCREENINGPOLICY. 12RECORDS AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION POLICY . 12STUDENT RECORDS . 12STUDENT WITHDRAWAL POLICY . 12VOLUNTARY SCAN LAB CONSENT / INCIDENTAL FINDINGS POLICY . 13FINANCIAL INFORMATION. 13APPLICATION FEE AND ENROLLMENT FEE . 13TUITION . 13TEXTBOOKS . 13REFUNDS . 13MEALS AND HOUSING. 13ATTIRE . 13HEALTH REQUIREMENTS AND HEALTH INSURANCE . 142
FINANCIAL AID . 14ADDITIONAL EXPENSES . 14ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE POLICIES . 15CLOCKING IN AND OUT AT CLINICAL SITES . 15CLINICAL SITE STAFFING ABSENCE . 15ABSENCE REQUEST POLICY. 16Additional Guidelines . 16LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY . 16INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY. 17CPR POLICY . 17DISABILITY POLICY. 17PREGNANCY POLICY . 17WORK STOPPAGE POLICY . 17HOLIDAY POLICY . 17VACATION POLICY . 18BEREAVEMENT POLICY . 18SERVICE - WORK POLICY . 18INTERVIEW POLICY FOR SENIOR STUDENTS UWHC SCHOOL OF DMS. 18ACADEMIC POLICIES . 18PROGRAM CURRICULUM . 18GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . 18BOARD EXAM ATTEMPT POLICY . 19GRADING AND EVALUATION . 19Scan Lab Proficiencies . 19Practical Final Exams . 20ACADEMIC STANDARDS. 20Clinical Course Policy – Clinical Probation / Behavioral Probation . 20Clinical Course Policy – Academic Probation / Behavioral Probation . 20Incompletes . 20Repeating Courses . 20Attendance . 20Certification / Registries . 21Academic Calendar . 21STUDENT AWARDS . 21PROGRAM CURRICULUM. 21ADULT CARDIAC SONOGRAPHY / VASCULAR SONOGRAPHY OPTION . 21Program Goals . 21Adult Cardiac Sonography Objectives . 21Echocardiographer Role as a H ealthcare Professional . 22Echocardiography Standards . 23Adult Cardiac / Vascular Ultrasound Course Schedule . 23Adult Cardiac Sonography / Vascular Sonography options Course Descriptions . 233
ABDOMINAL SONOGRAPHY - EXTENDED/ OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGYSONOGRAPHY / VASCULAR SONOGRAPHY OPTION. 26Program Goals . 26Abdominal Sonography - Extended/ Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography / Vascular SonographyObjectives . 26General Medical Sonographer Role as a H ealthcare Professional . 27Abdominal Sonography - Extended/ Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography / Vascular SonographyStandards . 28Abdominal Sonography - Extended/ Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography / Vascular SonographyCourse Schedule . 29Abdominal Sonography - Extended/ Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography / Vascular SonographyCourse Descriptions . 29CLINICAL SITE INFORMATION . 32CLINICAL SITES AND SUPERVISION POLICY . 32USE OF CLINICAL FACILITY RESOURCES . 32CLINICAL EXPOSURE PRECAUTIONS . 32CLINICAL ROTATION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS . 33ADULT CARDIAC / VASCULAR SONOGRAPHY CLINICAL SITES . 33ABDOMINAL SONOGRAPHY - EXTENDED/ OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGYSONOGRAPHY / VASCULAR SONOGRAPHY CLINICAL SITES. 33CLINICAL SITE HOURS. 37CLINICAL GRADING AND EVALUATION . 38PLAN FOR COMPETENCY-BASED CLINICAL EDUCATION . 38CLINICAL GRADING . 38CLINICAL EVALUATION PROCESS. 38PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR CODES AND POLICIES . 40PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT. 40ACADEMIC CONDUCT. 40CLINICAL CONDUCT. 40CLINICAL COURSE POLICY – CLINICAL PROBATION / BEHAVIORAL PROBATION. 41CLINICAL COURSE POLICY – ACADEMIC PROBATION / BEHAVIORAL PROBATION. 41DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS. 41DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS . 42Clinical . 43Didactic Classes, Presentations and Guest Lectures . 43TIPS FOR APPROPRIATELY USING SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITES . 43Personal Privacy . 43Protection of Patient Information . 43Professionalism . 43E-MAIL POLICY . 44TWITTER – CLOSED UWHC SCHOOL OF DMS ACCOUNT . 44Twitter Guidelines: . 44COMMUNICATION AND MENTAL HEALTH . 444
INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the UW Hospital and Clinics School of Diagnostic Medical SonographyUW Health is the integrated health system of the University of Wisconsin-Madison serving more than 600,000patients each year in the Upper Midwest and beyond with approximately 1,750 physicians and 21,000 staff at sevenhospitals and more than 80 outpatient sites. UW Health is governed by the UW Hospitals and Clinics Authority andpartners with UW School of Medicine and Public Health to fulfill their patient care, research, education, andcommunity service missions.UW School of Medicine and Public Health is the nation's only combined school of medicine and public health. Its1,750 faculty in 10 basic science and 17 clinical departments engage in research, education and clinical care at UWHealth's clinic locations, University Hospital, American Family Children’s Hospital, UW Health at the AmericanCenter, UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital, other Madison hospitals and approximately 80 regional locations.UW Health is a nationally recognized regional health system that includes: University Hospital, a 505-bed regional referral center that is home to a Level One adult and pediatric traumacenter, American College of Surgeons-verified Burn Center, one of the nation's largest organ transplantprograms, one of the nation's first certified comprehensive stroke centers and the UW Carbone Cancer Center,one of 41 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive centers in the countryUW Health at The American Center, a 56-bed, community-based health, and wellness facilityAmerican Family Children's Hospital, a nationally ranked, 111-bed facility with pediatric and surgical neonatalintensive care unitUnityPoint Health-Meriter, a 358-bed community-based hospital providing a complete range of medical andsurgical services for residents of Dane county and surrounding communities. Learn more about the UW Healthand UnityPoint Health-Meriter PartnershipUW Health Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed, post-acute inpatient rehabilitation facilityA regional division that extends to Rockford, Illinois, and includes the 343-bed Swedish American Hospital, anassociated 34-bed inpatient/outpatient medical center in Belvidere, Illinois, and regional cancer center inRockford.The University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (UWHC) campus is the host site for the CAAHEP (Commissionon Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography(DMS) Program that was started in 1980. The UWHC School DMS is affiliated with Carroll University, EdgewoodCollege, Marian University, University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh, University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and theUniversity of Wisconsin – Milwaukee to offer a baccalaureate degree and post-baccalaureate program in diagnosticmedical sonography. Students complete their pre-requisite course work at their sponsor university, and theirprofessional education at UWHC. Prospective students may apply to the Adult Cardiac Sonography / VascularSonography options or Abdominal Sonography - Extended/ Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography / VascularSonography educational programs.Abdominal Sonography - Extended/ Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography / Vascular Sonography and AdultCardiac Sonography / Vascular Sonography options include didactic and clinical instruction in the areas ofabdomen, small parts obstetrics and gynecology, cardiac and vascular ultrasound in a format that integratesclassroom teaching and practical experience. Laboratory demonstrations of equipment control operation andpatient examination methods are employed in all courses. The school places great emphasis on clinical training inaddition to a didactic curriculum with a weekly schedule that includes classes and clinical training.Disclaimer: The UWHC School of DMS does not discriminate based on race, sex, handicap, religion, age, nationalorigin, or veteran’s status. The program does not practice open enrollment and does not maintain a waiting list.5
CONTACT INFORMATIONAny questions or concerns regarding the admissions, education curricula, or administrative policies held by theUWHC School of DMS should be directed to the Program Director.UWHC School of DMS – FacultyMichelle Cordio M.Ed., ACS, RDMS, RVT, RDCS, FASEProgram DirectorPhone: 608-890-6493Email: mcordio@uwhealth.orgMindy Vanderleest MBA, RDMS, RVTGeneral/Vascular Sonography InstructorPhone: 608-890-6295Email: mvanderleest@uwhealth.orgJami Parkins M.Ed., RDMS, RVTClinical Education CoordinatorGeneral/Vascular Sonography OptionPhone: 608-890-9186Email: jparkins@uwhealth.orgSteve Williams BS, RDCS, RVTEchocardiography/Vascular Sonography InstructorPhone: 608-890-6951Email: swilliams3@uwhealth.orgLindsey Thomas BS, RDCS, RVTClinical Education CoordinatorEchocardiography/Vascular Sonography OptionPhone: 608-890-7985Email: lthomas@uwhealth.orgPeter S. Rahko MDEchocardiography/Vascular Sonography OptionMedical DirectorHailee Krall BS, RDMS, RVTGeneral/Vascular Sonography InstructorPhone: TBDEmail: hkrall@uwhealth.orgLori Mankowski-Gettle MDGeneral/Vascular Sonography OptionMedical DirectorMailing Address:School of Diagnostic Medical SonographyUniversity of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics610 N. Whitney Way, Suite 440Madison, WI 53705Fax: 608-263-9208Website: -ultrasound-school/Academic Advising – University AdvisorsAll students are assigned to an academic advisor upon admission to their affiliate university and all new freshmenmust meet with their advisor before they will be permitted to register for their first term. These requirements aresubject to change, and if a student is unsure of the requirements for their program, they need to consult their advisingoffice.Carroll University:Lucinda Glaser (262) 524-7435Edgewood College:Savanna Meo (608) 663 3212Kyle Sanger (608)663-2826Marian University:Cheryl Seelig (920) 716-1884Sean Fitzpatrick (920) 923-7677UW-Milwaukee:William Mueller (414) 229-2758UW-La CrosseMelissa Weege (608) 785-6979UW-OshkoshMallory Janquart (920) 424-0678Once students are accepted into the UWHC School of DMS, the Program Director and Clinical EducationCoordinator serve as academic advisors in conjunction with the assigned advisor from the UW-Milwaukee, La Crosse,Oshkosh, Edgewood College, Marian University or Carroll University.6
INSTITUTIONAL AND PROGRAM STANDARDSUW Health Mission, Vision and ValuesUW Health MissionAdvancing health without compromise through:ServiceScholarshipScienceSocial ResponsibilityUW Health ValuesUW Health is guided in the pursuit of its mission andvision by a set of core ectAccountabilityDiversityUW Health VisionRemarkable HealthcareUW Health is profoundly committed to being a diverse and inclusive environment for patients, visitors, staff,and physicians.Program PhilosophyThe mission of the UWHC School of DMS is to educate students in the art and science of diagnostic medicalsonography and to prepare competent entry-level general, cardiac, and vascular sonographers in the cognitive(knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.Our graduates serve all of Wisconsin, which parallels the mission of the University of Wisconsin (UW) -Madison.Our mission complements the missions of UW Health, UW Center for Health Sciences and the UWHC. Theseoverall missions include caring for the ill and injured, serving community health needs, educating new healthprofessionals, and furthering the use for medical research through medical imaging. As an integral part of the UWHChealth community, students participate in the achievement of the schools and institution’s mission and goals.Under the management of the Program Director, Clinical Education Coordinator, Clinical Instructors, and staff,student sonographers experience clinical and didactic situations conducive to learning. Student sonographers grow inknowledge, ability, and as individuals, as they progress toward a career in the health profession.Our school’s mission is achieved when the graduate has successfully completed the program as determined by theprogram standards. The program’s mission, goals, outcomes, and standards are evaluated annually by the faculty,department and hospital administration and the school advisory committee.CAAHEP AccreditationThe UWHC School of DMS is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health EducationPrograms (CAAHEP) www.caahep.org.Mailing address:Phone:727-210-23509355 - 113th St. N, #7709Seminole, FL 33775Fax:727-210-2354Email: mail@caahep.orgINSTITUTIONAL AND ADMISSIONS POLICIESAdmission CommitteeThe admission committee for the UWHC School of DMS is as follows: Program Director (PD) General/Vascular Sonography Clinical Education Coordinator (CEC) Echocardiography/Vascular Sonography Clinical Education Coordinator (CEC) General/Vascular Sonography Instructor Echocardiography/Vascular Sonography Instructor7
Eligibility RequirementsPlease note that you must be currently enrolled at one of our Academic Affiliates and seeking a Bachelor ofScience degree to be eligible for application into our program. Admission to UWHC School of DMS is highlycompetitive and granted to a limited number of applicants each year. Only the most qualified candidates will be invitedto proceed through each step of the selection process. Interviews are not guaranteed. A diagnostic medical sonographystudent must be a mature, professional, dependable person who is “people oriented” and genuinely interested incaring for individuals who are ill, injured or disabled. All applicants are evaluated on the same basis regardless of race,sex, sexual orientation, handicap, religion, age, national origin, or veteran’s status.The following information offers a general description outlining the attributes of a successful candidate: Students must be in good health and physical condition to be capable of performing the duties required of asonographer. Immunizations must be current. Applicants to the program must have attained the level, scope, and breadth of educational preparedness necessaryto meet the demands of the rapidly evolving, highly technical, ethical, and diverse professional curriculum taughtat UWHC School of DMS. Priority consideration will be afforded to those applicants who have completed all prerequisite courses with anearned grade of “C” or higher in each course.o Applicants who are actively enrolled in and making satisfactory progress in a prerequisite course will be givenconsideration.o Applications will be scored accordingly.o Applicants who have outstanding prerequisite course work who are not actively enrolled in and/or are notmaking satisfactory progress in will be deemed ineligible for the current enrollment period. Applicants must demonstrate an academic background that is strong in science and mathematics by completingthe educational requirements as outlined on the following pages. The applicant’s cumulative GPA for preprofessional course work must be at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Practical experience caring for the ill and injured is required as it prepares the student for clinical practice.o Such experience is obtained through CNA certification and a minimum of 100 hours of patient careexperience performed in nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, urgent care, or trauma centers.Basic Patient Care Experience Prerequisite to DMSApplicants must demonstrate health care experience sufficient for developing an understanding of thesonographer role, the health care environment, and their own aptitude for the sonography profession. Directpatient care experience is necessary to ensure a level of proficiency needed to be successful in the sonographyprogram.Applicants should be able to demonstrate knowledge and application of the following: Anticipate and respond to the needs of the patiento Demonstrate age-related and cultural competenceo Demonstrate appropriate patient care in settings outside the sonography department Transport and transfer patients with support equipment; oxygen, IV lines/pumps, urinary catheters,drainage tubes Vital signs including color and skin integrity Clinical history Proper patient positioning, comfort, and draping Privacy Life threatening situations and implementation of emergency care as permitted by institutional policy Reporting and documentation of incidents and/or adverse reactionsA minimum of 100 hours is required. Patient Care experience may be met by one of the following:8
Certified NursingAssistant (CNA) CNA educationcompleted Acceptableexperience hours: CNA hospital /nursing home Imaging assistant Transportor Exercise physiology Medical Assistant(MA)Allied Health Formal MA educationcompleted Acceptable experiencehours: Working as a medicalassistant in thehealthcare setting Formal allied healtheducation completed Acceptable experiencehours: Radiologic Technologist Surgical Technologist Respiratory Therapist ParamedicApplicants must provide proof of current CPR certification from either the AMA or the American Red Cross,by the application deadline. CPR certification needs to include BLS (Basic Life Support) for Adults, Children, andInfants. Students will be required to maintain current CPR certification throughout their clinical education at theUW Hospitals and Clinics School of DMS.o CPR certification courses administered online will not be accepted.Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Candidates who wish to applyto the post-baccalaureate certificate program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography must comply with the followingcriteria:o Currently enrolled in the Universities of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.o Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiologic Technology (BSRT) within the past 5 years.o Achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the BSRT degree grantinginstitution.o Completed the 2-year clinical training in Radiologic Technology at a site affiliated with the UW–Mi
(DMS) Program that was started in 1980. The UWHC School DMS is affiliated with Carroll University, Edgewood College, Marian University, University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee to offer a baccalaureate degree and post -baccalaureate program in diagnostic
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