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1 W. 16 th St. Sedalia, MO Applicant Information and Application Materials DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY Associate of Applied Science Degree Program Applications are due March 1, 2016 This means all application materials must be received and date stamped in the Admissions office by 5 p.m. on March 1 st. If you are mailing your materials, it is highly suggested you mail them by February 15 th to ensure timely arrival. The only exception that will be made is for transcripts that have not arrived. In this instance, an applicant will be contacted and transcripts will be accepted after March 1 st if the applicant can provide a receipt from the previous college attended confirming a request was made dated February 15 th or earlier. Please return all application materials to: Admissions Office State Fair Community College 3201 West 16th St. Sedalia, MO Fax: (660) For Questions, Contact: Admissions Office Phone: (660) State Fair Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or age in its programs and activities or in employment. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Director of Human Resources, Hopkins Student Services Center, (660) , or Dean of Student and Academic Support Services, Hopkins Student Services Center, (660) The Hopkins Center is located on SFCC s Sedalia campus at 3201 W. 16th St. Sedalia, MO Inquires also may be directed to the U.S Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights at OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.

2 2 Dear Applicant: Thank you for your interest in State Fair Community College s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program are admitted to the college on the same basis as other students, but admission to the college does not ensure admission into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. The Admissions Committee comprised of the Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, members of the advisory committee and possibly other college personnel will evaluate students for the class. In order to apply to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program you must do the following: Checklist of Required Materials begins here: Please check off as you complete each task. For your application to be considered, each bulleted item must be completed accurately. This checklist is provided for your benefit and should not be submitted with your application packet. Step One: Meet State Fair Community College Admission Procedures: (If you are currently attending SFCC, you should have already completed the tasks listed in this section.) Submit an online SFCC Application for Admission at Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended. For all college courses completed as dual credit, transcripts must be requested from each college awarding credit (as well as the high school transcripts). If you currently attend SFCC, this step is unnecessary. All transcripts must be requested by February 15 th. Take a placement test: ACT, ASSET, or COMPASS (see SFCC course catalog for more information). All development courses must be taken and passed with a C or higher, based upon assessment test scores. (For International Students see admission procedures in SFCC course catalog.) Step Two: Meet State Fair Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Admission Procedures: Enroll in and complete the seven prerequisite courses: o College Algebra, Statistics, or higher Mathematics course* (3 credit hours must pass with a B or higher) o College Physics I with Lab (5 credit hours must pass with a B or higher) OR Radiographic Physics** (3 credit hours must pass with a B or higher) OR Technical Science (4 credit hours must pass with a B or higher) o English Composition I (3 credit hours must pass with a B or higher) o Medical Terminology I (3 credit hours must pass with a B or higher) o Human Anatomy with Lab ( 4 or 5 credit hours must pass with a B or higher) o Human Physiology with Lab (4 or 5 credit hours must pass with a B or higher) o US History or American/National Government (3 credit hours must pass with a C or higher)

3 3 Additional courses to enroll and complete in order to meet the AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree requirements: o General Psychology or General Sociology (3 credit hours must pass with a C or higher) *As an alternative, students who have completed Intermediate Algebra with a C or higher may take the CLEP test. Scores of 63 or higher in College Algebra will fulfill this requirement. Study guides are available in the library. **Please note that Radiographic Physics can only be taken as part of the Radiologic Technology Program. This is not a course in which you can enroll without being accepted into a Radiologic Technology education program. Students who are completing prerequisites at colleges other than SFCC must send an official transcript documenting completion of, or enrollment in, prerequisite coursework for those courses to be recognized as complete/in progress in the selection process. Also, print an unofficial transcript or a spring schedule that shows proof of enrollment and submit with the application packet. If you currently attend SFCC, you do not need to turn in official transcripts unless courses are currently being taken at another college. All prerequisites, with the exception of College Physics I, must be completed by the end of the spring semester of the year in which the student is applying. College Physics I must be completed by the end of the summer semester of the year in which the student is applying, and MUST be passed with a B or higher. If a student is accepted into the program, and does not meet the College Physics I requirement by the end of the summer semester, the student will no longer be eligible for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at that time. Students who are completing prerequisites at colleges other than SFCC must send an official transcript to SFCC as soon as grades are posted after the end of the spring semester of the year in which the student is applying. Students who are completing College Physics I at colleges other than SFCC in the summer semester of the year in which the student is applying must also send an official transcript to SFCC as soon as grades are posted after the end of the summer semester. NOTE: If you have taken an Anatomy and Physiology I (A/P) (4 credit hours) OR Anatomy and Physiology II course (A/P) (4 credit hours) from an accredited higher education institution, this does NOT satisfy the requirements of either Anatomy or Physiology courses that are required by this program. If your transcript indicates BOTH A/P I AND A/P II courses with a B or higher, each course was 4 or more credit hours and the courses each had their own lab component, this will satisfy the Anatomy and Physiology requirements of this program. If a student takes A/P I and A/P II and one of the grades for these are lower than a B, the student must repeat that course or take SFCC s separate Anatomy and Physiology courses. All required (including prerequisites for the program) science courses must meet the requirement of having been completed within the last 10 years at the time of application to the SFCC Diagnostic Medical Sonography program GPA for all college level course work. The GPA will be figured to the one hundredth position and not rounded beyond that point (such as 3.45 or 2.99). GPA is checked at the end of the spring semester of the school year in which the student is applying. 1. Submit a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Application for Admission Form (in addition to the online SFCC Application for Admission), which is included in this packet. A student is eligible to submit a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Application packet when all prerequisites are complete or the student will have all prerequisites completed by the end of the spring semester with the exception of College Physics I (must be complete by end of summer

4 4 semester), of the year in which the student is applying. (Students wishing to apply for the program in 2016 must have all prerequisites completed by the end of the spring 2016 semester, with the exception of College Physics I which must be completed by end of summer 2016 semester). 2. Have three people who know you well complete both Reference Form Part 1 and Reference Form Part 2 and collect the sealed envelopes. The applicant must sign the reference forms and every line on the reference forms must be completed or the entire application packet will be considered incomplete. 3. Arrange to observe sonograms being performed in the hospital or imaging center of your choice. Do NOT complete your observation in a facility or department that only performs OB sonography. Applicant must read and complete the Applicant Observation Form. Every area must be completed, with signature and date listed for the form to be accepted. Have your supervising sonographer complete the Hospital Observation Evaluation Form. Applicant must sign this form on the appropriate line before giving to the sonographer for evaluation purposes. Please note: If your Applicant Observation Form and the Hospital Observation Evaluation Form do not reflect a variety of ultrasound exams (not just OB exams), your observation requirement, and your application will be considered incomplete. Complete and/or collect items 1-3, place in one large envelope and submit prior to the deadline. DO NOT submit items 1 3 separately. All application materials must be received by March 1 st, This means all application materials must be received and date stamped in the Admissions office by 5 p.m. on March 1 st. If you are mailing your materials, it is highly suggested you mail them by February 15 th to ensure timely arrival. The only exception that will be made is for transcripts that have not arrived. In this instance, an applicant will be contacted and transcripts will be accepted after March 1 st if the applicant can provide a receipt from the previous college attended confirming a request was made dated February 15 th or earlier. Late application materials will NOT be accepted. After March 1 st, all complete applications will be evaluated. All materials submitted are considered privileged and are not available for students to view. All incomplete packets will be considered ineligible. Any missing signatures will disqualify packets. Students with complete applications, who meet the Essential Qualifications for Admission and Continuance, will be invited to a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Workshop (this is not something in which you can enroll). The workshop will be held in April and all applicants will complete an interview, type an essay answer, and complete a critical thinking exam. Students invited to the workshop will receive a letter via with specific dates and times and the essay topic. Students who are applying with the intention of being a non-local student may be accommodated in order to complete workshop requirements at an approved location near your residence. Students who have been invited to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography workshop must complete the workshop to be considered for the program. The following chart lists how applicants earn points toward admission into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program:

5 5 Candidates will be evaluated on a 500-point scale. Points will be awarded as described below: Criteria Formula for calculating points Points Possible Number of pre-req and gen. ed. courses completed by the Credit hours completed x 100 end of the spring semester in which the student is applying 100/23 GPA in pre-req and gen. ed. courses GPA x 100/ Interview Avg. scores from interview 100 Essay Avg. scores from essay 100 Health Sciences Reasoning Test Score from exam 100 Total 500 Applicants who were selected as alternates for last year s class and completed the entire application process will be awarded 5 points. Credit for Experiential Learning: Applicants who are ARRT registered (or have recently completed or are in the process of completing a JRCERT accredited Radiologic Technology Program) will be awarded 15 points. (Program must be completed prior to the first semester of SFCC s DMS program). Applicants who are board registered or licensed in non-imaging health care professions (or have recently completed or are in the process of completing an accredited healthcare education program) will be awarded 10 points. Examples of accepted, non-imaging health care professions are occupational therapy, respiratory therapy and nursing. The profession must include direct patient care to qualify for this credit. (Program must be completed prior to the first semester of SFCC s DMS program). Other healthcare experience will be evaluated on an individual basis by the Admissions Committee. The Health Sciences Reasoning Test is scored by Insight Assessments, Inc. When we receive the test scores, the Admissions Committee will meet. You will be notified via in June as to your standing. Please do not call, as this information is not given out by telephone. All applicants will be notified of their status accepted or alternate. All applicants, accepted or alternate, must return the acceptance notification by the deadline indicating acceptance or decline of the offer as a class member or alternate. Please be sure you have a current address and in mystar. If you are unsure, please stop by Student Services and provide them with your current address, address (your SFCC is considered your primary unless you are not a current SFCC student) and telephone number. We cannot offer admission to all qualified applicants. Our enrollment at this time is limited to a maximum of six (6) students in the local area due to clinical site availability. Local is defined by a radius of 100 miles from the State Fair Community College Sedalia campus address. The program will also accept a maximum of ten (10) students who are considered non-local. A non-local student is anyone residing more than 150 miles from the Sedalia campus. The status of local and non-local is decided at the time of application and will not change if the student chooses to move after the application has been submitted. Students whose residential address falls between 100 and 150 miles of SFCC s Sedalia campus will have the choice of applying as a local or non-local student. Local students will be required to attend scan lab on the Sedalia campus. These students will be provided with a clinical site by the college. Non-local students will be required to fulfill their scan lab obligations by attending clinical hours in the area of their residence. The college will NOT provide a clinical site for non-local students. Non-local students will

6 6 be responsible for obtaining their own clinical site that follows the JRC-DMS standards. These standards will be provided to the student along with a clinical affiliation agreement that must be signed by the appropriate hospital administrator. Clinical sites MUST be approved by both the college and the participating hospital prior to the start date of the program. Non-local students are encouraged to begin looking for a clinical site prior to acceptance to help ensure site availability by the start date of the program. Only students meeting the minimum requirements will be presented to the Admissions Committee. Final selection will be made by the Admissions Committee and the six (6) local and ten (10) non-local applicants with the highest total scores will be selected for the class. The following information is evaluated during the selection process: Personal references, number of prerequisite and general education courses completed, GPA in prerequisite and general education courses, oral communication skills, written communication skills, professionalism, critical thinking ability, motivation for the profession, and realistic expectations. Also, all materials submitted to program in previous years will be reviewed each year if applicant chooses to reapply. The information above is directly related to the program s mission, vision and goals. The information listed above is the only information that is considered during the selection process. Every effort is made to insure that the selection process is fair and equitable to all applicants. Multiple interview ratings and essay ratings are averaged in determining the final score. The selection process strives to achieve a well-rounded assessment of the student as a whole. The number of courses completed is just as important as the grades in those courses. Critical thinking skills are just as important as GPA. It is the policy of SFCC and the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students. SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. Students with Disabilities Students with documented disabilities who are applying for admission to State Fair Community College s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program are welcome according to guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with documented disabilities, who have the abilities to assume the role and meet expected educational outcomes as required for all students seeking the Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree. These abilities are outlined in the Essential Qualifications for Admission and Continuance, below. Non-Discrimination/Accommodation Notice: State Fair Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or age in its programs and activities or in employment. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy: Director of Human Resources, Hopkins Student Services Center, (660) , or Dean of Student and Academic Support Services, Hopkins Student Services Center, (660) The Hopkins Center is located on SFCC s Sedalia campus at 3201 W. 16th St. Sedalia, MO Inquires also may be directed to the U.S Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights at OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.

7 7 Accommodation Notice: Interested persons may obtain information as to the existence and location of services, activities and facilities at State Fair Community College that are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities by contacting the Access Office, Student Services Office, Hopkins Student Services Center, Room 751, SFCC, 3201 W. 16th Street, Sedalia, MO 65301, (660) Applicants are accepted into the program contingent on a satisfactory background check, a negative drug screening and completion of all required immunizations. Any applicant who has been convicted of felonies and/or misdemeanors must discuss this matter with the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director. Required immunizations include: Measles, Mumps, & Rubella Varicella Influenza Hepatitis B Series Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis (TDAP) within last 10 years PPD (2 Step TB skin test) Final Admission to the program will occur when the above criteria have been met and completed, and reviewed by the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Admissions Committee. No student will be admitted after five (5) class days have elapsed. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us. Patti Rudick M.Ed, BSRT, RT(R), RDMS Dana Goosen Program Director Student Success Navigator prudick@sfccmo.edu dgoosen@sfccmo.edu (660) (660)

8 8 About the Program Graduates of SFCC s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program will earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Through classroom theory, laboratory practice and clinical application, students learn to safely use ultrasound in the diagnosis of trauma and disease. Students are introduced to the vast opportunities in diagnostic medical sonography and achieve entry level competency in the performance and evaluation of ultrasound examinations and procedures. Admissions Students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program are admitted to the college on the same basis as other students, but admission to the college does not ensure admission into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. The Admissions Committee comprised of the Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, members of the advisory committee and possibly other college personnel will evaluate students for the class. The prospective student should submit the following information no later than March 1 st of the year they wish to enter the program. 1. Online SFCC Application for Admission 2. All transcripts must be requested by February 15 th ; only need transcripts for courses not completed at SFCC 3. Scores for placement ACT, ASSET, or COMPASS 4. Diagnostic Medical Sonography Application Packet (submit items a-d in one large envelope) a. Application for Admission Form Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program b. Three reference forms (4 pages each) in sealed and signed envelopes c. Applicant Observation Form d. Hospital Observation Evaluation Form A new application packet must be submitted each year an applicant chooses to apply. All materials submitted to the program in previous years will be reviewed each year if applicant chooses to reapply. Minimum Requirements In order to be considered in the application class and be presented to the Admissions Committee, the applicant must: 1. Be able to complete all prerequisite coursework, listed on the following page, by the end of the spring semester of the year in which the student is applying, with the exception of College Physics I (must be completed by the end of the summer semester of the year in which the student is applying). 2. Meet the Essential Qualifications of Candidates for Admission and Continuance 3. Have a cumulative college GPA of 3.00 or greater on a 4.0 scale. The GPA will be figured to the one hundredth position and not rounded beyond that point. GPA is checked at the end of the spring semester of the school year in which the student is applying. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be presented to the Admissions Committee.

9 9 Prerequisites All prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester for the year in which the student is applying, with the exception of College Physics I (must be completed by the end of the summer semester). For students wishing to apply for the class that begins in the fall of 2016, all prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester of 2016, with the exception of College Physics I (must be completed by the end of the summer semester of 2016). 1. College Algebra, Statistics, or higher Mathematics course* (3 credit hours must pass with a B or higher) 2. College Physics I with Lab (5 credit hours must pass with a B or higher) OR Radiographic Physics** (3 credit hours must pass with a B or higher) OR Technical Science (4 credit hours must pass with a B or higher) 3. English Composition I (3 credit hours must pass with a B or higher) 4. Medical Terminology I (3 credit hours must pass with a B or higher) 5. Human Anatomy with Lab (4 or 5 credit hours must pass with a B or higher) 6. Human Physiology with Lab (4 or 5 credit hours must pass with a B or higher) 7. US History or American/National Government (3 credit hours must pass with a C or higher) *As an alternative, students who have completed Intermediate Algebra with a C or higher may take the CLEP test. Scores of 63 or higher in College Algebra will fulfill this requirement. Study guides are available in the library. **Please note that Radiographic Physics can only be taken as part of the Radiologic Technology Program. This is not a course in which you can enroll without being accepted into a Radiologic Technology education program. Transcript evidence of course completion must be requested by the February 15 th deadline to be considered in the selection process. It is the student s responsibility to verify receipt of transcripts. IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS WITH AN ASSOCIATE OR HIGHER DEGREE Already having a degree impacts your eligibility for federal and state financial aid programs. This is especially true if you are planning on taking pre-requisite courses prior to being accepted into one of the allied health programs. If this is the case for you, please contact the Financial Aid Services Office. They will be more than happy to review your situation and discuss your options.

10 10 Academic Forgiveness Policy (Regulation 2531) Academic forgiveness is designed to help students overcome previously earned poor grades in order to meet new career and/or educational goals and/or to meet graduation requirements. State Fair Community College permits students to petition for academic forgiveness of course work completed at least five years prior to the petition date. Approval of the petition permits a new start without the handicap of the prior academic record. A student eligible for consideration may apply for academic forgiveness by petitioning the Dean of Student and Academic Support Services using the following guidelines: 1. The following conditions must be met: State Fair Community College course work subject to the petition must have been taken five or more calendar years prior to the date of the petition. There must have been a break in enrollment at SFCC of at least two calendar years after the term for which the petition is filed. 2. When invoking academic forgiveness, a student may designate not more than two (2) academic terms (fall, spring, or summer) to be forgiven in his/her academic record. Only terms completed prior to returning to SFCC may be designated. 3. At the time of petitioning for academic forgiveness, the student must have completed 12 credit hours within the previous 12 months with an earned GPA of at least 3.0 at SFCC. 4. A petition for academic forgiveness will not be considered if a degree has been earned from SFCC subsequent to the semester(s) in question. 5. All forgiven course work will continue to appear on the transcript but will not be included in the student s SFCC cumulative GPA, nor shall any course in the term be counted toward a degree granted by SFCC. 6. Academic forgiveness will be granted only once. 7. This procedure refers to SFCC only. A student transferring from or to another institution will have to follow the other institution s procedure. 8. Grades that have been forgiven will not be exempt from academic progress related to Financial Aid and Veteran s Administration educational benefits or for athletic eligibility. Academic forgiveness does not apply to these processes. 9. Students who have been granted academic forgiveness will not be considered for graduation with honors. (Approved 3/13/14)

11 11 Essential Qualifications For Admission and Continuance State Fair Community College (SFCC) Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography certifies that the holder of that degree has been educated to competently enter practice as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, having demonstrated competency in cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains. Both professional coursework and general education requirements contribute to the development and completion of these competencies. To be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers certifying examination, all components of the degree program must be completed. In order to successfully complete these competencies and to ensure the health and safety of patients, fellow candidates, faculty, and other health care providers, the abilities listed on the following pages are required. These requirements are consistent with the employment requirements of our clinical education sites. Each person who completes a letter of recommendation form will also be evaluating the applicant s ability to meet the Essential Qualifications, and one or more concerns from the person completing the recommendation form may result in the student not being accepted to the program. MOTOR SKILLS Candidates should have sufficient motor function so that they are able to execute movements required to provide general care and examination to patients in all diagnostic imaging settings. In general, this requires candidates to be able to regularly lift at least pounds (in assisting in patient transfers); stand/walk 6-7 hours per 8 hour shift with prolonged standing; bend, stoop and twist repetitively, lasting several minutes each time, carry up to 20 pounds, move carts weighing 200 lbs, and reach a height of 6 feet to activate emergency call buttons and reach equipment. Fine and gross motor movement of the upper extremities is required in all of the above. SENSORY Candidates must be able to observe a patient accurately, align the transducer with the body parts to be imaged, and observe and appreciate both verbal and non-verbal communications when performing diagnostic imaging studies. Candidates should have normal functional vision with corrective eyewear. Candidates should have auditory ability sufficient for physical monitoring and assessment of client health needs, which includes hearing faint body sounds, faint voices, hearing and assessing minute changes in pitch, hearing situations when not able to see lips, and hearing auditory alarms with or without auxiliary aids. BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL Candidates must have emotional stability in order to approach situations and apply critical thinking skills in a systematic and professional manner. They must be capable of exercising good judgment and promptly completing the responsibilities involved in the examination and care of patients. Candidates must communicate effectively and sensitively with other students, faculty, staff, patients, family, and other professionals. Candidates must be able to deal effectively with the stresses encountered in nearly 40 hours of class work per week in addition to family and life demands. They must express their ideas and feelings clearly and demonstrate a willingness and ability to give and receive feedback. COMMUNICATION Candidates must be able to effectively explain diagnostic imaging procedures to both the patient and family members, utilize questioning techniques to obtain accurate clinical histories, and give directions during the study. Candidates must be able to communicate orally and in writing with individuals of all backgrounds and educational levels.

12 12 COGNITIVE Candidates must be able to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, integrate and synthesize in the context of undergraduate Diagnostic Medical Sonography education. Candidates must be able to quickly read and comprehend extensive written material. They must also be able to recall, evaluate, and apply information and engage in critical thinking in the classroom and clinical setting. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Candidates must possess the ability to reason morally and practice diagnostic medical sonography in an ethical manner. Candidates must be willing to learn and abide by professional practice standards. They must possess the attributes that include compassion, empathy, integrity, honesty, responsibility and tolerance. Candidates must be able to engage in examination and patient care delivery in all settings and be able to deliver care to all patient populations including but not limited to children, adolescents, adults, developmentally disabled persons, medically compromised patients and vulnerable adults. Candidates who are selected for the program must pass a criminal background check as required by our clinical education sites. While these abilities are required to successfully complete the competencies leading to the Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree, successful completion of the requirements for a degree does not guarantee eligibility to take the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists Certifying exams. Eligibility for examination requires that the candidate be of good moral character. Conviction of a misdemeanor or felony may indicate a lack of good moral character for ARDMS/ARRT purposes. The ARDMS and ARRT Ethics Committees conduct a thorough review of all convictions. Documentation required for a review includes written personal explanation of the activity and court records to verify the conviction, sentence, and completion of the sentence. It is important that the candidate understand there is a moral character requirement for eligibility for examination. Anything less than complete and total disclosure of any and all convictions will be considered as having provided false or misleading information to the ARDMS/ARRT. This is grounds for permanent denial of eligibility for certification. The ARDMS and the ARRT may conduct criminal background searches whenever appropriate. If you have concerns regarding your eligibility to sit for the ARDMS or ARRT examinations, please contact the ARDMS at: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite 600 Rockville, MD Tel: (301) or (800) * Fax: (301) Or the ARRT at: The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 1255 Northland Drive St. Paul, MN Tel: (651) Or CCI at: Cardiovascular Credentialing International 1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 102 Raleigh, NC Phone: (800) * Fax: (919)

13 13 Clinical Education Clinical Education plays a very significant role in your development as a professional Sonographer. Attendance in clinical rotations is not optional. This means that you will need to plan carefully to avoid clinical absences. Your clinical rotations will occur at a wide variety of locations and may include some evening and weekend rotations. Unlike traditional college courses, clinical rotations will usually consist of 8 to 12-hour shifts. Some questions you should ask yourself include: Do I have dependable transportation? Will I be able to afford gas to travel to and from clinicals (keep in mind the fluctuating gas prices)? Will my employer be flexible with my clinical education schedule? o *It is strongly recommended that students do NOT attempt to work more than a few hours a week due to the intense educational demands of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. How reliable are my child care arrangements? What alternatives do I have if my child is too sick for daycare? There may be times when you will miss a clinical rotation because of illness, but if you miss too much time you may be required to make that time up, repeat the course, or you may be released from the program. Due to the size of the facility, the presence of students from other Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs, and the standards for student/clinical staff ratios, there will be only one student at a time at many of the facilities. The technologists and staff at the facilities will make every effort to welcome you and make you feel comfortable. However, you should realize that congeniality is a two-way street. The friendlier and more outgoing you are the warmer reception you will receive in return. Prior to Starting your Clinical Rotation: 1. Must have a satisfactory background check 2. Must provide documentation of required immunizations 3. Must complete and pass a drug screen 4. Must have a valid CPR certification for the duration of the clinical rotations 5. Must complete any hospital or department orientation as required by the clinical site Transportation It is the student s responsibility to provide transportation that will permit prompt and dependable reporting for each clinical education assignment. Although we make every attempt to minimize the travel distance for students to their clinical sites, this is not always possible due to circumstances beyond our control. The student may be required to travel distances in excess of 2 hours for their clinical rotation. Non-Local Students For students who are considered non-local and wish to participate in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, an appropriate clinical site will need to be secured in their own location. Non-local students are

14 14 encouraged to begin looking for a clinical site prior to acceptance to help ensure site availability by the start date of the program. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program will assist students in this process, and a clinical affiliation agreement (contract) will need to be signed between the College and the facility agreeing to allow the student to do their clinical hours, prior to starting the program. Although we will be assisting you with this process, the responsibility to secure a clinical site location is ultimately up to the student in non-local situations. We are not able to anticipate every location that we may receive student applications from, nor are we able to secure and maintain clinical site relationships in every possible student location throughout the United States. If you have questions about this or would like us to contact specific facilities on your behalf, we are happy to do this. However, please know that facilities approached by you or the college are under no obligation to enter into a clinical affiliation agreement based on our request, and facilities are generally more open to entering into agreements when they are familiar with the individual making the request. A few tips to securing a clinical site in your own location are: Visit the potential site in person to start building a relationship with the site. Contact the department supervisor about availability. Ask friends and family about connections they may have to people affiliated with the site. Some potential challenges to securing a clinical site in your own location are: The site may be able to accommodate students for only a specific period of time. The site may not meet accreditation standards and guidelines. Other sonography programs in the area may already have agreements with the site, and therefore the site may not be able to accommodate additional students. If you are unsure about how to approach a facility regarding the request to become a clinical site for you in this program, please contact the Program Director or Student Success Navigator so that they may discuss strategies that may help you to be more successful in this process. Patti Rudick M.Ed, BSRT, RT(R), RDMS Dana Goosen Program Director Student Success Navigator prudick@sfccmo.edu dgoosen@sfccmo.edu (660) (660)

15 15 Fair Practices Statement Institution Accreditation: State Fair Community College has been affiliated with the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools since it was founded. Correspondence status was granted in Full accreditation was granted in 1976, 1981, 1988, and SFCC became accredited through admission to the NCA Higher Learning Commission's Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) in August 2005 and continues to be accredited on an annual basis. The Higher Learning Commission can be contacted through the following: HLC The Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite Chicago, Illinois Phone: (800) or (312) Fax: (312) HLC website: HLC Complaints or concerns about an Institution affiliated with the Commission can be sent to: Program Accreditation: As this is a new program, it is not eligible for accreditation as of the present date. Application for programmatic accreditation is intended to be made to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) in the near future. There is no guarantee that accreditation will be granted, or if it is granted, how long that process will take to complete after the initial application is submitted. Questions or concerns about accreditation can be directed to: JRC-DMS Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography 6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500, Ellicott City, MD Phone: (443) Fax: (866) Website: address: mail@jrcdms.org Or CAAHEP Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL Phone: (727) Fax: (727) Website:

16 16 At this time, SFCC DMS program does not have an advanced placement option within its program. Transfer credits within the DMS program are not accepted at this time. College credits not specific to the DMS program are accepted through State Fair Community College in accordance with their policies and guidelines. Questions about transfer credit can be directed to the Registrar. Please call (660) , or you access the list of colleges with accepted transfer credit at: Withdrawal from Program Students desiring to withdraw from school must contact the Student Services Office and submit a written statement giving reason for withdrawal within seven (7) calendar days of last day's attendance. Refund of Tuition, Fees, and Laboratory Fees For students who have not received financial aid, tuition and fees will be refunded to the student in full, by mail, if the student withdraws before classes begin. Thereafter, the refund schedule on the SFCC website applies. For students who receive financial aid, tuition and fees will be refunded according to the requirements of the Higher Educational Act Technical Amendments of SFCC has adopted the Federal standard refund policy for Title IV recipients who withdraw, are expelled, or stop attending all courses in which they are enrolled during the first 50% of an instructional semester or session. For non-title IV recipients, the SFCC institutional refund policy will apply. To withdraw from all classes, students complete and submit the electronic Student Withdrawal Form located in the I need to... channel under the Student tab in mystar and also on the Add or Drop Classes link in the Registration Tools channel under the Student tab in mystar. A confirmation is sent to the student s SFCC account. A copy of the request is sent to add-drop@sfccmo.edu, the assigned Navigator (if term is in progress), and the Financial Aid Office (if term is in progress and the student is receiving financial aid). The Academic Records and Registrar Office will drop the student from all eligible classes within two business days. The request is processed using the date/time stamp on the student s request. It is possible that the request may not be a complete withdrawal.

17 17 Pregnancy Policy Students should be aware that there is a possibility of radiation injury to an unborn fetus with the greatest risk occurring during the first trimester. Students should also be aware that involvement in direct patient care of some communicable diseases requires additional precautions to avoid putting her fetus at risk. A female student has the option of whether or not she wants to notify program officials of her pregnancy. If the woman chooses to voluntarily inform officials of her pregnancy, it must be in writing and indicate the expected date of delivery. A student who notifies the program of her pregnancy has the following options: Option #1: The student may continue the educational program without modification or interruption. Option #2: The student may continue in the program with restrictions being imposed on clinical rotations: The pregnant student will have limited exposure to the following: 1. Fluoroscopic procedures 2. Any situations involving direct or indirect exposure to radiation 3. Some Surgical procedures 4. Procedures involving radium-implant patients 5. Nuclear Medicine procedures 6. Care of patients with certain communicable diseases Substitute clinical rotations will not be provided. All clinical rotations missed by the student will be made up at the end of the program. This will result in a delay in the completion of the program. In addition to the clinical restrictions, the pregnant student will be expected to complete all of the standard clinical requirements. The pregnant student will be required to comply with all established policies at her clinical facility. Option #3: A pregnant student may request a leave of absence not to exceed one year and either withdraw from or attempt to complete the courses she is currently enrolled in. There would be a place reserved for the student in the next accepted class, and it would not be necessary to submit another application for admission to the program. Option #4: A pregnant student may request to withdraw from the program for an indefinite period of time. If she wished to be reinstated, she must submit an application and compete for readmission to the program. Any previous coursework taken would be re-evaluated at the time of readmission to assure that competency has been maintained. A female student may withdraw declaration of pregnancy at any time. If the student chooses to voluntarily withdraw the declaration of pregnancy, she must inform program officials of her pregnancy declaration withdrawal in writing. Any student who wishes to continue in the program will need to obtain a physician release to return to clinical education after delivery.

18 18 Student Health/Health Insurance The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program will follow the Allied Health Immunization policy (requirements are subject to change without prior notice, and will follow the most current Allied Health policy). Students will complete the Allied Health Immunization Documentation form as well as submit a copy/proof of immunizations. Students are required to report any illness, communicable disease or other condition that might affect the health of the student, patients, or staff to the program director as soon as they become aware of such condition. If the student is exposed to body fluids by needle stick, other puncture wounds or by other means such as splashes in the classroom or during clinical experience it is the responsibility of the student to seek medical attention. The student will be responsible for all medical care expenses associate with such incident. As a student you are not covered under Workman s Compensation; therefore, all students are urged to have some type of medical hospitalization insurance. SFCC faculty and staff are committed to providing an environment that encourages physical health and fitness in smoke-free facilities. Located at the Sedalia campus, the Fred E. Davis Multipurpose Center has both an indoor walking track and a fitness/weight training facility. Any current student may use these facilities during open hours. An outdoor walking and fitness trail is adjacent to the Multipurpose Center. Students may also wish to enroll in one of the physical activity or wellness courses. Visit the SFCC Web site for more information. Each Allied Health student is responsible for his/her own health and hospital insurance coverage. Neither State Fair Community College nor any of the affiliated clinical sites are responsible for payment of charges incurred due to student s illness or injuries. Use of the Emergency Department or other medical providers will be the financial responsibility of the student. It is strongly recommended that each student carry hospitalization insurance. Students should be aware that there is a possibility of radiation injury to an unborn fetus with the greatest risk occurring during the first trimester.

19 19 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Curriculum Course Credit Hours DMS 102 Patient Care and Health Care Communication* 2 DMS 106 Medical Law and Ethics* 1 DMS 110 Scanning Techniques I (Lab)* 3 DMS 112 Scanning Techniques II (Lab)* 2 DMS 120 Sonography Principles & Instrumentation I** 3 DMS 122 Sonography Principles & Instrumentation II** 3 DMS 128 Sonography Principles & Instrumentation Review** 1.5 DMS 130 General Sonography I* 2 DMS 132 General Sonography II* 2 DMS 134 General Sonography III* 2 HEOC 135 Allied Health Career Development* 0.5 DMS 140 OB/GYN Sonography I* 2 DMS 142 OB/GYN Sonography II* 2 DMS 144 OB/GYN Sonography III* 2 DMS 150 Vascular Sonography I* 2 DMS 152 Vascular Sonography II* 2 DMS 154 Vascular Sonography III* 2 DMS 160 Ultrasound Clinical Education I* 3.5 DMS 162 Ultrasound Clinical Education II* 7 DMS 164 Ultrasound Clinical Education III* 4.5 DMS 166 Ultrasound Clinical Education IV* 7 DMS 168 Ultrasound Clinical Education V* 7 DMS 180 DMS Registry Review* 2 *Courses must be completed with a grade of B or higher **Courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher

20 20 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Year 1 Prerequisites Cr Hrs Fall Semester Cr Hrs Spring Semester Cr Hrs MATH 114: College Algebra, Statistics, OR higher level Mathematics course 3 DMS 102: Patient Care 2 DMS 122: Sonography Princ. & Instrumentation II 3 PHYS 105: College Physics I with Lab, Radiographic Physics, OR PHYS 125 Technical Science 4-5 DMS 120: Sonography Princ. & Instrumentation I 3 DMS 112: Scanning Techniques II 2 ENG 101: English Comp. I 3 DMS 110: Scanning Techniques I HEOC 120: Med. Terminology 3 DMS 130: General Sonography I 3 DMS 132: General Sonography II 2 DMS 142: OB/GYN Sonography II 2 2 BIO 207: Human Anatomy with Lab 4 DMS 140: OB/GYN Sonography I 2 DMS 152: Vascular Sonography II 2 BIO 208: Human Physiology with Lab 4 DMS 150: Vascular Sonography I 2 DMS 162: Ultrasound Clinical Education II 7 US History OR American/National Govt. 3 DMS 160: Ultrasound Clinical Education I 3.5 Total Semester credits 18 DMS 100: DMS Prep Workshop 0.5 Total Semester credits 17.5 Year 2 Summer semester Cr Hrs Fall Semester Cr Hrs Spring Semester Cr Hrs DMS 164: Ultrasound Clinical Education III 4.5 DMS 134: General Sonography III 2 DMS 180: DMS Registry Review 2 DMS 128: Sonography Princ. & Instrumentation Review 1.5 DMS 144: OB/GYN Sonography III 2 DMS 168: Ultrasound Clinical Education V 7 PSY 101 Gen. Psychology OR SOC 100 Gen. Sociology 3 DMS 154: Vascular Sonography III 2 HEOC 135: Allied Health Career Development 0.5 Total Semester credits 9 DMS 166: Ultrasound Clinical Education IV 7 DMS 106: Medical Law and Ethics 1 Total Semester credits 13 Total Semester credits 10.5