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1 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Curriculum Guide Updated 3/31/2016 I. General Overview: The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is offered at the Downtown Campus of the college, located near the heart of the Louisville Medical Center Campus. This is a 62-67credit hour, collegiate program leading to an Associate in Applied Science Degree and prepares the student to assume the responsibilities of a sonographer within health care facilities and elsewhere. These duties and responsibilities include providing patient care and diagnostic images. The curriculum may include course work in the supporting sciences, general education areas and the core program requirements. Interested students should contact the Diagnostic Medical Sonography faculty for additional information. II. Contact Information - Because faculty spend the majority of their time teaching, the preferred method of contact is via . Faculty name: Becky Stevens Faculty Name: Tricia Beckmann Faculty position Program Coordinator Faculty position: Clinical Coordinator Phone number: Phone number: address: becky.stevens@kctcs.edu address: tbeckmann0001@kctcs.edu Mary Warford Phyllis Diedrich Daniel O Bryan Allied Health Secretary Allied Health Master Advisor Allied Health Master Advisor mary.warford@kctcs.edu phyllis.diedrich@kctcs.edu dobryan0005@kctcs.edu Program Web Site: College Web Site: Mailing Address: Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program/Allied Health Division Jefferson Community and Technical College 109 E. Broadway Louisville, KY

2 III. Admission Policies and Procedures: A. College Admission The student must apply to the college before registering for coursework. This can be done on-line or in-person on the first floor of the Jefferson Educational Center. Admission to the College does not imply admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. An Admissions Application to the college may be found on the college website. B. Program Admission The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is a Selective Admissions Program which means not every student in the applicant pool may be accepted. Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is competitive and enrollment in the program is limited because of available faculty, financial, and/or clinical resources at the college or health care facilities. Student selection is made by the President of the College or the President s designee after considering the recommendations of the Selective Admissions Committee. Students are selected each spring semester of the academic year for admission into the program starting in the fall semester of the same year. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program admits sixteen (16) students, 10 in the general concentration and 6 in the vascular concentration. The concentration offered each year may vary. The program begins in the fall of each year. IV. Technical Standards: Diagnostic Medical Sonography involves the provision of direct care for individuals and is characterized by the application of verified knowledge in the skillful performance of Diagnostic Medical Sonography technical functions. Therefore, all applicants should possess: 1. sufficient visual acuity for the observation necessary for patient assessment and care; 2. sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients and members of the health team and to assess health needs of people through the use of monitoring devices (e.g., cardiac monitors, biomedical equipment, fire alarms, etc.) 3. sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly and to implement the skills, including the manipulation of equipment, positioning and lifting patients, required in meeting health needs related to Diagnostic Medical Sonography. 4. sufficient verbal and non-verbal communication skills (speech, reading, and writing) to interact with patients and professional personnel; and 5. sufficient intellectual and emotional functions to plan and implement care for individuals. V. Minimum Requirements Established by the Senate Rules for admission into the Applicant Pool: In order to be considered by the DMS Admissions Committee, each applicant must attend a pre-admissions conference and present the following credentials: To The Office of Admissions: Application for admission to the college Official transcripts of all post-secondary education. ACT or SAT Score Report. Documentation denoting completion of NAA100, HST101 or HST 104 with a grade of C or better or a graduate of an accredited Allied Health or Nursing Program. 2

3 Preference may be given to: 1. applicants with an ACT composite score of 21 or above, or COMPASS scores in Math (Algebra) 55 or above, in Reading 84 or above, and in Writing 75 or above. 2. applicants who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better (4.0 scale) in 10 hours of college credit applicable to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. 3. applicants who have graduated or are graduate eligible from a two-year accredited Allied Health program or have the minimum of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in a clinically related field. 4. applicants who are veterans, spouses of military veterans, and also for displaced workers who qualify under the Trade Adjustment Act. VI. Program Application Process and Deadlines: Program applications will be made available during DMS Program Pre-Admission Conference held on various dates/times. Conference dates/times for the current academic year are identified on this curriculum guide. The application process and procedures are reviewed during the pre-admission orientations. Therefore, all students interested in applying to the DMS Program must attend a pre-admission conference. No appointment is necessary for the pre-admission conference; just bring a copy of your transcripts. The application(s) and appropriate credentials must be received by May 15, 3:00 PM of the year in which the student is applying for admission in order to be considered by the DMS Admissions Committee. Applications to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program can be submitted after April 15. To The Program for Application This is the documentation that needs to be included in the DMS application packet (envelope) submitted to the program faculty. It is important that all required documentation is included in the packet. Copy of documents of all post-secondary education (Do not request official transcripts for the application packet). You need to have a copy of your transcripts from any college that you want course work considered for transfer to JCTC. The student can usually print these copies themselves from the given college data base (unofficial transcripts). If you are a student at JCTC you will need a copy of the JCTC transcript as well. The student can go to People Soft and print this. Transcripts submitted in the application should reflect completion of all prerequisites/general education requirements for the DMS program with a C or better. Completed DMS Program Application Form (this form is only obtained at a pre-admission conference). Be sure to include concentration preference. Completed Transcript Evaluation Form (leave last column blank) Documentation of the Health Care Basic Skills (HST104 or HST101) requirement or its equivalent Documentation of Computer Literacy or its equivalent Letter of Intent CPR Certification If you turn in an incomplete packet, you will not be considered for admission If you are not admitted into the program you must come and pick-up completed packets by June 30. Submitted documents will be destroyed after June 30. 3

4 VII. Selection Process and Deadlines: The selection process is based on: There are 30 possible points awarded. The number of points awarded will determine the most eligible applicants. The final selection of class is at the discretion of the selection committee. Applicants for admission are evaluated objectively based on the following point system: Points are awarded based on the applicant's cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better (4 point scale) in college credit applicable to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. GPA courses applicable to program Point Distribution for GPA 2.5 = 4 points 2.8 = 5 points 3.0 = 6 points 3.2 = 7 points 3.5 = 8 points 3.8 = 9 points 4.0 = 10 points Points are awarded for grades made in the following classes: A = 5 points B = 3 points Physics A & P I A & PII Graduates of a clinically related field Applicants who have graduated or are graduate eligible from a two-year accredited Allied Health program or have a minimum of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in a clinically related field will receive 5 points. TOTAL VIII. Post Admission Requirements and Deadlines: The following immunizations are required for program admission. The date for program orientation will be provided in the acceptance letter into the program. Accepted students should bring documentation of the following to orientation: PPD Skin Test (TB) Varicella - Acceptable Varicella documentation will be either a Varicella titer or proof of 2 doses of Varicella vaccine. Hepatitis B Series or Titer (recommended not required) MMR 4

5 Revised Addendum XI. Criminal Background Checks and Drug Testing: All Allied Health majors with a clinical component within their major must submit to a criminal background check and drug screening. This is to ensure a safe clinical environment for both students and the public and to meet the contractual requirements of area healthcare facilities. Situations in which a student does not have a satisfactory background check or drug test, will be reviewed by the Dean of Allied Health on a case-by-case basis. Convictions involving the following crimes may serve to disqualify a person from participating in required clinical learning experiences: 1. any felony, whether listed below or not 2. crimes involving drugs, including but not limited to unlawful possession or distribution 3. crimes of physical violence to include any type of abuse (child, spousal, or of the elderly), abduction such as kidnapping, manslaughter, murder, robbery, sexual crimes, possession of a restricted fire arm or any related weapons offenses, assault and battery or 4. conviction of a misdemeanor related to abuse, neglect or exploitation. Drug screening may be required of a student at any time throughout the course of study if there is reasonable suspicion on the part of the program faculty that the student may be using a controlled substance not prescribed by a health care provider. Positive findings on a drug screen or refusal to submit to a requested drug screen will result in immediate administrative withdrawal of the student from the program. Each student will be given the designated facility and time once they are accepted into the program. The cost of background checks and drug testing is the responsibility of each student. Specific location and time for Drug and Background Check will be given to students during orientation. X. Accreditation: Jefferson Community and Technical College is a public, comprehensive, postsecondary institution accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) U.S. Highway 19 North, Clearwater, FL , Phone , XI. Credentialing Exam(s)/Licensure: Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate is eligible to sit for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registry examination in the appropriate concentration. XII. Financial Information/Expenses: Specific questions concerning financial assistance should be directed to the Downtown Campus Financial Aid Office located on the 4 th floor of the Jefferson Education Center or by calling (502) Financial Aid information is also available on the college website Textbooks Approximately $ Thumb Drive Approximately $40.00 Trajecsys Approximately $ Uniforms Approximately $ Tuition - $ per credit hour Liability Insurance - $11.00 per semester/term. This cost will be included in the clinical course each semester when the student registers. Background Checks, Drug Screen - $85.00 Graduation Expenses Variable (Required) Check with bookstore for current prices. Transportation Variable ARDMS Registry Fee SPI -$200.00, Specialty Exams - $ each 5

6 XIII. Additional Information A. Incoming Freshmen - Students must take the following college introduction course FYE 105 within the first two (2) semesters of college. Students transferring college course work into Jefferson Community and Technical College are exempt from this requirement. B. Developmental Course Work Students needing developmental math courses cannot take collegiate math and/or science courses until they successfully complete their development courses. Students needing developmental English or Reading can only take a computer class until they successfully complete their developmental courses. C. Placement/Assessment Testing The ACT and Compass math scores are only good for two (2) years and the English scores are only good for five (5) years. If they are older, you must be Compass tested again for that section. D. Other Requirements The CPR requirement must be successfully completed prior to application to the DMS program and must be kept current throughout the program. Documentation of successful completion of a minimum 75-hour Health Care Basic Skills (HST104 or HST101) course or its equivalent and computer literacy competency as defined by KCTCS are required prior to application to the DMS program. HST 104 or HST101 is a course offered at JCTC that will meet this requirement. Students are permitted to register for the HST104 or HST101 course as slots are available. Successful completion of the HST course with a C or better meets the DMS program requirement and the certification exam is not required. Students that have graduated from a two-year accredited Allied Health or Nursing program or are currently a CNA are exempt from the Health Basic Care course requirement. E. All enrolled students are required to take the ARDMS Registry exams prior to graduation. The SPI and the specialty exams will be taken during the final summer session. The general students will take the Abdomen and OB/GYN Specialty exams. The vascular students will take the Vascular Technology specialty exam. The SPI exam is considered the exit exam for the program therefore; the score will need to be submitted to the program coordinator. The cost of the SPI exam is $ The cost of each ARDMS specialty exam is $ The Vascular students have an optional credentialing exam in addition to the SPI Physics exams but in lieu of the ARDMS specialty exam, through Cardiovascular Credentialing International or CCI. The cost of the CCI exam is $350. F. Employment The current job market for sonographers fluctuates in the Greater Louisville area. There may be jobs available upon immediate graduation. However, if the graduate is willing to relocate job opportunity increase greatly. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Jefferson Community and Technical College does not guarantee job placement. G. Leave of Absence A student may request a leave of absence not to exceed the next available course sequence semester that was previously uncompleted. The student would be required to re-enroll in the beginning course sequence semester of which the leave of absence interrupted. The student is required to successfully complete the entire semester before progressing to the next. Each semester course sequence is offered only once per school year. 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. It is the student s responsibility to keep program coordinator informed of intensions to return or withdraw from program prior to the beginning of the application time frame. Course Time Limitations BIO 137 cannot be older than five years BIO 139 cannot be older than five years AHS 120 cannot be older than five years 6

7 IVX. Sample Curriculum & Course Sequence First Year General and Vascular Options Prerequisites COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE CREDITS MAT150 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 ENG101 WRITING I 3 HERITAGE/HUMANITIES 3 SOCIAL INTERACTION 3 BIO137 BIO139 PHY151 PHY152 HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I AND HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS OR INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS OR (3) PHY171 APPLIED PHYSICS (4) SUPPORT COURSE SUBTOTAL AHS120 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 1 HST104 HEALTH CARE BASIC SKILLS 3 SUBTOTAL 4 NOTE: ALL OF THE ABOVE COURSES AND COMPUTER LITERACY MUST BE COMPLETED WITH A C OR BETTER AND CPR CERTIFICATION PRIOR TO APPLICATION TO THE DMS PROGRAM 7

8 Second Year Technical Courses GENERAL OPTION FALL DMS111 ABDOMINAL SONOGRAPHY 7 DMS116 OB/GYN SONOGRAPHY 6 DMS126 CLINICAL EDUCATION I 4 SPRING DMS121 SONOGRAPHY PHYSICS AND INSTRUMENTATION 6 DMS230 CLINICAL EDUCATION II 8 SUMMER DMS199 ONLINE PHYSICS REVIEW AND 1 DMS201 ONLINE ABDOMEN REVIEW AND 1 DMS202 ONLINE OB/GYN REVIEW 1 DMS240 CLINICAL EDUCATION III 5 SUBTOTAL 39 TOTAL

9 VASCULAR OPTION FALL DMS117 VASCULAR SONOGRAPHY I 7 DMS118 VASCULAR SONOGRAPHY II 6 DMS136 DMS121 DMS236 VASCULAR CLINICAL EDUCATION I SPRING SONOGRAPHY PHYSICS AND INSTRUMENTATION VASCULAR CLINICAL EDUCATION II SUMMER DMS199 ONLINE PHYSICS REVIEW AND 1 DMS204 ONLINE VASCULAR REVIEW 2 DMS206 DMS237 ONLINE VASCULAR SONOGRAPHY III VASCULAR CLINICAL EDUCATION III 3 5 SUBTOTAL 42 TOTAL The Kentucky Community and Technical College System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sex or handicap in employment, educational programs or activities as set forth in Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of