Transcript Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Tidewater Community College

Diagnostic Medical Sonography at
Tidewater Community College
Choosing a program
• Look for programmatic accreditation
• Assures that you can take professional certification examinations when
they graduate
• The DMS program at TCC is accredited by the commission on
accreditation of allied health education programs (CAAHEP) via The joint
review committee on education in diagnostic medical sonography (JRCDMS).
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: 727-210-2350
Fax: 727-210-2354
www.caahep.org
• JRC-DMS
6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500
Ellicott City, MD 21043
E-mail address: [email protected]
Primary contacts: Cindy Weiland or Gerry Magat
Phone number: 443-973-3251
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Where Are Other DMS
Programs?
• TCC had the first and now one of three accredited general
sonography programs in Virginia
• Abdomen, Obstetrical and gynecological sonography
• There is an accredited Cardiovascular Technology Program
at Sentara School of Health Professions
• Cardiac OR Vascular sonography
• There is a hospital based accredited program at Southside
Regional Hospital in Petersburg, VA.
• There is an accredited general sonography program at
NOVA
• There is an accreditation general sonography program at
PVCC.
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Ultrasound Is The Same As
Sonography
• Ultrasound is non ionizing and can be used to
image:
• Abdomens
• Female pelvis
• Pregnancy
• Blood vessels
• The heart
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What Do Students Ask?
Can I get a job?
How much will I make?
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The Future of Ultrasound – Job
Market Outlook
• The Department of Labor predicts Sonography to
grow “faster than average” until at least 2018.
• Jobs are available in hospitals, doctor’s offices and
imaging centers, education, mobile services and
industry.
• OB office jobs are NOT usually secured by new
graduates.
• Most jobs are flexi or part-time
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What are the salaries for sonographers?
• Salaries vary depending on years of
experience, number of specialties practiced, as
well geographic location. There are
opportunities for full-time and part-time
employment.
• In Hampton Roads most sonographers start in
the low to mid $20’s per hour
• There is often “call” involved in sonography
jobs
• Call back to the department for emergency
cases
www.sdms.org Oct 2005
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DMS Career Specifics
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JOB TITLE
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
JOB DESCRIPTION
A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is a Diagnostic
Ultrasound Professional that is qualified by professional
credentialing and academic and clinical experience to
provide diagnostic patient care services using ultrasound
and related diagnostic procedures. The scope of practice
of the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer includes those
procedures, acts and processes permitted by law, for
which the individual has received education and clinical
experience, has demonstrated competency, and has
completed the appropriate ARDMS certification(s) which is
the standard of practice in ultrasound.
www.sdms.org Oct 2005
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The DMS Program
• The greatest percentage of clinical time and
experience is in “general” or abdominal
sonography
• Approximately 50%
• 20% is in small parts
• 30% is in OB/GYN
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The Professional
Responsibilities
• include, but are not limited, to:
• obtaining and recording an accurate patient history
• performing diagnostic procedures and obtaining
diagnostic images
• analyzing technical information
• using independent judgement in recognizing the
need to extend the scope of the procedure
according to the diagnostic findings
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Sonographers and Vascular Technologists
must be able to:
• Lift more than 50 pounds routinely
• Push and pull routinely
• Bend and stoop routinely
• Have full use of both hands, wrists and
shoulders
• Distinguish audible sounds
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What are some of the technical standards?
• Adequately view sonograms, including color
distinctions
• Work standing on their feet 80% of the time
• Interact compassionately and effectively with the
sick or injured
• Assist patients on and off examining tables
• Communicate effectively with patients and other
health care professionals
• Organize and accurately perform the individual
steps in a sonographic procedure in the proper
sequence
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• Problem solving, which is used in the determination of a
differential diagnosis, requires all of these intellectual
abilities.
• The abilities include measurement, calculation, reasoning,
analysis, and synthesis.
• Motor: All applicants should have sufficient motor function
to move patients as required.
• Examples of emergency treatment reasonably
required of sonographers include cardiopulmonary
resuscitation.
• Students will be required to use both hands at once in order
to obtain an adequate sonographic image.
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Spatial Reasoning
• In addition, the applicant should be able to
comprehend three-dimensional
relationships and to understand the spatial
relationships of structures.
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Working Under Stress
• Sonographers often carry heavy workloads
and are required to function effectively
under stress. They must be able to adapt
to changing environments, to display
flexibility and to learn to make decisions
based upon the findings presented in each
new case or patient.
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DMS at TCC
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL
SONOGRAPHY
• These classes are usually
complete by the
application deadline in
order to meet the
application benchmarks
and earn enough points
to be competitive.
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
BIO 141 Human Anatomy and
Physiology I (4)
HLT 105 Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (1)
HLT 141 Medical Terminology I (2)
MTH 126 Mathematics for Allied
Health (3)
PHY 100 Elements of Physics (4)
STD 101 Orientation to Health
Care (1)
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Note: HLT 143 is acceptable for program application
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Spring Semester
DMS 206 Introduction to Sonography (2)
DMS 207 Sectional Anatomy (2)
DMS 208 Ultrasound Physics Instrumentation I (3)
DMS 211 Abdominal Sonography (4)
DMS 231 Clinical Education I (2)
ENG 111 College Composition I (3) – Usually done prior to
entrance into program
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SECOND YEAR
Summer Semester
DMS 209 Ultrasound Physics Instrumentation
II (3)
DMS 221 Ultrasound Seminar I (3)
DMS 232 Clinical Education II (4)
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Fall Semester
DMS 212 OB GYN Sonography (4)
DMS 223 Introduction to Vascular Ultrasound (3)
DMS 233 Clinical Education III (5)
Humanities Elective (3) Usually done prior to
entrance into program
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Spring Semester
DMS 222 Sonography Review (3)
DMS 234 Clinical Education IV (6)
Social Science Elective (3) Usually done prior to
entrance into program
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Minimum Credits Required 69
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Computer Competence
• All TCC students who plan to graduate in a program in
excess of 45 semester credits are required to demonstrate
basic computer competency with:
• word processing
• spreadsheet
• database
• Internet/e-mail software - Obtained in the DMS
program
• There are two ways to meet requirements:
• Passing designated computer-related course(s)
• Passing a computer competency tests, available in each
campus through the counseling center
• http://www.tcc.edu/students/graduates/computer.htm
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Program Goals
• Purpose: The program's purpose is to develop competent and
professional sonographers, are proficient in all facets of diagnostic
medical ultrasound, are capable of passing the American Registry
of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer's examination, and have a high
degree of adaptability in a changing and rapidly advancing field. A
further aim is to develop qualities of leadership prerequisite to
teaching and supervision in the field of diagnostic medical
sonography.
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• Clinical Objectives: The purpose of the Clinical Education courses is
to provide meaningful, well-balanced sonographic experiences for
student sonographers in preparation for entry-level employment
as sonographers. TCC seeks to prepare competent entry-level
general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor
(skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains related to
diagnostic medical sonography.
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What do students ask? --How do I get into the DMS program?
Are there evening classes?
Can I go part-time?
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How do I get into the DMS
program?
• It’s a VERY competitive program.
• We accept between 15 and 17 students per year
• For more than five years we’ve had over 100
applicants
• This is a full-time DAY program with classes on the
Virginia Beach campus
• Due to clinical component of program.
• Some clinical rotations may be offered on evenings
or weekend shifts
• All courses must be taken sequentially.
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How do I get into the DMS
program?
• Apply by the deadline
• Follow the application instructions
• Meet the benchmarks
• Take as many non-sonography classes as
possible by the application deadline
• Get some medical background experience
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DMS at TCC
• Application deadline is May 15 every year
• 15 – 17 students will be accepted into the program
• Classes start in August
• General education classes in Fall semester
• May be all done with these classes by this time
• Sonography classes start in Spring semester
• Program Director becomes counselor
• Didactic and clinical education components are
intertwined
• Clinical education sites are assigned by faculty
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• Based on input from the DMS advisory committee the following
cut-offs have been used for the past several years to get an
interview:
• All applicants have:
1.Been Virginia residents
2.Completed placement tests and developmental work, if
required
3.Received an A in Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 141)
4.Taken medical terminology with an A or B
5.Received an A or B in Math (MTH 126 or higher)
6.Received an A or B in Physics (PHY 100 or higher or
radiographic physics)
7.Had SOME medical experience
8.Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
Completed and submitted the application on time.
These benchmarks have been recently revised!
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Criminal Background Checks
• Students with a positive criminal background
may not be accepted for an interview.
• Students with a positive criminal background will
be required to undergo screening for eligibility to
sit for the national credentialing examinations
prior to the start of the program through
www.ardms.org
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Do I Need to Submit a
Transcript With The Program
Application?
• You submit an official transcript to TCC for transfer
courses AND
• Submit an unofficial transcript along with the health
professions application. Transcripts often delay the
evaluation of applications and this will help ensure
you receive “points” for all classes completed by the
application deadline.
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DMS Application Information
• Students will admitted to the program on
a “point” system. The following courses
may be completed prior to the start of the
program and will earn applicants’ points
during the application process:
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DMS Application Points
• College Human Anatomy & Physiology I
(BIO 141)
• A = 40 pts.; B = 15 pts.; C = 5 pts.(Do not
meet benchmark requirements)
• College Math (MTH 126 or higher)
• A = 25 pts.; B = 15 pts.; C = 5 pts. (Does not
meet benchmark requirements)
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Application Points
• College physics (PHY 100 or higher or
radiographic physics)
• A = 25 pts.; B = 15 pts.; C = 5 pts. (Does
not meet benchmark requirements)
• Medical Terminology (HLT 141 or 143)
• A = 20 pts.; B = 5 pts.; C = 1 pts. (Does not
meet benchmark requirements)
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DMS Application Points
• All remaining courses earn
• A = 5 pts.; B = 3 pts.; C = 1 pt.
• English 111
• One Social Science elective
• A Humanities elective
• (See http://www.tcc.edu/academics/programs/elective.htm
for a complete listing of acceptable electives)
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Application Points
• Introduction to microcomputers
• or documentation of computer competence
• No points are earned for challenge of skills
• Orientation to Healthcare (A = 3; B = 1)
• No points are earned for CPR certification
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DMS Application Points
• Students will earn points for medical
background. Formal education will earn the
following points:
• Radiography senior students or registered
radiographers = 30 pts.
• Four-year health programs = 25 pts.
• Two-year allied health programs = 20 pts.
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DMS Application Points
• One year health programs or completion of the state licensure
examination for nurse aid or other allied health background
less than one year in length = 15 pts.
• Programs of one year or less = 10 pts.
• Nurse Aid, EMT, medical assistant, dental assistant,
phlebotomy
• Applicants with no medical background should consider
taking a nurse aid (CNA) course in order to earn some points
in this category. This is also a very good way to obtain
patient care skills and be sure that a hands-on health care
field is really what you want from a career choice.
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General Education Coursework
• All accepted students will be required to
complete the first semester of general education
course successfully prior to the start of
sonography coursework. Any student not
successfully completing general education
coursework will be replaced with an alternate
candidate who has completed all general
education coursework
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Can I Earn Extra Points ?
• For instance can I take BIO 142 and earn extra
points?
• No.
• Can I earn points for being an EMT AND a nurse
aid program?
• No.
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What Happens After The
Interview?
• If invited to interview students earn points for the
interview process
• Students are invited to write an essay and earn points for
that
• Based on points from:
• Grades
• Experience
• Interview
• Essay
• The top 15 – 17 students are invited into the
program
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DMS Clinical Education
• This is a full-time day program with all didactic course
work located on the Virginia Beach campus of TCC.
• Students are responsible for their own
transportation to clinical sites
• Excessive tardiness will result in dismissal from the
program
• Clinical sites may be ANY hospital or other
designated setting located in South Hampton Roads
and the Peninsula.
• Program officials will assign clinical rotations to
students
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Medical Physical Examination
Requirements
• Students who have been accepted into the program
will be required to submit documentation of a
medical examination, including vaccination records,
prior to entering the program.
• Some clinical rotations have STRICTER requirements
than TCC and may REQUIRE titer results.
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Program Absence Policy
• All students will adhere to a strict attendance policy
• 6 personal days are allowed for clinical
• One first Spring and Summer semesters
• Two Fall and second Spring semesters
• above that all absences may affect clinical grades
and must be made up
• All students are allowed two personal days per
semester (One in Summer semester) for didactic
classes
• Above that all absences may affect didactic
grades
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DMS Dress Code
• There is a very strict dress code for clinical and
on-campus scanning labs
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No acrylic or gel nails are allowed
No dark nail color is allowed
Hair must be back or up and out of face
No visible tattoos or facial piercings are allowed
All white or all black shoes are required – no
contrasting color or logos allowed on them
• Scrubs must be solid colors and match
• Contrasting long sleeve t shirt may be worn
underneath
• A white lab jacket is required
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Professionalism
• All students may be removed from the
program at program official discretion
based on professionalism or other non
didactic related issues
• All students must maintain a C in all
classes or they will be removed from the
program
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Patient Privacy
• Students will be held to strict guidelines
regarding patient privacy
• Any violation of patient privacy
standards may result in dismissal from
the program
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Clinical Exposure and Safety
• Some lifting and exposure to body fluids is
likely.
• OSHA guidelines regarding safety will be
strictly enforced
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DMS Coursework
• All students will be assigned significant
amounts of reading and homework
• Not completing these assignments will
impact both didactic grades and course
performance
• Some project work will be assigned to
students
• This will involve powerpoint and other computer
based media assignments
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Other Program Expenses
• Students must join a professional society
• Students must attend a sonography
meeting
• Books
• This may include software costs
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Professional Membership
• All students will be required to join a
professional society during the first
semester of the DMS program
• Approximate cost is $50.00
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The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• www.sdms.org
The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
• www.aium.org
Professional Education
• All students will be required to attend a
continuing education seminar or meeting worth
at least 5 CME credits
• This may require overnight travel
• Approximate cost of travel and lodging varies
based on location of meeting
• Meeting cost will vary based on meeting
location
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DMS Registry Examinations
• The DMS program provides education in
general sonography
• Upon graduation students are eligible to
apply to sit for the ARDMS national
sonography registry
• Total cost of this examination is
approximately $700.00
• Students are eligible to apply to sit for
registry examinations in:
Physics (during Summer semester)
Abdomen (during final Spring semester)
OB/GYN (during final Spring semester)
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General Information
• Go to a Health Professions Open House
• Third Thursday of every month
• Virginia Beach campus – Regional Health
Professions Center
• MN 121, 4 – 5 pm.
• Starts promptly at 4 PM
• For general more program info go to:
www.tcc.edu/healthprofessions
• For other questions contact the program director at
822-7271 or [email protected]
• Felicia M. Toreno, PhD, RDMS, RDCS, RVT
• Director, DMS
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• Based on input from the DMS advisory committee the following cutoffs have been used for the past several years to get an interview:
• All applicants have:
1.Been Virginia residents
2.Completed placement tests and developmental work, if
required
3.Received an A in Human Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 141)
4.Taken medical terminology with an A or B
5.Received an A or B in Math (MTH 126 or higher)
6.Received an A or B in Physics (PHY 100 or higher or
radiographic physics)
7.Had SOME medical experience
8.Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
Completed and submitted the application on time.
These benchmarks have been recently revised!
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DMS Application Checklist
1. Apply to TCC
2. Take Math and English placement tests
3. Earn points by taking and completing as
many non-DMS courses as possible prior
to application deadline.
4. Take a hands-on medical training
program.
5. Apply to the DMS program
6. Meet the program benchmarks to be
offered an interview
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DMS Application Checklist
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Attend a DMS open house (starts promptly at 4 PM the third
Thursday of every month – no late entries allowed)
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Submit official transcripts AND request they are evaluated
by TCC
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Missing transcripts are often the source of greatest
delay to applicants or cause of non-acceptance into
the program and is the applicant’s responsibility.
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Request transcript evaluation at
https://www.tcc.edu/secure/forms/evaluationrequest
.php
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Submit unofficial transcripts (stapled to application) and
application by May 15 deadline
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This allows points to more easily assigned and helps
prevent non-acceptance due to missing or misplaced
transcripts.
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Incomplete applications will NOT be reviewed.
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QUESTIONS?
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