Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Northampton County Area Community College

Diagnostic Medical Sonography from Northampton County Area Community College is a Campus Certificate Medical Sonography and Ultrasound degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Narrative With America\\\'s growing and aging population, the healthcare sector continues to offer growth in employment opportunities. Sonography is a key part of today\\\'s advanced medical practices, and qualified sonography graduates from Northampton find good-paying, flexible and rewarding positions throughout the country. Completion of the program requirements of Northampton\\\'s Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree or the Specialized Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography allows the graduate the opportunity to sit for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer\\\'s (ARDMS) examination. Mission Statement The mission of Northampton\\\'s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is to provide a quality and comprehensive education in general sonography in a learner-centered environment. The graduates will have the knowledge and skills needed to perform quality sonograms. The graduates will serve as integral members of the health care team by contributing to the diagnosis of the patient\\\'s illness. The program will instill in its graduates an understanding of diversity and cultural differences, empathy, and good communication skills. The graduates will be able to critically think and problem solve in order to meet the required examination protocol and technical needs on atypical patients. The graduates will embrace the concept that learning is a life-long experience in order to maintain currency in the dynamic field of sonography. Program Goals To produce graduates: who are proficient entry-level general diagnostic medical sonographers and display compassion, professionalism, and have good communication skills. with a broad knowledge base that enables them to embrace life-long learning. who are able to adapt to ever-changing technology in the health care industry. who are competent to pass the certification examination. who meet or exceed the needs of their employers. Program Outcomes Quantitative Outcomes To produce graduates who: have a broad knowledge base pass their certification examination Measured through the following benchmarks: student retention rate, student attrition rate, course completion rate, program completion rate, graduation rate, credentialing examination pass rate, job placement and patterns of employment. Qualitative outcomes: To produce graduates who: are proficient entry-level general diagnostic medical sonographers. have good patient skills. protect themselves, peers and co-workers, and patients from communicable diseases. adapt to change. meet or exceed the needs of their employers. Measured through the following benchmarks: clinical performance and clinical competency evaluation, problem solving and critical thinking skills, communication skills, professional development and growth, graduate satisfaction, and employer satisfaction. View more details on Northampton County Area Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Sonography and Ultrasound courses.