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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

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Tidewater Community College

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  1. Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Tidewater Community College

  2. 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 (JRC-DMS). • www.caahep.org Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  3. 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 and 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 a program at PVCC. Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  4. Ultrasound Is The Same As Sonography • Ultrasound is non ionizing and can be used to image: • Abdomens • Female pelvis • Pregnancy • Blood vessels • The heart Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  5. What Do Students Ask?Can I get a job?How much will I make? Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  6. 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. Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  7. 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. Presentation Updated June 1, 2014 www.sdms.org Oct 2005

  8. Ultrasound Salaries • Vary greatly from region to region • 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 • Or new grads may start as “flexi” (Part-time) employees at first Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  9. 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 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  10. What are some of the technical standards? • 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 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  11. 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 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  12. Skills Required, cont. • 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 sonogaphers include cardiopulmonary resuscitation. • Students will be required to use both hands at once in order to obtain an adequate sonographic image. Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  13. Spatial Reasoning • In addition, the applicant should be able to comprehend three-dimensional relationships and to understand the spatial relationships of structures. Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  14. 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. Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  15. DMS at TCC ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY • These classes are usually complete or nearly 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) 15 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014 Note: HLT 143 is acceptable for program application

  16. ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY 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 16 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  17. DMS at TCC SECOND YEAR Summer Semester DMS 209 Ultrasound Physics Instrumentation II (3) DMS 221 Ultrasound Seminar I (3) DMS 232 Clinical Education II (4) 10 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  18. ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY 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 15 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  19. ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY Spring Semester DMS 222 Sonography Review (3) DMS 234 Clinical Education IV (6) Social Science Elective (3) Usually done prior to entrance into program 12 Minimum Credits Required 69 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  20. 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 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  21. What do students ask? --- How do I get into the DMS program?Are there evening classes?Can I go part-time? Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  22. How do I get into the DMS program? • It’s a VERY competitive program. • We accept between 15 and 17 students per year • For the past 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. • All courses must be taken sequentially. Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  23. 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 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  24. 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 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  25. DMS Application Benchmarks • 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: • Been Virginia residents • Completed placement tests and developmental work, if required • Taken medical terminology (HLT 141 • Had an A or B in BIO 141 (Next application cycle an A is likely to be required) • Had an A or B in PHY 100 (or higher) • Had an A or B in MTH 126 (or higher) • Had SOME medical experience • Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher • Completed and submitted the application on time; including a copy of all unofficial transcripts Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  26. 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 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  27. 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. Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  28. 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: Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  29. DMS Application Points • College Human Anatomy & Physiology I (effective May 2009) • BIO 141 • A = 40 pts.; B = 15 pts.; C = 5 pts. • College Math • MTH 126 or higher • A = 25 pts.; B = 15 pts.; C = 5 pts. Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  30. Application Points • College physics • PHY 100 or higher • This requirements will be waived for students who have taken radiographic physics • A = 25 pts.; B = 15 pts.; C = 5 pts. • Medical Terminology • HLT 141 or 143 • A = 20 pts.; B = 5 pts.; C = 1 pts. Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  31. 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) Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  32. 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) Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  33. 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. • Other two-year health programs or health related baccalaureate program = 25 pts. Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  34. DMS Application Points • Two Year health program graduates = 20 points • One year health programs or completion of the state licensure examination for nurse aid or EMT = 15 points • Programs of one year or less = 10 pts. • Nurse Aid, EMT, medical 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. Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  35. 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 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  36. 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. Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  37. 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 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  38. 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 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  39. 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 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  40. DMS Dress Code • There is a very strict dress code for clinical • No acrylic 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 uniform or tennis shoes are required – no color allowed on them • White uniforms unless otherwise stated • Some sites may allowed certain color scrubs to be worn • If worn, scrubs must match and be solid colors Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  41. 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 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  42. 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 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  43. Clinical Exposure and Safety • Some lifting and exposure to body fluids is likely. • OSHA guidelines regarding safety will be strictly enforced Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  44. 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 may involve powerpoint or other computer based media assignments Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  45. Are There Other Program Expenses? • Students must join a professional society • Students must attend a sonography meeting Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  46. Professional Membership • All students will be required to join a professional society while in the DMS program • Approximate cost is $50.00 Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  47. The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography • www.sdms.org Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  48. The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine • www.aium.org Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  49. 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 be approximately $350.00 per student Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

  50. DMS Registry Examinations • The DMS program provides education in general sonography • In the last semester OR upon graduation students are eligible to sit for the ARDMS national sonography registry • Cost of this examination is approximately $700.00 • Students are eligible to sit for registry examinations in: Physics Abdomen OB/GYN Presentation Updated June 1, 2014

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