Applications are due March 1, 2016

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Applicant Information and Application Materials

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM

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Associate of Applied Science Degree Program

Applications are due March 1, 2016

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Admissions office by 5 p.m. on March 1

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Please return all application materials to:

Admissions Office

State Fair Community College

3201 West 16th St.

Sedalia, MO 65301

Fax: (660) 596-7473

For Questions, Contact: Admissions Office Phone: (660) 596-7400

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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 www.sfccmo.edu/admissions.

 _____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 15th_.

 ______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 CollegeDiagnostic 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)

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 _____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.

 _____3.00 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

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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 1st_{, 2016.}

This means all application materials must be received and date stamped in the Admissions

office by 5 p.m. on March 1st_{. If you are mailing your materials, it is highly suggested you}

mail them by February 15th_{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 1st_{if the applicant can provide a receipt from the}

previous college attended confirming a request was made dated February 15th_{or earlier.}

Late application materials will NOT be accepted. After March 1st_{, 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 email 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

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Candidates will be evaluated on a 500-point scale. Points will be awarded as described below:

Criteria Formula

for calculating points Possible Points

Number of pre-req and gen. ed. courses completed by the

end of the spring semester in which the student is applying Credit hours completed x 100/23 100 GPA in pre-req and gen. ed. courses GPA x 100/4.0 100

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 email 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 email in mySTAR. If you are unsure, please stop by Student Services and provide them with your current address, email address (your SFCC email is considered your primary email 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.

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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 re-apply.

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 1990. 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,

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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)-530-5832.

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 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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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 1st_{of the year they}

wish to enter the program.

1. Online SFCC Application for Admission

2. All transcripts – must be requested by February 15th_{; 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 re-apply.

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.

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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 15th_{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

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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)

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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 25-100 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

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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 20852-1402

Tel: (301) 738-8401 or (800)-541-9754 * Fax: (301) 738-0312

Or the ARRT at:

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 1255 Northland Drive

St. Paul, MN 55120 Tel: (651) 687-0048

Or CCI at:

Cardiovascular Credentialing International 1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 102

Raleigh, NC 27607

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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

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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 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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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 1968. Full accreditation was granted in 1976, 1981, 1988, and 1999. 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 7-500

Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411 Phone: (800) 621-7440 or (312) 263-0456

Fax: (312) 263-7462 HLC website: http://ncahlc.org/ HLC Email: [email protected]

Complaints or concerns about an Institution affiliated with the Commission can be sent to: [email protected]

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 21043 Phone: (443) 973-3251 | Fax: (866) 738-3444 | Website: www.jrcdms.org

Email address: [email protected] Or

CAAHEP

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 1361 Park Street

Clearwater, FL 33756

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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) 530-5829, or you access the list of colleges with accepted transfer credit at: http://www.sfccmo.edu/pages/986.asp

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 1992. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

3 DMS 132: General Sonography II

2

HEOC 120: Med. Terminology 3 DMS 130: General Sonography I

2 DMS 142: OB/GYN Sonography II

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

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Course Descriptions

Prerequisites: DMS 100 requires application to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program; all other

Diagnostic Medical Sonography courses require admission to the program.

DMS 100 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Prep Workshop (.5)

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Students who meet minimum eligibility requirements upon application to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program will be invited to the workshop. If invited, the applicant must attend the workshop to be considered for the program. The workshop will inform potential students of all aspects of the program, profession and review program requirements. A test is administered to evaluate essential academic skills and critical thinking skills. Students will be invited to the workshop as a part of the application process; it is not a course in which a student can enroll. This is a pass/fail course.

DMS 102 Patient Care and Health Care Communication (2)

Entry-level patient care, professionalism and critical thinking skills utilized in the daily responsibilities of an imaging professional are presented in preparation for student clinical rotations. Best practice verbal and nonverbal communication skills within the health care setting are introduced. Students will learn about appropriate communication for health care providers in culturally sensitive and age-specific situations. Electronic communication basics as well as a brief review of fundamental writing skills will also be covered.

DMS 106 Medical Law and Ethics (1)

Medical law and ethics material presented as specific to the imaging professional, including but not limited to patient rights and confidentiality, medical coding and reimbursement and the sonographer's scope of practice.

DMS 110 Scanning Techniques Lab I (3)

Instructional lab consisting of instructor-guided hands-on scanning sessions in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography lab. Practical basic preparation for student's first clinical education experience. (3 lab)

DMS 112 Scanning Techniques Lab II (2)

Prerequisite: DMS 110. A progressive continuation of DMS 110. Instructional lab consisting of instructor-guided hands-on scanning sessions. Practical intermediate preparation for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography student's continued clinical education experience. (2 lab)

DMS 120 Sonography Principles and Instrumentation I (3)

Comprehensive instruction on acoustic physics, Doppler ultrasound principles, hemodynamics, and ultrasound instrumentation. Bioeffects, safety and the interactions between ultrasound and tissues will be presented. Quality assurance, quality improvement and sonography department protocols will also be covered.

DMS 122 Sonography Principles and Instrumentation II (3)

Prerequisite: DMS 120. Continuation of DMS 120. Comprehensive instruction on acoustic physics, Doppler ultrasound principles, hemodynamics, and ultrasound instrumentation. Bioeffects, safety and the

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DMS 128 Sonography Principles and Instrumentation Review (1.5)

Review of the sonographic principles and instrumentation curricula presented in DMS 120 and DMS 122 in preparation for the Sonography Principles and Instrumentation National Registry Board Exam.

DMS 130 General Sonography I (2)

Course includes a brief review of the anatomy, physiology and sectional anatomy of the human abdomen, superficial structures and noncardiac chest. Pathology and pathophysiology specific to the general concentration will be presented. Recognition of the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the human thoracic, abdominal and superficial anatomy will be taught. Best practice examination methods utilizing ultrasound technology are presented. Basic exam protocols will be discussed.

DMS 132 General Sonography II (2)

Prerequisite: DMS 130. Continuation of DMS 130. Course includes a brief review of the anatomy, physiology and sectional anatomy of the human abdomen, superficial structures and noncardiac chest. Pathology and pathophysiology specific to the general concentration will be presented. Recognition of the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the human thoracic, abdominal and superficial anatomy will be taught. Best practice examination methods utilizing ultrasound technology are presented. Basic exam protocols will be discussed.

DMS 134 General Sonography III (2)

Prerequisite: DMS 132. Continuation of DMS 132. Course includes a brief review of the anatomy, physiology and sectional anatomy of the human abdomen, superficial structures and noncardiac chest. Pathology and pathophysiology specific to the general concentration will be presented. Recognition of the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the human thoracic, abdominal and superficial anatomy will be taught. Best practice examination methods utilizing ultrasound technology are presented. Basic exam protocols will be discussed.

DMS 140 OB/GYN Sonography I (2)

Course includes a brief review of the anatomy, physiology and sectional anatomy of the human gravid and nongravid pelvis. Pathology and pathophysiology specific to the obstetrics and gynecology concentration will be presented. Recognition of the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the female human gravid and nongravid pelvis will be taught. Best practice examination methods utilizing ultrasound

technology are presented. Basic exam protocols will be discussed. Human embryology as appropriate will be presented.

DMS 142 OB/GYN Sonography II (2)

Prerequisite: DMS 140. Continuation of DMS 140. Course includes a brief review of the anatomy, physiology and sectional anatomy of the human gravid and nongravid pelvis. Pathology and

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DMS 144 OB/GYN Sonography III (2)

Prerequisite: DMS 142. Continuation of DMS 142. Course includes a brief review of the anatomy, physiology and sectional anatomy of the human gravid and nongravid pelvis. Pathology and

pathophysiology specific to the obstetrics and gynecology concentration will be presented. Recognition of the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of the female human gravid and nongravid pelvis will be taught. Best practice examination methods utilizing ultrasound technology are presented. Basic exam protocols will be discussed. Human embryology as appropriate will be presented.

DMS 150 Vascular Sonography I (2)

Course includes a brief review of the anatomy, physiology and sectional anatomy of the human venous and arterial systems. Pathology and pathophysiology specific to the vascular concentration will be presented. Recognition of the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of human vascular anatomy will be taught. Best practice direct and indirect examination methods utilizing ultrasound technology are presented. Basic exam protocols will be discussed.

DMS 152 Vascular Sonography II (2)

Prerequisite: DMS 150. Continuation of DMS 150. Course includes a brief review of the anatomy, physiology and sectional anatomy of the human venous and arterial systems. Pathology and

pathophysiology specific to the vascular concentration will be presented. Recognition of the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of human vascular anatomy will be taught. Best practice direct and indirect examination methods utilizing ultrasound technology are presented. Basic exam protocols will be discussed.

DMS 154 Vascular Sonography III (2)

Prerequisite: DMS 152. Continuation of DMS 152. Course includes a brief review of the anatomy, physiology and sectional anatomy of the human venous and arterial systems. Pathology and

pathophysiology specific to the vascular concentration will be presented. Recognition of the normal and abnormal sonographic appearances of human vascular anatomy will be taught. Best practice direct and indirect examination methods utilizing ultrasound technology are presented. Basic exam protocols will be discussed.

DMS 160 Ultrasound Clinical Education I (3.5)

Beginning internship of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography profession. Students will actively participate in the daily activities and patient examinations of an ultrasound department under the direct supervision of a registered sonographer. Clinical education settings can include, but are not limited to hospital imaging departments, doctor's offices, medical clinics, imaging centers, and mobile sonography practices.

DMS 162 Ultrasound Clinical Education II (7)

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DMS 164 Ultrasound Clinical Education III (4.5)

Intermediate internship of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography profession. Students will actively participate in the daily activities and patient examinations of an ultrasound department under the direct supervision of a registered sonographer. Clinical education settings can include, but are not limited to hospital imaging departments, doctor's offices, medical clinics, imaging centers, and mobile sonography practices.

DMS 166 Ultrasound Clinical Education IV (7)

Intermediate internship of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography profession. Students will actively participate in the daily activities and patient examinations of an ultrasound department under the direct supervision of a registered sonographer. Clinical education settings can include, but are not limited to hospital imaging departments, doctor's offices, medical clinics, imaging centers, and mobile sonography practices.

DMS 168 Ultrasound Clinical Education V (7)

Advanced internship of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography profession. Students will actively participate in the daily activities and patient examinations of an ultrasound department under the direct supervision of a registered sonographer. Clinical education settings can include, but are not limited to hospital imaging departments, doctor's offices, medical clinics, imaging centers, and mobile sonography practices.

DMS 180 DMS Registry Review (2)

Concentrated review of material presented in DMS 130, DMS 132, DMS 134, DMS 140, DMS 142, DMS 144, DMS 150, DMS 152, and DMS 154 in preparation for the National Registry Board Exams.

HEOC 135 Allied Health Career Development (.5)

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography Fee Schedule 2015-2016

In-District

Residents MO Residents Out-of-State Residents First Semester (Fall)

11 DMS credit hours online tuition $ 3,795.00 $ 4,235.00 $ 4,895.00 6.5 DMS credit hours Sedalia tuition $ 1,950.00 $ 2,210.00 $ 2,600.00 Technology Fee - $10/credit hour $ 175.00 $ 175.00 $ 175.00 DMS program course fee - $50/credit hour $ 875.00 $ 875.00 $ 875.00

Total for First Semester $6,795.00 $7,495.00 $8,545.00

Second Semester (Spring)

9 DMS credit hours online tuition $ 3,105.00 $ 3,465.00 $ 4,005.00 9 DMS credit hours Sedalia tuition $ 2,700.00 $ 3,060.00 $ 3,600.00 Technology Fee - $10/credit hour $ 180.00 $ 180.00 $ 180.00 DMS program course fee - $50/credit hour $ 900.00 $ 900.00 $ 900.00

Total for Second Semester $6,885.00 $7,605.00 $8,685.00

Third Semester (Summer)

1.5 DMS credit hours online tuition $ 517.50 $ 577.50 $ 667.50 4.5 DMS credit hours Sedalia tuition $ 1,350.00 $ 1,530.00 $ 1,800.00 Technology Fee - $10/credit hour $ 60.00 $ 60.00 $ 60.00 DMS program course fee - $50/credit hour $ 300.00 $ 300.00 $ 300.00

Total for Third Semester $2,227.50 $2,467.50 $2,827.50

TOTAL FOR FIRST YEAR $15,907.50 $17,567.50 $20,057.50

Fourth Semester (Fall)

6 DMS credit hours online tuition $ 2,070.00 $ 2,310.00 $ 2,670.00 7 DMS credit hours Sedalia tuition $ 2,100.00 $ 2,380.00 $ 2,800.00 Technology Fee - $10/credit hour $ 130.00 $ 130.00 $ 130.00 DMS program course fee - $50/credit hour $ 650.00 $ 650.00 $ 650.00

Total for Fourth Semester $4,950.00 $5,470.00 $6,250.00

Fifth Semester (Spring)

3 DMS credit hours online tuition $ 1,035.00 $ 1,155.00 $ 1,335.00 7 DMS credit hours Sedalia tuition $ 2,100.00 $ 2,380.00 $ 2,800.00 0.5 HEOC credit hours online tuition $ 72.50 $ 92.50 $ 122.50 Technology Fee - $10/credit hour $ 105.00 $ 105.00 $ 105.00 DMS program course fee - $50/credit hour $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ 500.00 Exit Exam fee $ 16.50 $ 16.50 $ 16.50 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Pin $ 45.00 $ 45.00 $ 45.00

Total for Fifth Semester $3,874.00 $4,294.00 $4,924.00

TOTAL FOR SECOND YEAR $8,824.00 $9,764.00 $11,174.00 TOTAL FOR ENTIRE PROGRAM $24,731.50 $27,331.50 $31,231.50

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There are many expenses that will be incurred in addition to course tuition and fees. While we have tried to be as thorough as possible, expenses may vary from the estimates listed.

*Fees vary by location.

Membership Dues

SDMS Student Membership SVU $45.00 per year 2 years $90.00 SVU Student Membership $25.00 per year 2 years $50.00 GKCSU Student Membership $10.00 per year 2 years $20.00

Background Check $70.00 One-time fee $70.00

Medical Document Tracker $35.00 One-time fee $35.00

Testing

Drug Testing $30.00 per test Per clinical assignment

$60.00 (or more) Hepatitis B $120.00* per test One-time fee $120.00

TB skin test $12.00* per test 2 years $24.00

SCAN (Clinical Evaluation

Notebook) Exam Fees $100.00 per book 1 per program $100.00 Sonography Principles and

Instrumentation $200.00 per exam $200.00

Uniforms

Scrubs (3 - 4 sets) $200.00

Shoes (1 - 2 pair) $100.00

Estimated textbook cost for

entire program $1,800.00

Printing Fees $30.00 per 500

pages/semester 4 semesters $120.00

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D

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M

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P

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Application deadline is March 1.

Date of Birth SFCC Student ID

Last Name First Name Middle Name

Preferred Name Other Names You Have Used

(Area) Home Phone No. (Area) Cell Phone No. Email Address

Address – Street, Route, or Box Number

City State Zip Code

If accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, I intend to b e a :

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Local student

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Non-local student Schools Attended: Include all colleges attended. Request official transcripts be sent to:

SFCC, Attn: Registrar, 3201 West 16th Street, Sedalia, MO 65301-2199.

High School (Final) City/State Dates Attended Transcript Sent?

College (for dual credit to be recognized transcript

from awarding college must be requested) City/State Dates Attended Transcript Sent?

Prerequisite Courses: Please indicate the semester you will (or did) complete the course.

Course Name of College Awarding Credit Semester / Year completed?

(ex. Spring ‘03)

College Algebra, Statistics, or higher math. College Physics I with Lab or Radiographic

Physics or Technical Science English Composition I Medical Terminology I Human Anatomy with Lab Human Physiology with Lab US History or American/National Govt.

Previous Degree: Have you previously completed, or will you, by the end of the upcoming spring semester, complete a college degree

(AA, AAS, BS)?

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Yes

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No

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Reference Form – Part 1

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY

All Reference Forms are the express and sole property of the State Fair Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Student waives rights to view this reference form. Student signature required to be

considered complete. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.

______________________________________________ _________________________________________ Applicant’s Name (Print) Applicant’s Signature

______________________________________________ _________________________________________ Evaluator’s Name (Print) Evaluator’s Phone Number

Employer (Past, Present, Paid, or Volunteer) Supervisor or Co-Worker (Past, Present, Paid, or Volunteer)

Instructor Vocational Counselor Other (please specify) _____________________

Below you will find descriptions of the essential qualifications that are necessary to competently enter practice as a diagnostic medical sonographer. Please rate the candidate’s abilities as they relate to the specified areas. Use the comment area to elaborate as needed.

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 the candidate to be able to regularly lift at least 25-100 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.

I am confident in the candidate’s abilities to meet the above requirements.

I have reservations about the candidate’s abilities to meet the above requirements. I believe the candidate cannot meet the above requirements.

Comments: __________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ BEHAVIORAL/EMOTIONAL

A candidate must have emotional stability in order to approach situations and apply critical thinking skills in a systematic and professional manner. He or she must be capable of exercising good judgment and promptly completing the responsibilities involved in the examination and care of patients. The candidate must communicate effectively and sensitively with other students, faculty, staff, patients, family, and other professionals. The candidate 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. He or she must express his or her ideas and feelings clearly and demonstrate a willingness and ability to give and receive feedback.

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A candidate 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 20/20 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.

Comments: __________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

COMMUNICATION

A candidate 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.

Comments: __________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

COGNITIVE

A candidate must be able to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, integrate and synthesize in the context of undergraduate diagnostic medical sonography education. The candidate must be able to quickly read and comprehend extensive written material. He or she must also be able to recall, evaluate, and apply information and engage in critical thinking in the classroom and clinical setting.

Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

A candidate 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. He/she 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.