Diagnostic Medical Sonography Graduate Outcomes

To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains for the concentrations offered by the program, including Abdominal, Adult Cardiac, Breast, Musculoskeletal, OB/GYN, Pediatric Cardiac, and Vascular.

Measurement Methods:

• Clinical competency evaluations
• Written exams in specialty courses
• Graduate exit competency review

Prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains.

Measurement Methods:

• Course exams
• Clinical evaluations
• Professionalism rubrics

Prepare DMSG graduates to exhibit effective critical-thinking and clinical problem-solving skills.

Measurement Methods:

• Case study assignments
• Simulation assessments
• Final clinical competency review

Prepare graduates to communicate effectively in a culturally competent manner with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Measurement Methods:

• Patient interaction evaluations
• Employer surveys
• Professional behavior reports

Prepare graduates to demonstrate ethical leadership grounded in social responsibility.

Measurement Methods:

• Students will demonstrate ethical decision-making consistent with professional standards.
• Students will demonstrate accountability and responsibility for their actions.
• Students will demonstrate leadership behaviors appropriate to entry-level practice.