Program information

Program information

Upon completion of the Mercyhealth School of Sonography program, a new graduate will be able to accomplish the following:

• “To prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains”
• The program shall graduate competent, entry level sonographers
• The program will provide the tools necessary for graduates to critically think and problem solve
• The program will provide education that promotes professionalism, ethics and communication
• The program shall address the needs of the community

Cognitive

• Obtain, review and integrate pertinent patient data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills during the performance of sonographic procedures to provide optimum diagnostic services

Psychomotor

• Perform sonographic procedures appropriately and accurately recording all anatomic and physiologic information for interpretation by a physician
• Document and present complete and accurate sonographic findings to the interpreting physician in order to facilitate patient diagnosis
• Maintain optimal function of the sonographic equipment
• Assist physician during invasive ultrasound guided procedures

Affective

• Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients and all members of the health care team
• Provide compassionate patient care and education to promote overall well-being
• Act in a professional manner within recognized ethical and legal standards
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning

Program outcomes, Class of 2021

Cohort Size: 4

Program outcomes, Class of 2018

Cohort Size: 3

Program curriculum

Quarter I

Quarter II

Quarter III

Quarter IV

Quarter V

Mercyhealth’s Javon Bea Hospital DMS program reserves the right to revise its curriculum, policies, fees or schedules in response to changing conditions.