Program information

We offer

The Mercyhealth Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program offers:

Small class size (six students)
15-month certificate curriculum accredited in abdominal-extended and obstetrical and gynecological sonography
12 unique rotations of integrated didactic and clinical courses
Introductory coursework for vascular, breast and MSK sonography
Exposure to other sonographic specialties (echocardiography, vascular, neurology, pediatrics, maternal-fetal medicine, special procedures and mammography)
Interaction with medical staff in the clinical and classroom settings
Knowledge and skills necessary to competently perform professional responsibilities in the field of sonography

Program goals

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

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 curriculum

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

Quarter l

DMS100a	Foundations of Sonography
DMS101a	Sonography and Patient Care
DMS102a	Sonography Principals and Instrumentation I
DMS103a	Abdominal Sonography I
DMS105a	Practicum I

Quarter ll

DMS100b	Clinical Lab I
DMS102b	Sonography Principals and Instrumentation II
DMS103c	Abdominal Sonography II
DMS104b	OB/GYN Sonography I
DMS105b	Practicum II

Quarter lll

DMS100c	Clinical Lab II
DMS104d	OB/GYN Sonography II
DMS105c	Practicum III
DMS106c	Introduction to Vascular Sonography I

Quarter lV

DMS100d	Clinical Lab III
DMS103d	Abdomen/OBGYN Registry Review
DMS105d	Practicum IV
DMS106d	Vascular Sonography II

Quarter V

DMS100e

Clinical Lab IV

Certification

Upon successful completion of the diagnostic medical sonography program, graduates are awarded a certificate from the Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Graduates are then eligible to apply for the national certification examinations by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS).

Program outcomes

Class of 2022

Cohort Size: 4

Retention	100%
Credentialing – Abdomen	75%
Credentialing – OB/GYN	100%
Job Placement Rate	100%

Class of 2021