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BecomeanUltrasoundTechnologistHoldorfPhD,MPA,RDMS(AB,OB/Gyn,BR),RVT,LRT(AS),CCP
ClancyMBA,RDMS(Ab,Ob/Gyn)BrabonRDMS(AB,OB/GYN)
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AboutOurProgram• ASDegree• 77Credits• Full-time5semesters(continuous)• AmericanRegistryofRadiologicTechnologists(ARRT)approved:Programnumber3161– Arrt.org
• CommissiononAccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms(CAAHEP)110324– Caahep.org
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WhatisDiagnosticMedicalSonography?
ItisaperfectblendofArtandScience.Veryoperatordependent.VisitSDMS.organdreadallaboutit.(TheSocietyofDiagnosticMedicalSonography)
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DefinitionoftheProfession
• TheDiagnosticUltrasoundProfessionisamulti-specialtyfieldcomprisedofDiagnosticMedicalSonographywithsubspecialtiesinabdominal,neurologic,andobstetricalandgynecologic,DiagnosticCardiacSonography,withsubspecialtiesinadultandpediatricechocardiography,VascularTechnology,andotheremergingfields.
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DefinitionoftheProfession
• Thesediversespecialtiesaredistinguishedbytheiruseofdiagnosticmedicalultrasoundasaprimarytechnologyintheirdailywork.
• Certificationisconsideredthestandardofpracticeinultrasound.
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ScopeofPractice• TheDiagnosticMedicalProfessionalisanindividualqualifiedbyprofessionalcredentialingandacademicandclinicalexperiencetoprovidediagnosticpatientcareservicesusingultrasoundandrelateddiagnosticprocedures.
• ThescopeofpracticeoftheDiagnosticUltrasoundProfessionalincludesthoseprocedures,actsandprocessespermittedbylaw,forwhichtheindividualhasreceivededucationandclinicalexperience.
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TheGeneralSonographer,adultcardiacsonographer,pediatriccardiacsonographer,andvasculartechnologistareabletoperformthefollowing:
• Obtain,review,andintegratepertinentpatienthistoryandsupportingclinicaldatatofacilitateoptimumdiagnosticresults
• Performappropriateproceduresandrecordanatomic,pathologic,andorphysiologicdataforinterpretationbyaphysician
• Record,analyze,andprocessdiagnosticDataandotherpertinentobservationsmadeduringtheprocedureforpresentationtotheinterpretingphysician.
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• Exercisediscretionandjudgementintheperformanceofsonographicandorotherdiagnosticservices.
• Demonstrateappropriatecommunicationskillswithpatientsandcolleagues
• Actinaprofessionalandethicalmanner• Providepatienteducationrelatedtomedicalultrasoundandorotherdiagnosticvasculartechniques,andpromoteprinciplesofgoodhealth.
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AlargepartofwhatwedodealswithObstetricsandGynecology.Canyoutellwhatthefollowingimagesare?
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Obstetrics
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Obstetrics
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Gynecology
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• Ultrasoundisalsousedforviewingtheorgansoftheabdomen.
• Canyoutellwhatisbeingimagedinthefollowingultrasound?
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Abdomen
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• Ultrasoundisusedtoimagevesselsthatcarrybloodfromtheheartandbacktotheheart.
• Thefollowingimageisofthecarotidarterythatisbringingbloodtothefaceandbrain.
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Vascular
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• Ultrasoundisalsoveryusefulinimagingthebreast,asisseeninthefollowingimage.
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Breast
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• Ultrasoundsthatareusedtoimagetheadultandpediatricheartarecalledechocardiograms.
• Thefollowingimageisthatoftheadultheartusingcolorultrasound.
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Heart
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Echocardiography
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• Ultrasoundcanalsoimagethebrainofthenewborn.
• Asarule,ultrasoundcannotpenetratebone,butthenewborn’sskullhassoftspots(fontanels),thatallowustoscanthebrain.
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Neurosonography
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Obstetrics
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Procedures
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Ø The process involves placing a small device called a transducer against the patient’s skin near the body part to be imaged. The transducer works like a loudspeaker and microphone because it can both transmit and receive sound.
What is Sonography?
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What Does a Sonographer Do?
Hmmmmm
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What Does a Sonographer Do?
Ø A diagnostic Medical Sonographer is a highly-skilled professional who uses specialized equipment to create images of structures inside the human body that are used by physicians to make a medical diagnosis.
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There are several areas of specialization in the field of Sonography.
Ø Abdomen-evaluation of all the soft tissues, blood vessels and organs of the abdominal cavities (for example, liver, s p l e e n u r i n a r y t r a c t , pancreas)
Ø Breast-frequently used to evaluate breast abnormalities t h a t a r e f o u n d w i t h screening or diagnostic mammography.
Ø Obstetrics/Gynecology-evaluation of the female reproductive system
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Ø Vascular Technology-evaluation and analysis of the hemodynamics (blood flow) of peripheral and abdominal blood vessels.
Ø Neurosonography evaluation of the brain and spinal cord.
Ø Ophthalmology-evaluation of the eye. Including orbital structures and muscles.
Ø E c h o c a r d i o g r ap hy -evaluation of the anatomy and hemodynamics (blood flow) of the heart, its valves and related blood vessels.
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Professional Responsibilities Ø Obtaining and recording an
accurate patient history Ø Performing diagnostic
procedures and obtaining diagnostic images
Ø Analyzing technical information
Ø Using independent judgment in recognizing the need to extend the scope to the procedure according to the diagnostic findings.
Ø Providing an oral or written summar y of the technical findings to the physician for medical diagnosis
Ø Providing quality patient care
Ø Collaborating with physicians and other members of the health care team.
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Technical Standards Ø Lift more than 50 pounds routinely Ø Push and pull routinely Ø Bend and stoop routinely Ø Have full use of both hands, wrist and shoulders Ø Distinguish audible sounds Ø Adequately view sonograms, including color distinctions Ø Work standing on their feet 80% of the time Ø Interact compassionately and effectively with the sick or injured Ø Assist patient on and off examining tables Ø Communicate effectively with patients and other health care
professionals
Ø Organize and accurately perform the individual steps in a Sonographic procedure in the proper sequence.
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WhatisrequiredtobeaDiagnosticMedicalSonographer?
• Aknowledgeofpathologyandphysiology(humananatomyandphysiology).
• Goodanalyticalandproblemsolvingskills.• Goodinterpersonalskills.• Compassion,highdegreeofpersonalintegrityandprofessionalism.
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What are the Salaries for Sonographers?
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PrimaryPaymentbyPrimaryJobFunction
• Hourly:87%– Full-time67%– Part-Time20%
• Salaried:8%– Full-time7%– Part-time1%
• Perstudy/scan:2%– Perpatient1%– Other2%
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BaseHourlyWage
• 75thPercentile:$40.00• 50thPercentile:$34.00• 25thPercentile:$29.17
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EducationalGoalsforSonographyPrograms
TheoverallobjectiveoftheDMSprogramProgramGoals-ourgraduatesareabletoperformthefollowing:• Obtain,review,andintegratepertinentpatienthistoryandsupportingclinicaldatatofacilitateoptimumdiagnosticresults• Performappropriateproceduresandrecordanatomic,pathologic,andorphysiologicdataforinterpretationbyaphysician.• Record,analyze,andprocessdiagnosticdataandotherpertinentobservationsmadeduringtheprocedureforpresentationtotheinterpretingphysician• Exercisediscretionandjudgmentintheperformanceofsonographicandorotherdiagnosticservices• Demonstrateappropriatecommunicationskillswithpatientsandcolleagues• Actinaprofessionalandethicalmanner• ProvidepatienteducationrelatedtomedicalultrasoundandorotherdiagnostictestsandpromoteprinciplesofgoodhealthProgramgoalsofminimumexpectationsforourgraduates:Topreparecompetententry-levelGeneralSonographersinthecognitive(knowledge),psychomotor(skills),andaffective(behavior)learningdomains.
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ProgramOverview
• TheDiagnosticMedicalSonographyProgramisofferedonceperacademicyear,startinginthefallandrunningfor5continuoussemesters.TheapplicationdeadlineforFallTerm2020hasbeenextendedtoJune15duetotheCOVID-19emergency.
• Theprogramiscomprisedof11supportcoursesand20professionalcourses.• Ofthe20professionalcourses,5areclinicalpracticumswhichtotalroughly1,000clinical
clockhoursand300SkillsLaboratoryclockhours.
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TheGoaloftheProgram
• Topreparecompetententry-levelGeneralSonographersinthecognitive(knowledge),psychomotor(skills),andaffective(behavior)learningdomains.
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ASdegreeDiagnosticMedicalSonography
AdmissionRequirementsDMSstudentsForAcceptedStudentsOnly• AIDS500Certificate• CPRCertification• FDLEBackgroundCheck• TechnicalPerformanceStandards• LiabilityInsurance• ImmunizationRequirements
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EasternFloridaStateCollegeDiagnosticMedicalSonographyProgram
Lengthoftheprogram• Full-timeFivesemesterprofessionalcoursesequence• AssociateInScienceDegree• 77credits• TheSkillsetgraduatingstudentsprovidetothehealthcarecommunity.SonographersandVascularTechnologistscanchoosetoworkinclinics,hospitals,privatepracticephysicianoffices,publichealthfacilities,laboratories,andothermedicalsettingsperformingexaminationsintheirareasofspecialization.Careeradvancementopportunitiesexistineducation,administration,research,andincommercialcompaniesaseducation/applicationspecialists,salesrepresentatives,technicaladvisors,etc.
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AnAssociateinScienceDegreeisthestandard
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Credentialing• Takingatesttoshowthatyouhavetheabilitytoperform
competentdiagnostictestsonhumans.• Youmaybeaskedtotakemanytests– ARDMS(TheAmericanRegistryforDiagnosticMedicalSonography)• SPI-SonographyprinciplesandInstrumentation• Specialtyexam(Ab,Ob/Gyn,Br,RVT,RDCS,…)• ARDMS.org
– CCI(CardiovascularCredentialingInternational)• cci-online.org
– ARRT(S)–AmericanRegistryofRadiologicTechnologists–SonographyPrimary• arrt.org
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• Sonographersmustpossess:– theabilitytoempathizewithapatientwhileremainingfocusedonthecompletionoftheexamination.
– astrongbackgroundinanatomyandphysiology– excellentcommunicationskills.– problemsolvingandcriticalthinkingskills– abilitytoworkbothindependentlyandaspartofateam.
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Characteristicsneededtobeasonographer
• Leadershipandorganizationalskills• Peopleskills• Patience• Flexibility• Compassion• Problem-solvingskills• Asenseofhumor• Theabilitytostaycalminacrisis
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WhatdoesittaketobeasuccessfulUltrasoundStudent?
• Be sure to speakup so that you canhave asmuch“hands-on”timeaspossible.
• Be ready to take criticism, sometimes harsh,atsomethingthatyoumaybeproudof.
• Bereadytospendmanyhourseverynightandweekendsstudyingmaterialforyourcourses.
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• Be sure your family and friends are ready to support yourendeavor.
• Be ready to adapt (be flexible) with each new clinicalinternship(clinicalassignment).
• Be ready to consider all the time involved (including drive,class,andstudytime).
• Be ready to practice, practice, practice your scanning skills.The techniques to be successful clinically may be moredifficulttomasterthantheclasswork.
• Besuretobeverypatient,withyourselfandothers.• Besuretohaveahighlevelofmotivationandself-direction.• Bereadyforarigorous,challengingprogram.Ask yourself…’Am I ready for this challenge? Do I have the
initiativetostriveforexcellence?’
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UltrasoundApplications
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Obstetrics/normal
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Obstetrics/normal
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Obstetrics/Abnormal
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Obstetrics/Abnormal
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Abdomen/normal
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Abdomen/Abnormal
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Breast/Normal
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Breast
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Breast/Abnormal
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Vascular/Normal
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Vascular/Abnormal
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FetalEcho/Normal
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FetalEcho/Abnormal
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FetalEcho/Abnormal
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Gynecology/Normal
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Gynecology/Normal
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Gynecology/Abnormal
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InvasiveProceduresThyroidBiopsy
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FrequentlyaskedQuestions• Whatarethephysicalrequirementsforacareerinhealthcare?– Standingforlongperiodsoftime– Pushingandpullingmachines– Hearing,seeing– Liftingpatients– Walkinglongdistances
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• Doyouneedgoodcommunicationskillsforthisprogram?– Hearing,listening,followingdirections– Peopleskills– Acceptingcriticism– Communicatingwithdoctorsandotherhealthcareprofessionals
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• Whataretherequirementsneededinordertoenterintotheclinicalportionoftheeducationalprogram?– Backgroundcheck– Liabilityinsurance– Drugtesting– CPR– HealthClearance– Uniforms– Selfcheck(Tattoosandpiercings)
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ProblemswithaBackgroundCheck?
Pre-Application Review ARDMS will conduct a "pre-application review" for individuals who wish to determine the impact of a previous criminal proceeding on their eligibility to apply for ARDMS certification. Criminal proceedings include, but are not limited to, conviction or pleas of guilty/nolo contendere to any crime or when a finding of guilt is made or returned in a criminal proceeding but the adjudication of guilt is withheld, deferred, not entered, or the sentence is suspended/stayed (including pre-trial diversion programs).
For more information regarding the Pre-Application Review process or start the process, download the ARDMS Pre-Application Request Form. The Pre-Application Review Process is recommended for individuals who are not yet ready to apply for an examination. Individuals who have already completed a program and are ready to apply should simply respond to the questions on the ARDMS examination application relating to violation matters and provide the requested documentation.
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DressPolicy
• Uniformsintheclassroom• Uniformsattheclinicalsite• Tattoos?• Piercings?
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• CanIworkwhileintheprogram?– DuringtheGeneralEducationphase– DuringtheProfessionalphase
• Whatisatypicalweeklikewhileintheprogram?
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• DoIneedtodrivetobeinthishealthcareprogram?– Youmustbeabletogettooff-siteclinicallocations
• Ihadalegalissueseveralyearsback.CanIstillenrollinthehealthcareerofmychoice?– ANS.YouwillneedtocheckwithyourregistryorlicensingboardstoseeifyouwouldbeeligibletositforyourexamsBEFOREyouenterintoanyprogram.
– Runacertifiedbackgroundcheckonyourself?
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InconclusionØ Lovewhatyoudo
Ø Whateveritis!!!!