| Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program |
Program Measurements Used |
Results
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Comparison Data
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Continuous Improvement
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1. Demonstrate competence and proficiency in performing abdominal, small parts, obstetric, gynecologic, and basic vascular ultrasound examinations
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2008 ARDMS Registry Exam
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100% passage on first attempt.
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National average: 70% on first attempt
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No intervention needed at this time
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2008 Employer Survey
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100% rate skills excellent or very good |
LCCC Benchmark level of 80%
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No intervention needed at this time
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2. Correlate clinical history, patient symptoms, and laboratory test results with sonographic findings.
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2008 ARDMS Registry Exam
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100% passage on first attempt.
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National average: 70% on first attempt |
No intervention needed at this time
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3. Identify common pathologic diseases and differential diagnoses through correlation of sonographic appearances, clinical symptoms, and laboratory tests.
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2008 ARDMS Registry Exam
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100% passage on first attempt.
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National average: 70% on first attempt |
No intervention needed at this time
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2008 Employer Survey
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100% rate skills excellent or very good
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LCCC Benchmark level of 80%
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No intervention needed at this time
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4. Apply principles of ultrasound physics to patient examinations to obtain diagnostic information.
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2008 ARDMS Registry Exam
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100% passage on first attempt.
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National average: 65% on first attempt |
No intervention needed at this time
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5. Provide basic patient care, comfort and nursing skills.
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2008 Employer Survey
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100% rate skills excellent or very good |
LCCC Benchmark level of 80%
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No intervention needed at this time
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6. Practice and apply the ALARA principle in performance of diagnostic ultrasound examinations.
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2008 Employer Survey
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100% rate skills excellent or very good
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LCCC Benchmark level of 80%
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No intervention needed at this time
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7. Be prepared to take and pass the ARDMS Registry examinations in ultrasound physics & instrumentation, abdomen and ob/gyn.
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2008 ARDMS Registry Exam
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100% passage on first attempt.
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National average: 70% on first attempt |
No intervention needed at this time
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8. Practice Lifelong learning by staying current in sonography through continuing education, achieving certification in additional specialties and achieving advanced degrees.
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Additional ARDMS Certification Obtainment
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88% |
Minimum of 80% participation in Continuing Education and Certification opportunities
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No intervention needed at this time |
9. Be a productive team-player.
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2008 Employer Survey
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100% rate skills excellent or very good
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LCCC Benchmark level of 80%
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No intervention needed at this time
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10. Be an efficient cost-effective member of the health care team.
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2008 Employer Survey
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100% rate skills excellent or very good
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LCCC Benchmark level of 80%
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No intervention needed at this time
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11. Recognize the importance of multi- disciplinary health care team.
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2008 Employer Survey
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100% rate skills excellent or very good
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LCCC Benchmark level of 80%
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No intervention needed at this time
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