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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM TABLE OF CONTENT DISCLAIMER ………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..…3 INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………………………………………..…...4 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION, ADMISSION PROCEDURES, AND REQUIREMENTS …………………….…......5 Program Purpose, Mission, and Goals ………………………………………………………………………..……5 Career Opportunities ………………………………………………………………………………………….....…6 Competency Profile …………………………………………………………………………………………….…..6 Special Admission and Selection Criteria ……………………………………………………………………….....7 Final Admission Criteria ……………………………………………………………………………………….…..9 Essential, Cognitive, Physical and Behavioral Functions ………………………………………………….…....…9 Student Pregnancy Policy …………………………………………………………………………………….…..11 Diagnostic Medical Sonography (A.A.S.) Degree Requirements ………………………………………….……..12 Diagnostic Medical Sonography Recommended Course Sequence …………………………………...………....13 Academic Graduation Checklist ………………………………………………………………………………….14 POLICIES AND GUIDELINES OVERVIEW …………………………………………………………...…………15 CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS …………………………………………………………...…...15 CertifiedBackground.com ……………………………………………………………………………………...…16 Health Maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………………..….….17 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND GUIDELINES …………………………………………………………………..….20 Academic Dishonesty ………………………………………………………………………………….……..…..20 Academic Evaluation ………………………………………………………………………………………..……20 Attendance Guidelines ………………………………………………………………………………….……..….21 Chain of Command ……………………………………………………………………………………..….……..23 Clinical Competency Master List ………………………………………...………………………………………24 Clinical Education Centers ………………………………………………………………………………..…...…25 Counseling and Guidance ………………………………………………………………………………..……….26 Dress Code …………………………………………………………………………………………………..…....27 Holidays and Vacations ………………………………………………..…………………………………...…….28 Laboratory Guidelines ………………………………………………………………………...……………..…...29 Professional Organizations …………………………………………………………………………………….....29 Readmission…………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………..29 Severe Weather……………………………………………………………………………………………....……30 Sonography Safety/Protection Guidelines ……………………………………...…………………………..….…31 Student Code of Conduct …………………………………………………………….………………….…..……32 Student CPR Certification …………………………………………………………………...……………….…...35 Student Employment Policy ………………………………………………………………………………………36 Student Expenses …………………………………………………………………………………….……..…….37 Student Laboratory Rules.……………………………………………………………………………………..…..38 Student Professional Liability Insurance ……………………………………………………………..….……….38 Student Records – Access and Use ……………………………………………………………………….………39 Student Records – Current ……………………………………………………………………………….….……39 Student Records – Permanent ……………………………………………………………………………….……39 APPENDIX A …………………………………………………………………………………………………....…..40 Program Contact Information ………………………………………………………………………………...…..40 Student Contact Information for Clinical Education Sites ……………………………………….………………40 APPENDIX B ………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….41 SDMS Code of Ethics ………………………………………………………………………………………...…..41 APPENDIX C Graduation Requirements ……………………………………………………………………...…………………43
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM STUDENT FORMS ………………………………………………………………………………….………...……45 Student Handbook Acknowledgement Form …………………………………….………………………………46 Grounds for Dismissal Acknowledgement Form …………………………………………………………….......47 Sonography Safety/Protection Guidelines and Acknowledgement Form ………………………..……………....48 Request for Appeal of Academic Dishonesty Form …………………………………………………….……..…50 Student Counseling Form ………………………………………………………...……………………...……….51 Student Data Sheet ……………………………………………………………………………………….....…….52 Student Professional Liability Insurance Forms ……………………………………….………………….…..….55 Student Professional Liability Insurance Forms Instructions ……….…………………...………………..…..….59 Waiver for Release of Health Record Form ……………………………………………………………………...62
DISCLAIMER Even though this student handbook intends to reflect current Westmoreland County Community College policies and guidelines of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, students should be aware that additions and/or changes to such policies and guidelines may have been implemented after the publication of this material.
Instructors reserve the right to modify course content and evaluation procedures, as they deem necessary. Likewise, they reserve the right to alter, amend, or otherwise modify program policies or guidelines. The student will be given a copy of the revised policy /guideline after adequate notification of the change.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Westmoreland County Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program offers the academic preparation and clinical training needed for a career as an Abdominal/OB-GYN Sonographer. While many sonographers provide services in a hospital setting, others provide services in standalone medical imaging centers, and mobile providers. With additional education through either employer based training or formal education, sonographers can progress to careers in Cardiac Sonography, and/or Vascular Sonography. The program includes clinical experience in various off campus locations that provide sonography services. Students who complete the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program satisfactorily are eligible to apply to take the American Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) national certification exam. The next 2 years will be very rigorous and demanding for you. You must complete all general education requirements, master the theory presented in the sonography courses and apply this new knowledge in the clinical setting. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program requires homework assignments that must be completed in the sonography lab after scheduled class times. The sonography lab will be open during specific evening days/hours to be announced at a further date.
The student handbook is designed to answer many of your questions regarding the clinical and didactic portions of your education. Please read this handbook. When you are finished, please sign the acknowledgement and return it to the program director.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION, ADMISSION PROCEDURES, AND REQUIREMENTS Program Description, Purpose, Mission, and Goals Major and minor components of program instruction may be presented by online format. Program Description The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program offers the academic preparation, laboratory and clinical training for a career as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. This curriculum provides students with the entry-level skills needed to use diagnostic ultrasound equipment under the supervision of a physician for the use and interpretation of ultrasound procedures. Sonographers assist in gathering sonographic data necessary to reach diagnostic decisions. Sonographers work in a variety of healthcare settings, including regional medical centers, hospitals, diagnostic centers, clinics, and doctors’ offices. They perform their duties in diagnostic labs, trauma centers, emergency rooms, operating rooms, interventional suites, labor and delivery facilities, and at the bedside. Students who successfully complete all requirements of the program are eligible to apply to take the American Registry in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Purpose The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program provides students with a complete educational experience for those who wish to become health-care providers. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program provides each student opportunities to learn and develop competence in patient care, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical skills that will permit the student to become a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. Integrated educational activities include lecture, laboratory activities, case studies, and hands-on clinical training. Program Mission The mission of the program is to prepare graduates with a complete education experience for those who wish to become healthcare providers. The diagnostic medical sonography program provides each student opportunities to learn and develop competence in patient care which includes:
Communications skills Critical thinking Technical skills which adapt to every changing technologies Necessary computation skills Information literacy skills appropriate to the discipline and professional development Therapeutic interpersonal skills Personal skills that enhance healthy lifestyles, academic integrity and acceptable professional behavior Skills necessary to perform in the healthcare environment at various levels
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM Program Goals
To prepare competent entry level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains To develop graduates who performs safely the basic principles of diagnostic medical sonography and its disciplines To develop graduates who demonstrates the role of diagnostic medical sonographer in relationship to the interdisciplinary functions and members of the health care team To develop graduates who demonstrates individual honesty, integrity, and caring To develop graduates who demonstrates individual professional proficiency and currency in skills and patient care To develop graduates who shows the importance of quality patient care in the healthcare setting, To develop graduates who applies self-evaluation and life-long learning, and To develop graduates who achieves a passing grade on the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers’ examinations
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Students completing this program will be qualified to enter the work world as an entry level sonographer. Sonographers may find employment opportunities with hospitals, stand-alone medical imaging centers, and mobile imaging providers.
COMPETENCY PROFILE This curriculum is designed to prepare students to: Provide sonographic imaging services within a health care setting for a diverse patient population with an awareness of cultural diversity within the community Operate sonographic imaging equipment safely, effectively, and efficiently Create and evaluate sonographic images Apply computation skills to provide safe exposure to patients Develop competency in assessing patients and devising ways to image compromised patients Use computers and computerized equipment in the process of imaging and caring for patients Provide imaging procedure patient education Respect patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines Practice sonography in a manner consistent with the ARDMS ethical guidelines Use effective communication skills when collaborating with multidisciplinary health team members Develop interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with diverse population groups Provide appropriate life-support measures for medical emergencies that may be encountered in a sonographic imaging setting Use resources to enhance self-development and professional growth Diagnostic Medical Sonography Student Handbook Fall 2015- Spring 2017
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM SPECIAL ADMISSION AND SELECTION CRITERIA Since this program requires a clinical placement, enrollment is selective and enrollment is limited by the clinical placement necessary to complete the DMS course requirements. Students may be required to interview at one or more clinical sites on their own time and expense. Clinical site preference is not guaranteed. There may be a possibility that clinical placement is deferred a semester if appropriate clinical site placement is not available. Specific criteria for admission and selection are listed below:
Applicants must be graduates of an accredited secondary school program, or high school seniors enrolled in an accredited secondary school program, or those who hold a GED equivalency certificate prior to selection.
High school preparation should include one year each of algebra, biology, chemistry, and physic. If these courses were not taken in high school, MTH 052, BIO 107, CHM 107, PHY 110 and MTH 100 must be completed prior to testing for the DMS program and must be completed with a C grade or better.
College prerequisite coursework includes completion of ALH 122 - Medical Terminology, BIO 171 – Anatomy and Physiology 1, BIO 172 – Anatomy and Physiology 2, ENG 161 – College Writing, MTH 157 – College Algebra, and PHY 130 – Physics for Sonography with a minimum grade of C. All of these courses must be completed by the application deadline which is January 5th of each year.
Applicants must complete and submit a WCCC New Student Information Form and Allied Health Programs Application to the Admissions Office by January 5th prior to the fall semester in which enrollment is anticipated. Official transcripts from all secondary schools attended, GED programs, and any other formal education program attended beyond high school must accompany the forms.
Applicants must take the computerized placement test (Accuplacer) and have successfully completed any required developmental courses and/or high school course work with a minimum grade of C prior to taking the Diagnostic Medical Sonography admission examination. In addition, applicants who have completed credit courses must have a 2.5 or better GPA prior to taking the DMS admission examination. Only courses necessary to meet the DMS program requirements are considered when calculating the GPA. If the GPA is less than 2.5, one or more of these courses can be repeated in order to meet this requirement before testing. Transfer courses are not calculated into the GPA.
Students, who have attempted developmental courses in math or science 3 or more times, will not be considered for admission.
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Applicants to the DMS program should review the web sites for specific information: o Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS) o Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) o American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in Abdomen, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Neurosonography and Adult Echocardiography.
Those who apply must take a DMS admissions test administered by WCCC. Applicants will be notified of testing dates.
Admission to the DMS program requires the applicant to submit information regarding criminal conviction and/or crimes of moral turpitude. Upon initial acceptance into the program, a criminal record check and child abuse history must be obtained at the applicant’s expense. Individuals who are residents of Pennsylvania for less than one year must submit a current FBI clearance. These records must be submitted to the DMS program by November 15th, prior to starting the spring semester. Admission is conditional pending receipt and evaluation of the background information to determine whether there is any conviction, which may bar the student from admission to the DMS program.
PLEASE NOTE: Admission decisions consider three factors, which contribute to the overall admission score:
GPA, DMS Entrance Exam Score, and pattern of success in courses already taken. Admission to the DMS program is competitive and there are a limited number of seats.
FBI Fingerprinting & Child Abuse Clearance
Any record results in denial of admission to the DMS program.
Criminal Record Check
Any felony conviction may result in denial of admission to the DMS program. Any misdemeanor will be individually evaluated.
Urine Drug Screen at Applicant’s Expense
A positive drug screen may result in denial of admission to the DMS program or continuation in the DMS program. The Program reserves the right to require random drug screens while the student is enrolled.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM FINAL ADMISSION CRITERIA Accepted applicants will be required to attend a mandatory information session and orientation session as the final step in the admission process. Specific information regarding the following additional program requirements will be provided to applicants at that time. These include:
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Complete physical examination, lab studies, proof of immunizations, and urine drug screen All of the above must be submitted to the DMS program by June 15 or program acceptance will be withdrawn Current CPR-Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification required o August 1st Evidence of a student’s liability insurance policy o August 1st (second year) It should be noted that at times criteria and requirements may change due to modifications that take place in various agencies and other external rules and regulations of the program and clinical sites. At times these are not known at the time of admission to the program.
ESSENTIAL COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL, AND BEHAVIORAL FUNCTIONS DMS students must be able to meet the following physical and mental abilities for successful completion of the DMS program:
Must have the physical ability to move sonography equipment and manipulate the hand held transducer Stand and walk for extended periods of time (several hours) Utilize a keyboard Discriminate subtle sounds Lift and/or support at a minimum 75 pounds in order to lift and carry accessories Push heavy equipment up to 200 pounds Have the ability to appropriately position patients for procedures and safely transfer patients who may weigh in excess of 300 pounds (in wheelchairs and/or liters) Ability to articulate clear verbal commands to the patient while the patient is being positioned for a procedure from a distance of a few feet See in a very dim light Have good right and left wrist and hand grip and maintain prolonged arm positions for scanning. Ability to keep arm and hand steady while manipulating transducer Feel anatomical landmarks Distinguish textures Must be able to manage stressful situations that relate to patient care, procedure, and technical standards
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Must be able to evaluate proper patient positioning and other essential factors for the purpose of quality control Have hearing corrected, with the ability to hear patients at a distance of 3-5 feet Have sufficient tactile ability in order to asses a patient’s pulses, in addition to changes in a patient’s physiologic status (i.e. changes in edema, skin temperature, etc.) and adapt or change small knobs or settings Have the ability to smell odors that may signify a change in the physiologic status of a patient or an unsafe environmental condition Have the ability to read and comprehend written class room material, documents and settings on computer screens, medical documents, and institution procedures and policies Have the ability to write legible in English in a style that is readable Must be able to move freely with full manual dexterity of both upper and lower extremities, have unrestricted movement of neck, shoulder, back, and hips in order to assess, observe and perform emergency patient care, assist with all aspects of patient care, and be able to touch the floor for the removal of environmental hazards Must not be highly allergic to latex products, and film processing chemicals (developer or fixer) Distinguish colors and interpret color flow signals Cannot be dependent on any chemical or substance Have the ability to react appropriately and quickly in emergency situations Must be poised, well groomed and neat in appearance, discreet, tactful, diplomatic, professional, versatile, ethical, and dependable Must be able to complete assigned tasks in reasonable and acceptable time frame Must have the ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions correctly in academic and clinical health care settings Must exhibit the capacity for reasoned judgment and calm in a health care environment Must not have physical or mental medical disorders that limit the ability to perform the duties of a DMS student Must be stable emotionally, this type of work involves life and death situations Must show honesty and integrity in all matters with peers, faculty, staff and patients Must display compassion, empathy, and concern for others Must demonstrate accountability, problem solving and listening skills at all times Enjoy working with people and patient contact Give and receive information over the phone Interpret audible Doppler Waveforms
Students will be removed from the program if a health, cognitive, psychomotor, or behavioral condition significantly limits the student from performing the routine functions of a DMS student and/or present a danger to the safety and health of patients and/or agency staff. After starting the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, students shall immediately notify the program director, if any of these stated functions change. An evaluation may occur to determine if students are able to continue in the program.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PREGNANCY POLICY Students need to understand that patients may come for an ultrasound examination from other medical imaging departments. These patients may be injected with radioactive isotopes (radionuclides) for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Student Pregnancy Voluntary Declaration Students, who become pregnant during their enrollment in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, have the ability to decide whether or not to notify the program. Students who decide to notify the program must do so in writing to the program director. Students that do not voluntarily disclose their pregnancy are considered not pregnant. Upon disclosure of pregnancy, students may:
Remain in the program on a full-time basis without modification, as requested by the student Remain in the program on a full-time basis with modification of clinical assignments for the first trimester, as requested by the student Withdrawal from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
For Students that formally declare their pregnancy
Students will submit a statement from the physician stating that the student is cleared to continue on in the program. Notification to clinical instructors of pregnancy. Must abide by the pregnancy policies of the individual clinical site. Students will submit monthly statements from their physician to continue after the 6th month. Students will be required to purchase a radiation film badge to be worn at waist level during their clinical assignment. Student’s radiation dosimetry report will be reviewed monthly.
If the student makes the decision to withdraw from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, they may be re-instated the following year providing space is available and they continue to meet admission criteria of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Diagnostic Medical Sonography (A.A.S) Degree WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE HEALTH PROFESSIONS DIVISION Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program of Studies Prerequisites:
ALH 122 – Medical Terminology – 3 credits BIO 171 – Anatomy and Physiology 1 – 4 credits BIO 172 – Anatomy and Physiology 2 – 4 credits ENG 161 – College Writing – 3 credits MTH 157 – College Algebra – 3 credits PHY 130 – Physics for Sonography – 3 credits
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
ALH 122 ENG 161 ENG 162 SPC 156 MTH 157 BIO 171 BIO 172 CPT 150 HUM 156 PHY 130
Medical Terminology College Writing Technical Communication Interpersonal Communication College Algebra Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology II Microcomputer Concepts Critical Thinking Physics for Sonography
CREDITS OTHER COMMENTS 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 32
MAJOR COURSES
COURSE #
COURSE TITLE
CREDITS OTHER COMMENTS
DMS DMS DMS DMS DMS DMS DMS DMS DMS DMS DMS DMS DMS DMS
Cross Sectional Anatomy for Ultrasound Abdominal 1 Abdominal 2 Obstetrics 1 Obstetrics 2 Gynecology Small Parts, Breast, & Neuro Intro to Vascular Patient Care/Legal/Ethical Issues Clinical 1 Clinical 2 Clinical 3 Acoustical Principles & Instrumentation 1 Acoustical Principles & Instrumentation 2
2 4 4 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 42
103 105 205 106 206 204 207 208 201 210 211 212 213 214
Total Program Credits
74
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE SEMESTER 1 FALL COURSE # DMS 103 DMS 105 DMS 204 SPC 156
COURSE TITLE Cross Sectional Anatomy for Ultrasound Abdominal 1 Gynecology Interpersonal Communication
CREDITS 2 4 3 3 12
SEMESTER 2 SPRING COURSE # DMS 106 DMS 201 DMS 205 CPT 150
COURSE TITLE Obstetrics 1 Patient Care/Legal/Ethical Issues Abdominal 2 Computer Concepts
CREDITS 3 2 4 3 12
SEMESTER 3 SUMMER COURSE # DMS 210 DMS 207
COURSE TITLE Clinical 1 Small Parts, Breast, & Neuro
CREDITS 3 2 5
SEMESTER 4 FALL COURSE # DMS 206 DMS 208 DMS 211 DMS 213
COURSE TITLE Obstetrics 2 Intro to Vascular Clinical 2 Acoustical Principles & Instrumentation 1
CREDITS 3 3 3 4 13
SEMESTER 5 SPRING COURSE # DMS 212 DMS 214 ENG 162 HUM 156
COURSE TITLE Clinical 3 Acoustical Principles & Instrumentation 2 Technical Communication Critical Thinking
CREDITS 3 3 3 3 12
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM Academic Graduation Checklist DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY – Associate in Applied Science Degree Name:___________________________ SSN:____________________________ ****All MUST be completed in order to graduate**** Date Enrolled:____________________
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: 18 CREDITS COURSE
Credit Grade
CPT 150 ENG 161 ENG 162 HUM 156 MTH 157 SPC 156
Semester
Method*
Semester
Method*
Semester
Method*
3 3 3 3 3 3
MAJOR COURSES: 45 CREDITS COURSE
Credit Grade
DMS 103 DMS 105 DMS 106 DMS 201 DMS 204 DMS 205 DMS 206 DMS 207 DMS 208 DMS 210 DMS 211 DMS 212 DMS 213 DMS 214 PHY 130
2 4 3 2 4 4 3 2 2 3 3 3 4 3 3
SUPPORT COURSES: 11 CREDITS COURSE
Credit Grade
ALH 122 BIO 171 BIO 172
3 4 4
Number of Credits Required: 74 Number of Credits Earned__________ ______________________________________________ Vice President for Academic Affairs/ Date Student Services
Overall QPA__________ (2.0 Required) Major QPA__________ (2.0 Required)
*1 2
WCCC Course Transfer of Credits
3 4
Course Substitution Credit by Exam
5 6
Challenge Exam Secondary School Recommendation
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CLEP Credit for Prior Learning
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM POLICIES AND GUIDELINES OVERVIEW Students enrolled in the Westmoreland County Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program will be responsible for observing college rules and regulations as stated in the current College Catalog & Student Handbook, and the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Student Handbook. In addition, the clinical affiliates used by the program each have their own rules and regulations that the student is expected to follow. Clinical affiliates, while located away from the college campus, are considered an integral part of the program for student clinical assignments. Each student will rotate through various clinical affiliates during their time in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. The policies and guidelines stated in this handbook represent a contractual agreement between this Community College and the Sonography student for the duration the student is enrolled in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Failure to comply with the policies and guidelines in this handbook will result in dismissal from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Each student will sign a Student Handbook Acknowledgement form confirming that the handbook has been read. All policies and guidelines will be followed during the training period. In addition, students will sign the Grounds for Dismissal from the Westmoreland County Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Acknowledgement form. If the student refuses to sign either statement of acknowledgement, he/she will be required to withdraw from the program.
CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIREMENTS
Criminal Record Check Admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program requires the applicant to submit information regarding criminal conviction and/or crimes of moral turpitude. Upon initial acceptance into the program, a criminal record check and child abuse history must be obtained at the applicant’s expense. Admission is conditional pending receipt and evaluation of the background information to determine whether there is any conviction which may bar the student from admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM HEALTH MAINTENANCE It is recommended that students be covered by health insurance at their own expense. Routine health problems are the responsibility of the individual student. If a student is injured or becomes seriously ill, while on clinical, they should be advised to seek medical assistance at a hospital emergency room, a medical unit, or a physician’s office. Whether the student is covered by health insurance or not, they are responsible for payment for all required health examinations, and/or any treatment for accidents or injuries incurred while in the clinical setting. If a student is injured or becomes seriously ill while on campus, they should be advised to seek medical assistance at a hospital emergency room, a medical unit, or a physician’s office. Procedure to follow in the event of accident or injury on campus: 1. When an ambulance seems necessary, call the College Switchboard, and ask the operator to call for an ambulance. 2. If an operator is unavailable, call 911. a. Be specific about what seems to be happening to the accident victim. b. Provide the exact campus location where the person is located. c. Stay with the injured person until help arrives. 3. The college assumes no responsibility for the medical treatment of students or for the costs incurred for treatment rendered. 4. Reports of accidents are to be filed with the Vice President of Administrative Services within 24 hours of the occurrence. The Division Chair and/or a faculty member may request evidence of satisfactory results on a special health examination if there is reason to suggest that the health or safety of students/patients is threatened. A medical examination, prior to the initial program enrollment and prior to enrollment in the spring semester for 2nd year students, must indicate satisfactory health status and include a complete physical examination with Serology, Urinalysis, PPD and immunizations. If the PPD, is, or has been positive, a chest x-ray may be required. A SAM-13 Panel Urine Drug Screen is also required.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM HEALTH REQUIREMENTS – PRELIMINARY As a Diagnostic Medical Sonography student, you will be caring for patients in a variety of health care facilities. The Westmoreland County Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program has established a policy regarding the Health Requirements of the Program for your protection as well as that of others. Students entering the Westmoreland County Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program must meet certain Health Requirements upon enrollment and annually thereafter. Any fee in connection with the examination is the responsibility of the student. Westmoreland County Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program has chosen Certified Background to manage their student background checks, immunization records and drug testing. You will be directed to place an order online, create a tracker account, and view the requirements listed below via certifiedbackground.com You are required to upload, mail or fax your requirements to certifiedbackground.com after you have created your account. If you are not able to upload your requirements, you must print a fax/mail cover sheet from your certifiedbackground.com account and include it with the forms you are mailing/faxing. If you have any questions, please contact CertifiedBackground.com Student Support at 888-666-7788, Ext. 1 or
[email protected] The Preliminary Health Requirements must include: Complete Physical Examination and: 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Serology (RPR) Rubella Titre (if previously unprotected, proof of immunization is required) Rubeola Titre (if previously unprotected, proof of immunization is required) Varicella Titre (if previously unprotected, proof of immunization is required) Two Step PPD* (Form attached) *If PPD is positive, full Chest X-ray is required. Urine Drug Screen ordered via the Certified Background account
It is required that the applicant meets Center for Disease Control recommendations and is immunized against: Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis T-dap Measles Individuals born after 1957 who have not received (2) MMR’s and who do Mumps not have documented cases of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, need to be Rubella re-immunized. Varicella Hepatitis B Vaccine is required unless contraindicated Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Titre follows immunization Influenza Vaccine is required to be given during the influenza season annually. The Physical Examination may be scheduled with: - a Licensed Physician (M.D. or D.O.) (Pennsylvania or West Virginia) – Your primary care physician - a Physician’s Assistant (P.A.) - a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner All completed forms from your examiner(s) must be uploaded to your certifiedbackground.com Tracker Account by June 15, 2015. Any student who does not submit the completed Health Forms by this date, will not be permitted to attend classes or clinical, and the course registration will be canceled.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM HEALTH EXAMINATION – SUBSEQUENT GENERAL INFORMATION AND RELEASE As a continuing Diagnostic Medical Sonography student, you are caring for clients in a variety of health care facilities and agencies. The Westmoreland County Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program has established a policy regarding the health requirements of the program for your protection as well as that of others. When you were admitted to the program, you completed a rather extensive health examination and immunization process. If there are significant changes in your health status from when you entered the radiology program courses, you should notify the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director immediately. As you progress through the program, you will now need to submit select essential health information before you go to your next sonography course. This form is to be utilized ONLY if you have not been out of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program/courses for more than 4 months. If you have not taken a sonography course for more than 4 months you will need to complete the Health Requirements – Preliminary process (that is a different form). The Health Requirements – Subsequent includes the following: 1. 2. 3.
Subsequent General Information and Release (see attached form) Subsequent PPD (see attached form) Urine Drug Screen (see attached form)
ANY FEE IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXAMINATION, TESTS, AND/OR IMMUNIZATIONS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT. The testing may be scheduled with:
A Licensed Physician (M.D. or D.O.) (Pennsylvania or West Virginia) – Your Primary care physician - A Physician Assistant (P.A.) - A Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Excela Health Quik Care, Greensburg, PA (724) 527-9375
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM ACADEMIC POLICIES AND GUIDELINES Academic Dishonesty Please reference the College Catalog and Student Handbook for a complete list of dishonest behaviors that are not permitted, the faculty responsibilities, and the student appeal process. (See faculty member for appeal form)
Academic Evaluation Grading Procedure Students will receive letter grades and college credit for all classroom, laboratory, and clinical education activities. The grading scale for all Diagnostic Medical Sonography designated courses is: Percentage of possible points for each course A= B= C= D= F=
94-100 85-93 75-84 70-74 0-69
A detailed grading guideline will be listed on the syllabus for each class. Students who receive a grade less than a “C” for any DMS, BIO, MTH, or PHY designated course, as required by the program, must withdraw from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Minimum GPA Students must maintain a GPA of at least A 2.0. Students who fail to maintain a GPA of 2.0 must withdrawal from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM Adjusting Examination Grades Students should address inquiries or appeals regarding individual examination grades to the instructor responsible for teaching the content in question. This must be done within three days from the date the exam was given. Students will have a mid-semester conference with the program faculty to assess student progress during that semester. Students are responsible to track their own performance. Therefore, students who believe they are having a problem should immediately seek assistance and counseling from the program faculty.
ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES The Westmoreland County Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography program faculty believes that anytime a student is not present for classroom, laboratory, or clinical activities, he/she is not receiving all the benefits the various educational activities have to offer. Consequently, full-time attendance is mandatory in all DMS designated courses. At the same time, the Westmoreland County Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography program faculty recognizes that students my need to miss class for various reasons. The following guidelines will be followed.
Clinical Site Attendance Students are considered in attendance when they start and finish the day at the correct times. Clinical times are normally from 8:00am to 4:30pm. (8 hours clinical time and .5 hours lunch) There may be some variation for certain clinical sites and students. On time for clinic means the student is in the ultrasound department/section and fully ready to function at the appropriate start time.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM Clinical Site Absence Students are to be in attendance. Students are required to make up all missed clinical time. Students are responsible for making arrangements with the clinical instructor from the site where the student was absent to make up the missed time. Students are permitted to make up time in increments of no less than 4 hours at a time. Students will complete the clinical absence form and submit the form to the clinical coordinator or the program director. Students must complete any missed clinical time in the semester the time was missed. If assigned clinical time is not completed by the end of that semester, students will receive a failing grade for that clinical course. Students who receive a failing grade must withdraw from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Students must notify the clinical site prior to their expected start time that they will be absent. In addition, students must also notify their clinical coordinator or the program director. Leaving a voice message for the program director is acceptable. Please call your clinical site first, and then contact the clinical coordinator or program director. Disciplinary actions will be taken by the program director if student fails to contact the clinical site, clinical coordinator or program director prior to their absence. (Please see contact information in appendix A) Clinical Site Tardiness Students are required to report to their assigned clinical site on time. Students one or more hour late will be considered absent. (See clinical site absence guidelines) Students are permitted one instance of being tardy per semester. For the second and subsequent incidences of tardiness, the student will be considered absent for that day. (See clinical site absence guidelines) Students are to notify the clinical site that they are going to be late. Leaving Clinical Site Early Students are not permitted to leave their assigned clinical site early. When a student leaves their assigned clinical site early they must report off to the clinical instructor or their designee. Failure to do so will result in a failing grade for that semester of clinical. Students who receive a failing grade must withdraw from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. In addition, when a student leaves early they must notify their clinical coordinator or the program director. Students will be considered absent for the amount of time missed when leaving early. (See clinical site absence guidelines) Classroom/Laboratory Attendance Students are considered in attendance when they start and finish the class at the correct times. Classroom/Laboratory schedules for each class are available in the schedule of classes.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM Classroom/Laboratory Absence Students may miss one class per semester. Students are responsible for obtaining any missed classroom material on their own. Acquire copies of all information missed from your fellow classmates. You are responsible for all missed information. For each day missed after the first, the student will be docked 10% from his/her final point total for the course. Students who miss tests or quizzes are required to make the test/quiz upon their first day back to class. The test will be different than the one administered to the rest of the class. If an assignment is not turned in on the due date, the student will lose 5 points for every day it is late. Students not turning assignments in on time due to absence must turn the assignment in on the first day back to class, the student will lose 5 points for every day it is late. Students may not take more than one makeup quizzes and/or tests per course.
Classroom/Laboratory Tardiness and/or Leaving Early Punctual attendance is expected for all class sessions. Students may be tardy/leave early for class one time per semester. Each subsequent time a student is tardy/leave early he/she will be docked 1% from their final grade for each incident. Students are responsible for obtaining any missed classroom material on their own from a fellow classmate.
Tardiness is unacceptable!
CHAIN OF COMMAND Students should be aware that there is a proper chain of command when addressing policies/guidelines, personal issues in the classroom and/or clinic. Students should speak with the instructor (classroom or clinical) first. If the issue is not resolved, the student should then speak with the Clinical Coordinator. (If it is a clinical issue) If the issue is still not resolved, the student should then speak with the Program Director. Please remember the proper steps to expedite the appeals process.
Clinical Instructor
Clinical Coordinator
Program Faculty
Program Director
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CLINICAL COMPETENCY MASTER LIST ****All MUST be completed in order to graduate**** 1. PATIENT CARE 2. NORMAL IVC 3. NORMAL AORTA 4. NORMAL GB/BILIARY 5. NORMAL LIVER 6. NORMAL PANCREAS 7. NORMAL RENAL 8. NORMAL SPLEEN 9. NORMAL PELVIS 10. NORMAL TRANSVAGINAL 11. ABNORMAL AORTA 12. ABNORMAL GB/BILIARY 13. ABNORMAL LIVER 14. ABNORMAL PANCREAS 15. ABNORMAL RENAL 16. ABNORMAL SPLEEN 17. ABNORMAL PELVIS 18. ABNORMAL TRANSVAGINAL 19. FIRST TRIMESTER PREGNANCY 20. NORMAL THYROID 21. ABNORMAL THYROID 22. NORMAL BREAST 23. ABNORMAL BREAST 24. NORMAL SCROTUM 25. ABNORMAL SCROTUM 26. SECOND TRIMESTER ANATOMY 27. SECOND TRIMESTER BIOMETRY 28. THIRD TRIMESTER ANATOMY 29. THIRD TRIMESTER BIOMETRY Diagnostic Medical Sonography Student Handbook Fall 2015- Spring 2017
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM CLINICAL EDUCATION CENTERS
Alle-Kiski Medical Center
Natrona Heights
PA
15065
724-224-5100
Greensburg
PA
15601
724-830-8140
Center for Medical Imaging
1301 Carlisle Street 6207 Route 30 Suite 1030
Children’s Hospital
4401 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh
PA
15224
412-692-5325
Conemaugh Health System
1086 Franklin Street
Johnstown
PA
15905
814-534-9000
8775 Norwin Avenue,
North Huntingdon
PA
15642
724-861-6300
508 South Church Street 401 E Murphy Ave
Mount Pleasant Connellsville
PA PA
15666 15425
724-547-1500 724-628-1500
Excela Health Norwin Square Frick Hospital - Excela Highlands Hospital Indiana Regional Medical Center
835 Hospital Road Indiana PA 15701 724-357-7000 121 West Second Latrobe Hospital - Excela Avenue Latrobe PA 15650 724-537-1000 Magee Womens Hospital 300 Halket St Pittsburgh PA 15213 412-641-1000 McKeesport Hospital 1500 Fifth Avenue McKeesport PA 15132 412-664-2590 1200 J.D. Anderson Mon General Hospital Drive Morgantown WV 26505 304-598-1200 Monongahela Valley Hospital 1163 Country Club Road Monongahela PA 15063 724-258-1000 280 McClellandtown Open Air Imaging Road Suite D Uniontown PA 15401 724-425-0220 UPMC St. Margaret 815 Freeport Road Pittsburgh PA 15215 412-784-4000 Uniontown Hospital 500 West Berkeley Street Uniontown PA 15401 724-430-5000 Westmoreland Hospital – 532 West Pittsburgh Excela Street Greensburg PA 15601 724-832-4000 Westmoreland Women’s 870 Weatherwood Lane PA 15601 724-850-3150 Greensburg Health Center 8791 Barnes Lake Road PA 15642 724-863-2660 North Huntingdon West Penn Hospital 4800 Friendship Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15224 412-578-5000 Wheeling Hospital 1 Medical Park Wheeling WV 26003 304-243-3000 Note: Clinical sites addition or subtractions may have occurred since the printing of this document
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE The counseling program includes personal, professional, and academic counseling. Each student in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is assigned a sonography faculty member who serves as his/her advisor and academic counselor throughout the program. Advisors provide students with technical assistance and guidance necessary to plan the course work for the program. While the role of the advisor focuses on academic planning, it also involves a relationship that assists in his/her adjustment to the college. The advising process is focused around the advisor’s assessment of the student’s specific academic needs and should facilitate his/her personal growth and development and attainment of educational goals. Academic counseling can be initiated by faculty, clinical instructors, or students. However, during registration periods, the student is expected to make an appointment with his/her advisor in order to reassess the student’s educational goals, academic progress to date, and to plan the next semester’s schedule of work. Faculty members are available for advising during regularly scheduled registration periods, during posted office hours, or by appointment. When assistance is required to solve a student’s problem, appropriate referrals are made to a counselor in the student development center or for tutorial services in the learning assistance center. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program faculties strive to prepare students to become entrylevel technologists by the time of graduation. Unfortunately, there may be occasions when a faculty member and/or Clinical Instructor must counsel the student for behaviors, work ethics, team work, attitude, absenteeism/tardiness, grades, competency levels, and professionalism to name a few. If the faculty and/or Clinical Instructor feel the student is not functioning at the level expected, a counseling session will be held with the student. This allows the student to be fully aware of any issues that are causing the faculty and/or clinical site to be concerned. The counseling session does not necessarily mean the student is in danger of being dismissed from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. However, it should alert the student that if actions are not corrected, further issues could arise that would require further disciplinary actions. A Counseling Form should be filled out by the faculty member and/or the Clinical Instructor. The issue should then be discussed with the student making sure that the issue is completely understood by the student. The student should write down his/her plan of action to correct the issue. The student will then sign the form and receive a copy. During this initial counseling session a follow up session will be scheduled to assess the student’s compliance with his/her corrective action plan. The Counseling Form will then be placed in the student’s clinical file. Students who fail to correct the inappropriate behavior(s) identified during counseling, may be dismissed from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Diagnostic Medical Sonography Student Handbook Fall 2015- Spring 2017
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM DRESS CODE Students will wear appropriate attire at all times in the clinical setting. Student’s personal appearance must be neat and clean. Lack of personal hygiene will not be tolerated. Students are responsible for purchasing and maintaining their own uniforms. Students must wear school sanctioned scrubs. Students will wear a name badge while in the clinical setting. The following guidelines will be enforced for student and patient safety. The following guidelines will be enforced: Jewelry
One matched earring set per ear lobe are acceptable o Earrings must be posts only o Small hoops (smaller than a dime) are acceptable One watch and/or medical bracelet One ring per hand, wedding ring set counts as one Necklaces and other bracelets are not permitted, this is a safety precaution Tongue rings and any other facial jewelry is not permitted
Tattoos
Must be covered at all times in the clinical setting
Fingernails
Acrylic nails are not permitted, this is an infection control policy Should be kept short and neatly trimmed at all times Nail polish is not permitted (Only clear nail polish is permitted) French manicures are not permitted
Hair
Hair should be dry, clean and not in the face Shoulder length or longer hair must be tied back and not on the shoulders Facial hair should be shaved in order to accommodate facial masks Hair color of an unnatural tone is not permitted (green, blue, purple, pink, etc.)
Perfume/After Shave
Perfume and after shave is not permitted; sick patients may find the odor offensive
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM Footwear
Shoes must be all white Leather nursing shoes or leather tennis shoes are required Footwear should be cleaned and polished Shoes must be laced and tied Fabric shoes, high top tennis shoes, boots, sandals, Clogs, Crocs, jellies and opentoed/open-heeled shoes are not permitted White socks or white knee high stockings should be worn with the uniform
Uniforms A plain white crew neck shirt, white turtleneck, or white long sleeved shirt may be worn under the scrub top. The shirt must not display any logos or decals. Lab coats are optional. Should a student decide to wear a lab coat, it must be the same color as the scrubs, long sleeved, and below the waist. Scrub pants must be hemmed if the length is too long. Students will not be permitted to wear scrub pants that drag the floor. Uniforms can be purchased after the program orientation. Students are not permitted to participate in laboratory or clinical activities unless they are wearing the correct uniform. Students not wearing the correct uniform will be sent home and marked absent for the day. The correct uniform is: 1. School sanctioned scrubs 2. Proper foot wear 3. Name badge
HOLIDAYS AND VACATIONS Diagnostic Medical Sonography students are committed to 22 consecutive months of full-time education. Within this time, students are eligible for holidays recognized by the college and vacation time during semester breaks. The student should consult the academic calendar which is published in the College Catalog and Student Handbook for the dates of recognized holidays and semester breaks. Vacation time should not be scheduled during the academic semesters.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM LABORATORY GUIDELINES The laboratory is designed to simulate a patient care area. While in the lab, students are required to wear the approved clinical attire. Clinical attire includes following the dress code for clinical settings. Food and drink are not permitted in the laboratory. Coats, book bags, purses, and cell phones are not permitted in the laboratory. Students are able to rent a locker in science hall for their possessions. Lockers can be rented from the student activities center. The cost is $10 for the semester. The price includes a lock. When the lock is turned in at the end of the semester, the student receives a $7 refund.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Diagnostic Medical Sonography students are encouraged to join professional organizations. Student annual dues are at a reduced rate to facilitate membership and participation. Students can download a membership application at www.sdms.org or students can see a faculty member for an application. Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography – SDMS This is the national organization that helps set the guidelines of education for our profession and keeps us updated with the latest information available on the profession. Publications include the Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JDMS). Website: www.sdms.org
READMISSION Students who are dismissed from the program for academic reasons or withdraw for personnel reasons may be eligible to re-enter the program the following academic year provided: 1. They must re-apply for admission to the program. 2. They must meet the pre-admission requirements for that year. If admission requirements have changed, they must meet the new requirements. 3. They must submit to a drug screen prior to attending clinical sites. 4. They must be current with their annual health physical, PPD, and CPR certification. 5. Their academic record is sufficient to warrant reentry. 6. There is sufficient clinical space to accommodate the student, when they return. The program will not reserve a clinical space for students unless they return during the spring semester. Students dismissed from the program for reasons other than academic or voluntary withdrawal are not eligible for readmission. Students can only be re-admitted to the program one time.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM SEVERE WEATHER Occasionally the college closes or delays classes as a result of severe weather conditions. The President of the college, or his representative, will determine if the college is to close and when the time missed will be made up. Class cancellations and college closing due to inclement weather or other emergency conditions will be announced on area radio and television stations and the internet. Information on specific radio and television stations, web sites, and alternate routes to the campus will be distributed as well as published in the Grapevine each semester. As road conditions vary widely during inclement weather, students are advised to use their own judgment in deciding whether to attend classes or clinical assignments. IF NO ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE, THE SCHOOL WILL OPERATE ON THE NORMAL SCHEDULE. In the event that students are not able to verify a school closing prior to 7:00 a.m., they are encouraged to use their judgment in determining whether or not to drive in the existing conditions. If a student decides not to attempt to meet a class or clinical rotation time, he/she must notify the appropriate instructor according to the published attendance policies. If school is open after the student’s decision and proper contacts are made, the student’s absence will not be considered excused. If school is closed, students need not contact the instructor and should not report to class or clinic. If the college is open but announces a delay in classes, the delay should be based upon the 8:00 a.m. hour. For example, if a two (2) hour delay is announced, students should report to the 10:00 a.m. class or rotation at 10:00 a.m. The college will schedule make-up time for the missed 8:00 and 9:00 classes at a later date. If a student feels that he/she cannot meet the delayed time then the instructor/Clinical Coordinator should be notified according to the attendance policies. Clinical Instructors ARE NOT ALLOWED to determine whether the student(s) rotating through his/her site will be released early during bad weather. If the student(s) chooses to leave, the student(s) WILL BE signed out for the actual time he/she left. The time will be documented accurately and any penalties will be administered according to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program’s policies and guidelines. If the student is attending a clinical site that closes due to bad weather, he/she will not be penalized for the missed time.
NOTE: The College may be closed for reasons other than severe weather. Students should report to clinical, if the college is closed for problems such as utility outages or issues that do not affect the ability to travel to assigned clinical sites. Students are required to make up clinical time missed because of college closures.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM SONOGRAPHY SAFETY/PROTECTION GUIDELINES Sonography students are required to be aware of safety standards and guidelines when working in the lab on campus or at any of the clinical affiliates. All Diagnostic Medical Sonography students enrolled in Westmoreland County Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program should be aware of protective measures for themselves, patients, family members and any other medical staff. The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine guidelines are as follows: AIUM STATEMENT ON BIOEFFECTS Safety in Training and Research Approved March 19, 2007 Diagnostic ultrasound has been in use since the late 1950s. There are no confirmed adverse biological effects on patients resulting from this usage. Although no hazard has been identified that would preclude the prudent and conservative use of diagnostic ultrasound in education and research, experience from normal diagnostic practice may or may not be relevant to extended exposure times and altered exposure conditions. It is therefore considered appropriate to make the following recommendation: When examinations are carried out for purposes of training or research, the subject should be informed of the anticipated exposure conditions and how these compare with normal diagnostic practice. Prudent Use and Clinical Safety Approved March 19, 2007 Diagnostic ultrasound has been in use since the late 1950s. Given its known benefits and recognized efficacy for medical diagnosis, including use during human pregnancy, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine herein addresses the clinical safety of such use: No independently confirmed adverse effects caused by exposure from present diagnostic ultrasound instruments have been reported in human patients in the absence of contrast agents. Biological effects (such as localized pulmonary bleeding) have been reported in mammalian systems at diagnostically relevant exposures but the clinical significance of such effects is not yet known. Ultrasound should be used by qualified health professionals to provide medical benefit to the patient.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) Principle Approved March 16, 2008 The potential benefits and risks of each examination should be considered. The ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) Principle should be observed when adjusting controls that affect the acoustical output and by considering transducer dwell times. Further details on ALARA may be found in the AIUM publication “Medical Ultrasound Safety.”
1. Immediately notify faculty, clinical instructor, and/or manager if there are any problems with any sonography equipment. 2. Always use ALARA (As low as reasonably achievable) standards when performing sonography.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Clinical sites associated with the Westmoreland County Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program reserve the right to remove or refuse admission to students who are involved in any behavior that is considered unprofessional, unethical, or not conducive to appropriate patient care. Any student removed from or denied admission to a clinical site may be immediately dismissed from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Students not adhering to the following guidelines may be removed from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. The published guidelines below are meant to guide the student in deciding appropriate conduct for a student sonographer. Students will report to their assigned clinical site
On time and ready to begin at the designated start time In an alert/attentive condition In the proper WCCC Diagnostic Medical Sonography uniform complete with student ID badge o Unless a different uniform is specified by the clinical site
During clinical time, students are not permitted to
Sleep Sit or stand around in clinic not engaging in constructive activities Use drugs or alcohol before or during clinical Be in possession of drugs or alcohol while in a clinical site Chew gum in the clinical setting
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM Proper student clinical behavior Students will not:
Refuse an assignment from the clinical instructor or their designate commensurate with the student’s abilities Receive help from a fellow student or sonographer while attempting a competency on a procedure Do portable exams without the presence of a sonographer Perform exams or obtain extra views of a procedure not ordered by a physician and/or not included in standard operating procedure for that clinical site. Leave a procedure before it is completed Image the wrong patient Perform the wrong exam on a patient Pick and choose which exams to perform
Students will demonstrate professionalism during clinical Students are not permitted to:
Use electronic games during clinical hours Use clinical site computers for anything other than patient care Use cell phones in the clinical setting other than the designated lunch period Discuss the possibility of employment with management during clinical hours Use clinical site telephone for personal business Use derogatory language or profanity Take smoke breaks at times other than the designated lunch period Leave the clinical site for meals Leave early or come back late from a designated break Stealing from the clinical site Alter or falsify clinical site documents Leave their assigned location within the clinical site without permission from the clinical instructor or staff (You will not leave the department unless you have permission) Talk about other student’s performance, quality of work, and attendance to clinical site employees, fellow students, or faculty members
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM Students will demonstrate appropriate patient care Students are not permitted to:
Not identify patients properly using multiple identifiers such as but not limited to armband, social security number, birth date, and other approved methods of the clinical site (Follow the clinical site’s protocol of patient identification) Mistreat patients physically, verbally, or act in a inconsiderate manner towards a patient’s feeling or needs Not provide assistance to patients who may need but not limited to pillows, blankets, bedpan, urinal, emesis basin, etc. Leave a patient who is screaming in pain, vomiting, having incontinence issues, etc. Expose patients who are not properly covered with a sheet or towel
Students are expected to follow all normal operating procedures of their clinical site. Students will practice proper customer service and patient care at all times. Including but not limited to items such as: Address patients with proper surname Pet names like sweetie and honey are not permitted Explain procedures to patients Follow pregnancy policy of the clinical site Practice safe methods of transferring patients Answer any questions a patient may have to their satisfaction Practice the ALARA principle at all times for patients Students who are guilty of violating any rules of the student code of conduct will receive counseling by the program faculty. Each violation will be dealt with by the program faculty according to the seriousness of the violation. Any of these violations can result in immediate and permanent removal from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. In addition, students must follow the college wide code of student conduct published in the College Catalog and Student Hand Book under the student rights and responsibilities section.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM Grounds for immediate dismissal from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Obtain a grade below a “C” in any BIO, DMS, MTH, or PHY designated course Insubordination to clinical site staff or any faculty Academic dishonesty in any class, clinical site, or competency Falsification of records Violation of the SDMS code of ethics ( see appendix B) Conviction or known use or distribution or possession of a controlled substance or illegal drugs 7. Possession and/or use of alcohol before or during classroom or clinical site activities 8. If a student is refused entry to a clinical site for violations including but not limited to such things as poor performance, theft, or misconduct, will not be permitted to continue in the program. Students will not be reassigned to another clinical site. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
STUDENT CPR CERTIFICATION All students must have certification in C.P.R. A minimum ability of basic cardiac life support as defined by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC) is required. Acceptable courses are CPR Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (Course C). The course must include demonstration and practice of one and two rescuer CPR, infant, and child resuscitation, and management of obstructed airway. Certifications are valid for two years. Students are responsible for submitting evidence of certification/recertification to the https://www.certifiedbackground.com by August 1st. If you have certification for two years you must make sure that you are valid for the entire 2 years of training. If your certification runs out beforehand you must take another class. If your certification is invalid you will not be permitted to attend clinical. For each day missed, the student will be docked 10% from his/her final point total for the course. Students who receive a failing grade must withdraw from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM STUDENT EMPLOYMENT POLICY Many students find it necessary to maintain a part-time job while enrolled in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Some students may be employed by the ultrasound departments of our affiliates as technical aids, clerical staff or as student sonographers. Students must realize that their first responsibility is to the satisfactory completion of their education. You cannot receive money for clinical time. (You cannot get paid for clinical time!) *Students will be required to inform the Program Director/Clinical Coordinator regarding employment at any of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program’s clinical affiliates. The following are guidelines for employment: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Student employment shall be on a voluntary basis and not a requirement of the institution. It is expected that the student will continue to fulfill the requirements of the course. No part of the student uniform may be worn while working. The employment is a relationship between the student and the employer. (Ultrasound Department) Westmoreland County Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program holds no responsibility between student and employer. 5. It is the student’s responsibility and not the employer or program faculty to coordinate work and school schedules. 6. The program will not act as an intermediary between the student and the employer. (Ultrasound Department) 7. The student will not discuss possible employment with management during clinical hours. 8. Students must inform the Program Director/Clinical Coordinator immediately of a job obtained at any of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program’s clinical affiliates. 9. Employment is to take place only at times outside of scheduled college classes, and clinical education hours. 10. Students will not be excused early or granted excused absences from class or clinical in order to work. 11. Scheduled PAID working hours cannot be substituted for required clinical education hours. 12. Clinical competency evaluations may not be completed for credit during paid working hours. *Refer to Pennsylvania code 21.112. Student Employment
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM STUDENT EXPENSES Aside from college tuition, there are several other items the student will be responsible for. Costs are approximations and are subject to change. They are as follows: 1. Clinical Uniforms – this is dependent on the number of sets of uniforms the student purchases. 2. A fee for parking may be charged at some clinical sites. 3. Certified Background.com – Approximately $30.00 4. Criminal Record Check – Approximately $10.00 5. Child Abuse Clearance- Approximately $10.00 6. FBI Fingerprinting – Approximately $33.00 7. Initial and subsequent health screening (Depends upon level of health insurance) 8. Drug Screening – Approximately $50.00 9. Books-check with book store for cost (Most books are used for more than one class) 10. Student Professional Liability Insurance- $30.00 11. Trajecsys Clinical Report System - Approximately $100.00 12. SPI Registry Examination (Sonography Principles and Instrumentation) - $200.00 13. Specialty Registry Examination (Abdomen or Obstetrics & Gynecology) - $250.00 It is recommended that Diagnostic Medical Sonography students DO NOT sell their books back at the end of any semester. You will need these to study for your boards!
This list may not reflect all expenses incurred throughout the program.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM STUDENT LABORATORY RULES The following professional conduct rules apply to everyone in all the laboratory sessions: 1. No food, drinks, smoking, or cell phones permitted in the laboratory at any time. 2. No backpacks, book bags or coats permitted in the laboratory at any time. 3. Please use lockers for storage. 4. Uniforms must be worn to all laboratory sessions. 5. While scanning, gloves should be worn at all times. 6. Know the location of the eye wash station and know how to use it. 7. Know the location of the fire extinguisher and know how to use it. 8. Know the location of the closest fire alarm. 9. Know the FIRE EXIT ROUTE from the laboratory. 10. Report ALL accidents to the instructor immediately. 11. Make use of any spare time while in the laboratory. This can be accomplished by checking for any additional work to be done. (Cleaning, Restocking, Linen) 12. Do not discuss irrelevant or personal situations during class time. 13. Please refrain from loud remarks; others are trying to learn. 14. Be conscientious and thorough in your performance of scanning. 15. Comply with the rules and regulations of the clinical site. (Universal Precautions) 16. Please maintain a neat and clean work station. 17. Please disinfect the transducer with T-Spray after each patient/student. 18. If in doubt, please ask the instructor. STUDENT PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE Students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program must carry Professional Liability Insurance. A copy of the policy must be submitted to the Health Professions/Biology Office by May 5th. Failure to provide documentation of required coverage will result in the student not being submitted to attend scheduled clinical laboratory experience. Students are required to have a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and minimum of $3,000,000 aggregate. Students can apply online at https://www.hpso.com/index.php3 Students can also apply by mailing an application. (Application located within the Student Forms section of Student Handbook
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM STUDENT RECORDS – ACCESS AND USE No information shall be released from a student/graduate’s record without written permission of the student/graduate. A copy of the signed waiver (s) will be maintained in the student/graduate’s record in the Sonography Office. STUDENT RECORDS – CURRENT The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program maintains a record of each student currently enrolled. This record shall contain: Current Photograph (Inside cover of file) Student Data Sheet Certification for Graduation Worksheet Current WCCC Transcript All Correspondence related to Student Notations related to Counseling/Guidance Sessions Incident Reports until Graduation Copies of Add/Drop Forms/Withdrawal Forms Health Record(s) Copies of High School Transcript and all other Educational Programs Admission Test Results Waiver for Release of Information Copies of Act 33-34 Clearance (Criminal Record Check & Child Abuse History) Clinical Evaluation and Competencies Forms The student may view the contents of the record by requesting, in writing, an appointment with the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director. STUDENT RECORDS – PERMANENT The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program maintains a permanent record for each student. This record shall contain: Photograph (Inside cover of file) Student Data Sheet Certification for Graduation Worksheet Final WCCC Transcript Selected Correspondence related to Student Notations related to Counseling/Guidance Sessions Copies of Add/Drop Forms/Withdrawal Forms Health Record(s) Copies of High School Transcript and all other Educational Programs Admission Test Results Waiver for Release of Information Copies of Act 33-34 Clearance (Criminal Record Check & Child Abuse History) Clinical Evaluation Form, Anecdotal Forms, Competencies Forms, Incident Reports, & Student Self-Evaluation Form Commendations The student may view the contents of the record by requesting, in writing, an appointment with the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM APPENDIX A Program Contact Information Program Director Laura Locke Office Phone – 724-925-6982 E-mail:
[email protected]
Clinical Coordinator Juliene Erb Office Phone – 724-925-4286 E-mail:
[email protected]
Student Contact Information for Clinical Education Sites Institution Name Alle-Kiski Medical Center Center for Medical Imaging Children’s Hospital Conemaugh Health System Excela Health Norwin Square Frick Hospital
Highlands Hospital Indiana Hospital
Latrobe Hospital Magee Womens Hospital Mon General Hospital Monongahela Valley Hospital Open Air Imaging Uniontown Hospital UPMC St. Margaret Westmoreland Hospital Westmoreland Women’s Health Center West Penn Hospital Wheeling Hospital
Manager’s Name
Manager’s Phone Number
Clinical Instructor Name
Clinical Instructor Phone Number
Alternate Contact Person Name
Alternate Contact Person Phone Number
724-224-5100
Janice Wirth
724-226-7316
Nicole Martin
724-334-4739
Any Technologist
724-334-4739
724-830-8140
Nick Keller
Tracy Seighman
724-830-8140 724-692-6929
814-534-9000
Cliff Dull
814-534-9774
Amber Bill Katherine Smith/ Susan Albright
724-861-6300
724- 861-6310
Carol Duffy
724-861-6306
724-547-1500
Ruth French Linda Schneider
724-597-1594
Danielle Eicher
724-547-1400
724-628-1500
Kathleen Schiller
724-626-2243
Kathleen Schiller
724-626-2343
724-357-7000
Darla DeCarlo
724-357-7442
Becky Taylor
724-357-8165
724-537-1000
Susan Orange
724-537-1626
Carrie Filapose Paulette Gonzales
724-537-1466 412-641-6644 Pager- 412 9580519
Institution Phone Number
412-692-5325
412- 641-1000
814-534-3841
304-598-1200
Starla Ringer
304-285-2157
Rita Shreve
304-598-1287
724-258-1000
Janet Forlini
724-258-1054
Melissa Craggs
724-258-1056
Diane Palmer
724-425-0220
Dareen Stout
724-430-5342
Michele Smith
412-784-4944 724-832-4392
724-425-0220 724-430-5000
Rose Parker
724-430-5333
412-784-4000 724-832-4000 Greensburg Office 724-850-3150
Judy Raishart
724-830-8537
Amy Yaroshuk
Irwin Office 724-863-2660
Scottdale Office 724-887-6960
Donna Cassagrande
412.578.5000 304-243-3000
Jennifer Bond
304-243-8820
Jennifer Quolke
412-578-3839
Brianne Utt
304-243-3724
Any Technologist Any Technologist Any Technologist Any Technologist Any Technologist Kathleen Schiller or Any Technologist Any Technologist Debby Jankowski or Any Technologist Any Technologist Any Technologist Any Technologist Diane Palmer Any Technologist Any Technologist Any Technologist
Any Technologist Any Technologist
724-830-8140 724-692-6929
814-534-3841 724-861-6306 724-547-1400
724-626-2343 724-357-8165
724-537-1466
412-641-4505 304-598-1287 724-258-1056 724-425-0220 724-430-5334 412-784-4944 724-832-4392
412-578-3839
Note: Information contained in the above table may have changed since the printing of this document. Students are encouraged to obtain contact information to the clinical sites they attend. Diagnostic Medical Sonography Student Handbook Fall 2015- Spring 2017
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM APPENDIX B
Code of Ethics for the Profession of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Approved by SDMS Board of Directors, December 6, 2006
PREAMBLE The goal of this code of ethics is to promote excellence in patient care by fostering responsibility and accountability among diagnostic medical sonographers. In so doing, the integrity of the profession of diagnostic medical sonography will be maintained.
OBJECTIVES 1. To create and encourage an environment where professional and ethical issues are discussed and addressed. 2. To help the individual diagnostic medical sonographer identify ethical issues. 3. To provide guidelines for individual diagnostic medical sonographers regarding ethical behavior.
PRINCIPLES Principle I: In order to promote patient well-being, the diagnostic medical sonographer shall: A. Provide information to the patient about the purpose of the sonography procedure and respond to the patient's questions and concerns. B. Respect the patient's autonomy and the right to refuse the procedure. C. Recognize the patient's individuality and provide care in a non-judgmental and nondiscriminatory manner. D. Promote the privacy, dignity and comfort of the patient by thoroughly explaining the examination, patient positioning and implementing proper draping techniques. E. Maintain confidentiality of acquired patient information, and follow national patient privacy regulations as required by the "Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)." F. Promote patient safety during the provision of sonography procedures and while the patient is in the care of the diagnostic medical sonographer.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM Principle II: To promote the highest level of competent practice, diagnostic medical sonographers shall: A. Obtain appropriate diagnostic medical sonography education and clinical skills to ensure competence. B. Achieve and maintain specialty specific sonography credentials. Sonography credentials must be awarded by a national sonography credentialing body that is accredited by a national organization which accredits credentialing bodies, i.e., the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA); http://www.noca.org/ncca/ncca.htm or the International Organization for Standardization (ISO); http://www.iso.org/iso/en/ISOOnline.frontpage. C. Uphold professional standards by adhering to defined technical protocols and diagnostic criteria established by peer review. D. Acknowledge personal and legal limits, practice within the defined scope of practice, and assume responsibility for his/her actions. E. Maintain continued competence through lifelong learning, which includes continuing education, acquisition of specialty specific credentials and recredentialing. F. Perform medically indicated ultrasound studies, ordered by a licensed physician or their designated health care provider. G. Protect patients and/or study subjects by adhering to oversight and approval of investigational procedures, including documented informed consent. H. Refrain from the use of any substances that may alter judgment or skill and thereby compromise patient care. I. Be accountable and participate in regular assessment and review of equipment, procedures, protocols, and results. This can be accomplished through facility accreditation. Principle III: To promote professional integrity and public trust, the diagnostic medical sonographer shall: A. Be truthful and promote appropriate communications with patients and colleagues. B. Respect the rights of patients, colleagues and yourself. C. Avoid conflicts of interest and situations that exploit others or misrepresent information. D. Accurately represent his/her experience, education and credentialing. E. Promote equitable access to care. F. Collaborate with professional colleagues to create an environment that promotes communication and respect. G. Communicate and collaborate with others to promote ethical practice. H. Engage in ethical billing practices. I. Engage only in legal arrangements in the medical industry. J. Report deviations from the Code of Ethics to institutional leadership for internal sanctions, local intervention and/or criminal prosecution. The Code of Ethics can serve as a valuable tool to develop local policies and procedures.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM APPENDIX C
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS All of the following MUST be completed in order to graduate: 1. Academic Graduation Checklist for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (page 14 & Appendix C) 2. Clinical Competency Master List for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (page 24 and Appendix C) 3. Successful completion of the ARDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) Examination 4. Successful completion of the ARDMS Abdomen (AB) and/or Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Examination
Academic Graduation Checklist DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY – Associate in Applied Science Degree Name:___________________________ SSN:____________________________ ****All MUST be completed in order to graduate**** Date Enrolled:____________________
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: 18 CREDITS COURSE CPT 150 ENG 161 ENG 162 HUM 156 MTH 157 SPC 156
Credit Grade
Semester
Method*
Semester
Method*
Semester
Method*
3 3 3 3 3 3
MAJOR COURSES: 45 CREDITS COURSE DMS 103 DMS 105 DMS 106 DMS 201 DMS 204 DMS 205 DMS 206 DMS 207 DMS 208 DMS 210 DMS 211 DMS 212 DMS 213 DMS 214 PHY 130
Credit Grade 2 4 3 2 4 4 3 2 2 3 3 3 4 3 3
SUPPORT COURSES: 11 CREDITS COURSE ALH 122 BIO 171 BIO 172
Credit Grade 3 4 4
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CLINICAL COMPETENCY MASTER LIST ****All must be completed in order to graduate**** 1. PATIENT CARE 2. NORMAL IVC 3. NORMAL AORTA 4. NORMAL GB/BILIARY 5. NORMAL LIVER 6. NORMAL PANCREAS 7. NORMAL RENAL 8. NORMAL SPLEEN 9. NORMAL PELVIS 10. NORMAL TRANSVAGINAL 11. ABNORMAL AORTA 12. ABNORMAL GB/BILIARY 13. ABNORMAL LIVER 14. ABNORMAL PANCREAS 15. ABNORMAL RENAL 16. ABNORMAL SPLEEN 17. ABNORMAL PELVIS 18. ABNORMAL TRANSVAGINAL 19. FIRST TRIMESTER PREGNANCY 20. NORMAL THYROID 21. ABNORMAL THYROID 22. NORMAL BREAST 23. ABNORMAL BREAST 24. NORMAL SCROTUM 25. ABNORMAL SCROTUM 26. SECOND TRIMESTER ANATOMY 27. SECOND TRIMESTER BIOMETRY 28. THIRD TRIMESTER ANATOMY 29. THIRD TRIMESTER BIOMETRY
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM
STUDENT FORMS
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Student Handbook Acknowledgement Form
This is to acknowledge that I have received a copy of the Westmoreland County Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Student Handbook. I have read the policies and practices contained in the manual. I agree to comply with them and I understand the program has the right to change policies and practices from time to time. I agree to abide by any changes made to these policies and practices.
Student Name Printed
Student Signature
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM Grounds for Dismissal Acknowledgement Form Listed below are reasons for immediate dismissal from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Westmoreland County Community College. I understand I may be dismissed from the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at any time for violating any one of the reasons listed below. 1. Obtain a grade below a “C” in any BIO, DMS, MTH or PHY designated course 2. Insubordination to clinical site staff or any faculty 3. Academic dishonesty in any class, clinical site, or competency 4. Falsification of records 5. Violation of the SDMS code of ethics 6. Conviction or known use of or distribution or possession of a controlled substance or illegal drugs 7. Possession and/or use of alcohol before or during classroom or clinical site activities 8. If a student is refused entry to a clinical site for violations including but not limited to such things as poor performance, theft, or misconduct, will not be permitted to continue on in the program. Students will not be reassigned to another clinical site.
Student Name Printed
Student Signature
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM Sonography Safety/Protection Guidelines and Acknowledgement Form Sonography students are required to be aware of safety standards and guidelines when working in the lab on campus or at any of the clinical affiliates. This form is evidence that all Diagnostic Medical Sonography students enrolled in Westmoreland County Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program are aware of protective measures for themselves, patients, family members and any other medical staff. The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine guidelines are as follows: Safety in Training and Research Approved March 19, 2007 Diagnostic ultrasound has been in use since the late 1950s. There are no confirmed adverse biological effects on patients resulting from this usage. Although no hazard has been identified that would preclude the prudent and conservative use of diagnostic ultrasound in education and research, experience from normal diagnostic practice may or may not be relevant to extended exposure times and altered exposure conditions. It is therefore considered appropriate to make the following recommendation: When examinations are carried out for purposes of training or research, the subject should be informed of the anticipated exposure conditions and how these compare with normal diagnostic practice.
Prudent Use and Clinical Safety Approved March 19, 2007 Diagnostic ultrasound has been in use since the late 1950s. Given its known benefits and recognized efficacy for medical diagnosis, including use during human pregnancy, the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine herein addresses the clinical safety of such use: No independently confirmed adverse effects caused by exposure from present diagnostic ultrasound instruments have been reported in human patients in the absence of contrast agents. Biological effects (such as localized pulmonary bleeding) have been reported in mammalian systems at diagnostically relevant exposures but the clinical significance of such effects is not yet known. Ultrasound should be used by qualified health professionals to provide medical benefit to the patient.
As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) Principle Approved March 16, 2008 The potential benefits and risks of each examination should be considered. The ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) Principle should be observed when adjusting controls that affect the acoustical output and by considering transducer dwell times. Further details on ALARA may be found in the AIUM publication "Medical Ultrasound Safety."
1. 2.
Immediately notify faculty, clinical instructor, and/or manager if there are any problems with any sonography equipment. Always use ALARA (As low as reasonably achievable) standards when performing sonography.
I have read the Sonography Safety guidelines. I understand its content and agree to abide by the guidelines set forth during my two-year period. _______________________________________ Student Signature _______________________________________ Print Name _______________________________________ Date
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM IMAGING POLICY Students are not required to volunteer to be a patient for sonography imaging examinations. Students may volunteer on their own accord for demonstrations, or for evening open laboratory sessions. Student participation in imaging procedures is strictly voluntary. Students who do not wish to be scanned will be required to supply a volunteer. All individuals who volunteer to be scanned are required to sign the consent form and must have read the AIUM statement on bioeffects prior to volunteering to be scanned.
SCANNING CONSENT FORM I hereby agree to allow myself to be scanned as a model for the Westmoreland County Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. The purposes of the scans are for fellow students to gain diagnostic sonography scanning experience under direct supervision. I understand that the scanning procedure which I will experience is not a diagnostic procedure. Although studies have been conducted to assess the health risks from ultrasonic energy, a common conclusion reached was that the studies necessary to support a definitive assessment of risk have not yet been completed and may require many years of completion. Clinical experience to date shows that ultrasound is a safe, useful means of conducting diagnostic examinations and there is no compelling reason to believe that adverse delayed effects will be apparent in the future. I have read and had opportunity to receive clarification on any questions I had about the content of the attached AIUM Statement of Bioeffects. I hereby waive and release Westmoreland County Community College, its officers, agents, employees, and students from any claim for damages alleged to result from injuries arising from or related to my participation as a model for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Print Name: __________________________________________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________________________________________ Witness: __________________________________________________________________
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM Request for Appeal of Academic Dishonesty Form A student charged with academic dishonesty under provisions of the Student Rights & Responsibilities may appeal the charge by completing this form and returning it to the office of the Division Chair within five (5) working days of the date of the notification letter. A decision concerning this appeal will be made by the Division Chair and two division faculty.
_____________________________________ Student Name
____________________________________________ Social Security Number
_____________________________________ Telephone _____________________________________ Major Program
___________________________________________ Academic Advisor
REASON FOR APPEAL Please indicate below the reason you are appealing the charge of Academic Dishonesty. You may attach additional material to this form as necessary. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________ Signature ___________________________________________ Date
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM STUDENT COUNSELING FORM _____________________________________________ STUDENT NAME
_______________________ DATE
Reasons for Conference _____ Excessive absences
______ Required competencies lacking
_____ Attitudinal difficulties at clinical site and/or classroom _____ Grades in lecture and/or clinical sections _____ Other: _____________________________________________________________ Supporting Documentation
Student Corrective Action Plan
Attach additional pages as needed Decisions ____Review conferences scheduled on________________________________________ ____Withdrawal from program student initiated ____ Withdrawal from program instructor initiated ____ Student may reapply to program Comments
__________________________________ Program Director
________________________________ Faculty Member
__________________________________ Student
________________________________ Date
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM STUDENT DATA SHEET DATE
Any information you provide on this form is used for statistical and reporting purposes only and is not identifiable by individual. It has no bearing on admission to Westmoreland County Community College or the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. NAME ________________________________________________________ Birth Date __________ Age ______ (First)
(Middle)
(Maiden)
(Married)
Address (City)
(State)
Home phone
(
Female
Male
)
Cell Phone
(
(Zip-code)
)
Home E-mail address: ___________________________________________________________________ WCCC E-mail: ________________________________________________________________________ Social Security Number (last four digits) Ethnic Group (Check (1) only):
Age:
American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian or Pacific Islander Black, Non-Hispanic Hispanic White, other than Hispanic
25 & under 26-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 Older than 60
Full-Time (12 Credits or more per semester) Part-Time (less than 12 Credits per semester) Financial Aid
Yes
No
Person to Notify in an Emergency: Name
Relationship
Address
Home Phone Business Phone
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM VERIFICATION OF PRELIMINARY EDUCATION Name of High School from which you graduated _____________________________________________________________________________________________ City and State of High School _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Month and Year of Graduation _____________________________________________________________________________________________
OR Number of Pennsylvania GED
Year Obtained
OR Certificate of Preliminary Education Number
Year Obtained
REQUEST FOR TRANSFER OF CREDIT COPIES OF ALL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE PLACED ON FILE IN THE DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY OFFICE WITH A COPY OF THE APPROVED TRANSFER OF CREDIT
School/College/University
Year(s) Attended
Major
Diploma/Degree Awarded
Please Check any Previous Degrees Doctorate Major
Master Major
Bachelor Major
Associate Major
Please Check Previous Education Paramedic
Yes
No
Respiratory Therapist
Yes
No
EMT
Yes
No
Surgical Technician
Yes
No
Nursing Assistant
Yes
No
Laboratory Technician
Yes
No
Medical Assistant
Yes
No
Other
Have you served time in the Military? Yes
(Please specify) No
Were you a corpsman? Yes
No
WORK EXPERIENCE: (Identify the inclusive dates for each work experience; begin with current or most recent employment) EMPLOYER
TYPE OF WORK
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT Beginning Ending _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM I understand that all students accepted into the clinical component of the program must undergo a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and State Police Criminal Record Check. No student will be admitted or retained in the program with a disqualifying criminal history or child abuse clearance. Any felony conviction may result in denial of admission to the DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY Program. Any misdemeanor will be individually evaluated. Conviction of a felonious act may result in the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography denying the applicant to sit for certification examination. Questions should be directed to the ARDMS at http://www.ardms.org As an applicant to this program or student in this program, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the essential qualifications. I acknowledge that I am capable of performing the abilities and skills outlined for this program with or without reasonable accommodation and understand that my status as a student in this program depends on my continued ability to successfully demonstrate these abilities and skills. I understand that if I am no longer able to meet these essential qualifications I will immediately notify the program director. I understand that all students accepted into the clinical component of the program must undergo a drug and alcohol screen annually at the laboratory specified by the program on or before the stated deadline. This lab is used to protect the integrity of the results being reported. The test is at the cost of the student. No student will be admitted or retained in the program with a disqualifying result or failure to meet the specified deadline. I understand that students accepted into the clinical component of the program may perform procedures which may expose them to blood borne pathogens, ionizing radiation and potentially hazardous materials. I understand that students accepted into the clinical component of the program are required to have a complete physical exam and required immunizations. My Signature below indicates that I am aware of the additional DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY Program requirements. In addition, I am responsible for all material enclosed in this packet.
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM Complete pages 58 and 60. Mail your completed insurance forms to the following address.
Instructions for completing liability forms on the following two pages
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DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM WAIVER FOR RELEASE OF HEALTH RECORDS FORM
I hereby authorize release of my Health Records to all clinical sites as requested and for the Westmoreland County Community College School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Administrator to discuss my health condition with physician for as long as I remain a student in the Westmoreland County Community College Diagnostic Medical Sonography Education Program.
PRINT STUDENT NAME
STUDENT’S SIGNATURE
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CITY
STATE
ZIP
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