The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Student Handbook Supplement contains the policies of the program. By accepting admission into the Sonography program, each student agrees to abide by the regulations as outlined.

All students must present:

• Yearly verification of tuberculosis screening. If test is positive, refer to the Communicable Disease Policy in the Student Handbook for more information.
• Updated immunization records including hepatitis B, MMR and Tetanus-Diphtheria
• Verification of varicella vaccination or show immunity (titer)
• Evidence of a physical examination within three months prior to beginning the program
• Verification of current certification in professional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association including infant, child, and adult CPR.
• Evidence of a successfully completed FIT test prior to the professional program deadline.

A background check is required for admission into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers requires disclosure of any crime or misdemeanor directly related to public health and safety and/or the provision of diagnostic medical sonography. The results of this background check may impact eligibility for certification and should be determined in advance of beginning the program.

A professional program fee will be charged to cover the additional costs of the sonography education (see the Fee Schedule in the Financial Information section).

Mental and Physical Requirements for Applicants to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs

Applicants seeking admission to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to:

1. Visually observe and assess a patient, discriminate color and depth, read and accurately complete reports and visualize diagnostic/monitoring equipment in dimmed light.
2. Auditorily monitor and assess patient health needs, monitor various equipment and background sounds, and communicate by telephone.
3. Demonstrate sufficient hearing to differentiate Doppler signals.
4. Verbally communicate in a clear and concise manner.
5. Communicate sufficiently to interact with others in appropriate professional verbal and written form.
6. Read and interpret relevant medical data from patients’ charts, reports, and orders.
7. Safely lift and transfer patients to accomplish bed/chair/stretcher transfer with assistance or assistive devices.
8. Safely push a gurney or wheelchair.
9. Stand or sit for an extended period of time.
10. Push and operate portable imaging equipment.
11. Demonstrate sufficient manual dexterity necessary to perform activities specific to this professional program.
12. Possess critical thinking skills sufficient to think clearly and act professionally, safely, and accurately in stressful situations.
13. Professionally interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.