Pre-DMS Goals, and Student Learning Outcomes

Program Goals

Goals of the Pre-DMS Program are that its graduates will:

• Integrate a wide cadre of knowledge & experiences into their future academic and career journey
• Gain valuable experiences in the patient environment
• Acquire an appreciation and understanding of the field of sonography
• Demonstrate competency when performing patient care skills and communicate effectively with patients, family members, and members of the healthcare team
• Successfully pass certification examinations
• Be qualified to apply to a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Execute effective communication
   1. Students will demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills in classroom and healthcare settings, including interactions with patients, colleagues, peers, and interdisciplinary teams
2. Demonstrate professionalism
   1. Students will apply ethical reasoning and emotional intelligence in patient care, ensuring professionalism and adherence to healthcare ethics
   2. Students will model civic responsibility and lifelong learning by engaging in service-learning, healthcare outreach, and ongoing professional development
3. Determine the needs of diverse populations
   1. Students will investigate personal biases and the potential negative effects they can have on quality patient care
   2. Students will implement strategies to mitigate biases in patient care scenarios
4. Demonstrate critical thinking and metacognition
   1. Students will utilize analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills to interpret medical data, understand patient conditions, navigate healthcare systems, and prepare for diagnostic imaging challenges.