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About The School |
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Columbia St. Mary's School of Diagnostic Sonography is an 18-month program which prepares students in the Clinical practice of Diagnostic Medical Sonography in Obstetrics/Gynecology and Abdominal Ultrasound. Upon successful completion, the student is qualified as a Sonographer, and is eligible to take the certifying examinations. Students are exposed to both didactic and clinical training. In order for students to effectively utilize lecture material, Classroom presentation precedes the "hands-on" experience in the clinical setting.
- Classes begin the first Monday in October
- The student's schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day.
- Students receive 3 weeks scheduled vacation, 9 holidays, and 8 personal leave days during the 18-month program.
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Affiliation and Accreditation |
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Accreditation
Columbia St. Mary's is accredited by the Joint Review Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals and is a member of the American Hospital Association and the Wisconsin Hospital Association.
Columbia St. Mary's School of Diagnostic Sonography is approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) under the sponsorship of the American Medical Association and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Clinical Affiliations
During the 18-month program, the students will be assigned to the following clinical sites:
Major Rotations :
Columbia St. Mary's
Milwaukee Campus
Columbia Campus
Ozaukee Campus, Mequon
Minor Rotation:
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
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Mission Statement |
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The mission of Columbia St. Mary's School of Diagnostic Sonography is to educate students under the standards and guidelines of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Our goal is to provide the work force with highly skilled, knowledgeable, and effective graduates. Part of our mission is that these goals are met, while still preserving the dignity of every person by providing compassion and care of the highest standard.
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Philsophy Statement |
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The faculty members of th e School of Sonography believe that education is a joint responsibility of both the student and the teacher. Education presents itself in many ways. Therefore, students must exhibit an inquisitive nature to take advantage of non-traditional learning opportunities. In many ways, the students initiate and direct their own learning, enabling them to develop beyond the entry level performance of a Sonographer.
Faculty members are viewed as facilitators of learning. They are responsible for presenting instruction to describe the foundations and processes of sonographic practices. They are also responsible for designing clinical experiences that implement classroom instruction and assist the student in gaining skills to demonstrate the competencies essential for safe, quality clinical practice.
Finally, faculty members believe that sonographic education that is conducted by a school that is associated with a healthcare system provides the students with resources that bring the depth of knowledge and excellence in clincial practice that are essential to developing exceptional clincial practitioners. |
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Program Goals |
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To provide an environment where the graduate of Columbia St. Mary's (CSM) School of Diagnostic Sonography shall: .
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Demonstrate the ability to function effectively, professionally, and with maturity at the career level.
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Understand the importance of providing the best care in a cost-conscious and ever-changing society.
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Provide patient care and comfort as well as recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate appropriate patient aid and support.
- Master the basic principles of sonographic procedures as well as develop the necessary manual skills needed in the profession.
- Develop the ability to make correct judgments as to the acceptability and validity of obtained diagnostic results.
- Correlate results with other known clinical data.
- Recognize the varied aspect of group dynamics in effectively working with peers.
- Participate in professional activities and continuing education, to promote continual professional and personal growth.
- Express satisfaction with the education received with respect to academic and clinical skills.
- The graduates are eligible to write the examination prepared by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography in the following specialties: Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation, Abdomen/Small Parts, and Obstetrics/ Gynecology.
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Equal Opportunity |
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The Columbia St. Mary's School of Diagnostic Sonography believes that all persons are entitled to equal educational opportunities and does not discriminate against students or applicants for school because of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, handicap, disability, arrest and /or conviction record, membership in the National Guard or any other reserve component of the military forces of the United States or Wisconsin or other protected status, as required by law, provided they are qualified and meet the physical requirements established by the Hospital and School for the position. |
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