Cypress College
Ultrasound/Medical
Sonography Certificate

Today's Date: Monday July 7, 2008

Radiologic Technology Department

Program Mission Statement

The philosophy of the department of Radiologic Technology recognizes the individual as a whole person who moves toward goals of self realization and fulfillment.  The student is self directed, active, positive, and is responsible for his/her own actions as well as the consequences of the actions.  The Department of Radiologic Technology will provide the following:

1. Occupational training in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.  The purpose of this instruction is to qualify the student for examination by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and to prepare the student for gainful employment in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
2. Students will be evaluated on knowledge, affective, and psychomotor domains to include critical thinking and problem solving.  Measurable objective tests and clinical observation for competency will be utilized to determine student progress.  Role playing and simulation will enhance the stuent's learning of medical sonography and image protocol to include patient care and safety.  Students will follow the master plan of education which is listed in the college catalog.
3. Clinical experience for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography student is in a contracted affiliated medical center, physician office, or medical clinic under direct and immediate supervision.
4. The program faculty will survey completers of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program to facilitate program improvement.  Graduate surveys will assess critical thinking and problem solving skills to include communication skills and professional development.

The Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee in Education for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (JRC-DMS) and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. (JRC-DMS, 2025 Woodlane Drive, St. Paul, MN 55125, (651) 731-1582.

Note: If you have been subject to revocation, suspension, or disciplinary action by: a)State licensing board; b) Federal agency; c)national professional association and/or are presently charged with or have ever been convicted or found guilty of, or pleaded nolo contendere to any crime or misdemeanor directly related to public health and safety and/or the provisions of diagnostic medical sonography or vascular technology services, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO DECLARE THIS ON YOUR NATIONAL REGISTRY APPLICATION TO WRITE THE EXAMINATION. These activities may affect your eligibility to write the national registry examination.