Assessment of Student Learning
The general sonography program periodically assesses its effectiveness in achieving their stated goals and learning domains. The results of this evaluation are implemented in timely revision of the program.
General Sonography Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs is to provide, in partnership with the community, formal, high quality education to student sonographers in the science and art of sonographic imaging.
Program Goals & Student Learning Outcomes
The primary goal of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is to prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Graduates of the Owens Community College Program will be able to perform, at minimum, the following goals and objectives:
Goal 1: Students will be knowledgeable in their field.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills regarding sonographic procedures in order to provide optimal results.
Students will obtain, interpret, and review data from charts and patients to facilitate in optimal results.
Goal 2: Students will be clinically proficient.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will perform and analyze sonographic procedures appropriately and accurately for interpretation.
Students will perform a broad range of sonographic examinations.
Goal 3: Students will model professionalism.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will demonstrate effective communications skills.
Students will utilize patient care and comfort skills to provide compassionate care.
Students will act in professional and ethical manner while functioning as part of the healthcare team.
General Sonography Program Effectiveness Data
Program Completion Rate
| General Sonography Program |
| Program completion rate defined as the number of students successfully completing the program. |
| Graduation Year |
Percent Completion |
Number of Students |
| 2020 |
90% |
9 out of 10 completed the program |
| 2019 |
88% |
7 out of 8 completed the program |
| 2018 |
55% |
6 out of 11 students completed the program |
Credentialing Examination Pass Rate
| General Sonography Program |
| Credentialing examination pass rate in Abdomen and/or Obstetrics - Gynecological within twelve months of graduation as provided by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS). |
| Year |
Abdomen (ABD) Credential |
Obstetrics - Gynecological (OB-GYN) Credential |
Students Earning One or Both Credential(s) |
| 2020 |
5 of 9 students attempted
80% passed
|
8 of 9 students attempted
75% passed
|
4 of 9 hold ABD
6 of 9 hold OB
3 of 9 hold Both
|
| 2019 |
4 of 7 students attempted
80% passed
|
7 of 7 students attempted
100% passed
|
4 of 7 hold ABD
7 of 7 hold OB
4 of 7 hold Both
|
| 2018 |
5 of 6 students attempted
100% passed
|
6 of 6 students attempted
83% passed
|
5 of 6 hold ABD
5 of 6 hold OB-GYN
4 of 6 hold Both
|
Job Placement Rate
| General Sonography Program |
| Job placement rate within six months of graduation for graduates who are actively seeking employment in General Sonography. |
| Year |
Percent job placement |
Number of students |
| 2020 |
100% |
9 of 9 employed |
| 2019 |
100% |
7 of 7 employed |
| 2018 |
100% |
6 of 6 employed |
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