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Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center School of Diagnostic Medical SonographyPersonal requirements | Eligibility/prerequisites | Enrollment process | Curriculum | Tuition and fees | Schedule of classes | Policies | Forms | Contact us | Home Eligibility/prerequisitesEqual opportunity/nondiscrimination policyAt the Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography we are committed to selecting the most qualified candidates from the eligible group of applicants. It is our policy in all student actions, including the selection process, to evaluate all applicants and enrolled students on the basis of qualifications and ability, without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry or membership in any legally protected category. Educational requirementsGeneral requirements Program accreditation standards and guidelines for admission state each applicant shall demonstrate completion of high school (or equivalent) Applicants must be citizens, lawful permanent residents or otherwise lawfully residing in the United States. The program will not sponsor applicants for immigrant or non-immigrant visas The program does not provide a physician-training program or residency in Diagnostic Ultrasound Applicants must meet one of the following prerequisites: Prerequisite #1 Allied Health DisciplineApplicants must be graduates of or students enrolled in a formal allied health education program that meets all of the following criteria:
The applicant will be able to show successful completion of the following courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA. All courses must be at the post-secondary (college) level:
The applicant must be registered/certified or become registered/certified within the 90-day probationary period in their health specialty. Applicants will have documented a minimum of 8 hours of job-shadowing experience within the ultrasound department at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center. This is beneficial in order to acquaint candidates with the demands of the profession. Applicants can schedule job shadowing by calling 414-649-7993 or 414-649-6131. Job shadowing must be completed prior to application. Approved programs include but are not limited to:
Prerequisite #2 Baccalaureate DegreeApplicants must have completed a baccalaureate degree. An emphasis in the biological sciences or health sciences is preferred. The applicant will be able to show successful completion of the following courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA. All courses must be at the post-secondary (college) level:
The applicant will possess a minimum of 500 hours of current direct patient care experience in either a hospital or nursing home setting. The following documentation must be submitted with the application. Failure to submit the required documentation will result in an incomplete application.
Applicants will have documented a minimum of eight hours of job-shadowing experience within the ultrasound department at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center. This is beneficial in order to acquaint candidates with the demands of the profession. Applicants can schedule job shadowing by calling 414-649-7993 or 414-649-6131. Job shadowing must be completed prior to application. Explanation of patient care requirementsThe prerequisite requirement of a patient care course is necessary due to the length of the sonography program and the concentrated sonography curriculum. The program curriculum does not include basic patient care coursework. Examples of patient care course content that are central to the sonography program include: infection control, aseptic technique, communication techniques and regulations, history-taking skills, chart use and recording, basic patient care and safety, ergonomics, vital signs, suction, oxygen, crash cart, venipuncture, pharmacology, allergic reactions and medical emergencies. Applicants must demonstrate health care experience sufficient for the development of an understanding of the sonographer role, of the health care environment, and of their own aptitude for the sonography profession. Direct patient care experience is necessary to ensure a level of proficiency needed to be successful in the sonography program. The sonography clinical education component of the program requires an immediate ability to focus on sonography-specific skills. Therefore, basic patient care skills are required upon admission to the program. Selected applicants without a background in radiologyApplicants who are accepted into the program without a clinical background in a radiology department will be required to complete an orientation in the imaging department at the sponsoring institute. This allows the student to gain experience in various imaging modalities and orientate to departmental procedures. The Program Coordinator will schedule this experience during the student's first month of orientation.
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