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Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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About Sonography

The profession of diagnostic medical sonography includes general sonography, cardiac sonography, vascular technology, and various subspecialties. The profession requires judgment and the ability to provide appropriate health care services.

Sonographers/vascular technologists are highly skilled professionals qualified by education to provide patient services using diagnostic techniques under the supervision of a licensed doctor of medicine or osteopathy. The sonographer/vascular technologist may provide this service in a variety of medical settings where the physician is responsible for the use and interpretation of appropriate procedures. Sonographers/vascular technologists assist physicians in gathering data necessary to reach diagnostic decisions.

The sonographer/ vascular technologist is able to perform the following:

• Obtain, review, and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results
• Perform appropriate procedures and record anatomic, pathologic, and/or physiologic data for interpretation by a physician
• Record, analyze, and process diagnostic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician
• Exercise discretion and judgment in the performance of sonographic and/or other non-invasive diagnostic services
• Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients and colleagues
• Act in a professional and ethical manner
• Provide patient education related to medical ultrasound and/or other non-invasive diagnostic vascular techniques, and promote principles of good health

About us

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a 19-month, full time, hospital based program dedicated to preparing individuals for a rewarding career in medical imaging. The academic and clinical components are designed to provide qualified applicants with the knowledge and skills essential for an entry-level sonographer. New classes begin in September following the Labor Day holiday.

Graduates meet the requirements for application to the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS).

Credentials and associated ARDMS examinations graduates are encouraged to apply for include:

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS):
  • Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation
  • Abdomen
  • OB/GYN
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT):
  • Vascular Physical Principles and Instrumentation
  • Vascular Technology

Mission statement

At Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography we are committed to the education of student sonographers in the art and science of medical sonography. The school strives to instill the knowledge, skills, abilities, values, and essence of teamwork our students need in order to deliver personalized, quality healthcare to the patients they serve.

Vision statement

In support of the School's mission, we will:

1. Continually measure program outcomes to assess the success of the program and to improve our service quality.
2. Maintain an educationally oriented environment that supports student learning.
3. Be recognized for our commitment to graduating competent sonographers that meet the needs of the medical community as well as the community at large.

Program goals

In support of our mission we continually measure program outcomes to insure our school meets the expectations of our students, the requirements of our regulatory agencies, and the needs of the medical community. Program assessment is in support of the following goals:

• Prepare students for the challenging responsibilities of the profession and provide opportunity to acquire a working knowledge of the field.
• Provide a clinical educational experience that ensures students are capable of performing all routine sonographic procedures and related functions.
• Provide an educational experience that promotes effective communication skills, critical thinking abilities and professionalism.
• Promote the development of core values and ethical standards necessary for the delivery of quality, patient-centered care.
• Graduate competent professional sonographers that meet the needs of the medical imaging community

Academic facilities

The School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography offices, classroom and laboratory facilities are located at:

Aurora Health Care - Airport
180 West Grange Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53207

Clinical facilities

The program maintains various clinical sites to give students a diverse educational experience.

Clinical affiliates:

• Aurora Health Center in Kenosha
• Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center
• Aurora Sinai Medical Center
• Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital
• Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center – sponsoring institute
• Aurora St. Luke's South Shore
• Aurora West Allis Medical Center
• Aurora Wilkinson Medical Clinic

Accreditation

Formed in 1981, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center's Program in Diagnostic Ultrasound was one of the first nationally accredited sonography programs in the nation.

Upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS) the program is accredited by:

The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs (CAAHEP)
35 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 1970
Chicago, IL 60601

The sponsoring institute is authorized to provide post-secondary education in the State of Wisconsin under the authority of the Education Approval Board (EAB).

The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) accredits Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center and the clinical affiliates.

Disclaimer

While every effort is made to provide accurate and current information, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography reserves the right to change statements in this catalog without notice.