Diagnostic Medical Sonography
School:
College of Science
Department:
Pre-Professional Health
Student Type:
Undergraduate
Program:
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Administrators:
Ms. Alice Sima
Objectives:
The diagnostic medical sonography curriculum is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive body of knowledge and the necessary skills expected of a competent program graduate. The curriculum includes didactic instruction that provides learning experiences to enhance understanding and performance of clinical responsibilities.
A bachelor’s degree in diagnostic medical sonography prepares students to:
1. Obtain and record an accurate patient history;
2. Perform diagnostic procedures and obtain diagnostic images;
3. Analyze technical information;
4. Use independent judgment in recognizing the need to extend the scope of a procedure according
to diagnostic findings;
5. Provide an oral or written summary of the technical findings to the physician for medical diagnosis;
6. Provide quality patient care; and
7. Collaborate with members of the health care team.
Requirements - Major:
Students majoring in diagnostic medical sonography will complete the first years of course work at Benedictine University. Students should complete all college graduation requirements during these three years, while maintaining a grade point average of 2.8 or above. In the junior year, students must apply to Northwestern Memorial Hospital for the clinical education. The admissions
process is competitive. During senior year, students will complete an 18-month, 45-semester-hour clinical education curriculum at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
A certificate of qualification as a diagnostic medical sonographer will be awarded when students complete this program.
Students majoring in diagnostic medical sonography must complete the following courses: MATH-111(3); CMSC-180(2), 182(1); a core approved philosophy ethics course(3); HLSC-291 (2), CHEM-C113(3), C114(1), C123(3), C124(1); MGT-150(3); BIOL-C108(3), C109(1), 203(4), 250(3), 251(1), 258(4); PHYS-C113(3), C114(1), C118(3), 119(1). In addition, the following courses must be completed with “C” or better: DMSC-301(3), 302(1), 303(2), 304(4), 305(3), 306(2), 307(3), 308(4), 309(2), 310(3), 311WI(3), 312(2), 313(1), 314(3), 315(1), 316(2), 317(4), 318(2).
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Objectives
The Bachelor of Science program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography offers a course of study that will prepare students for careers as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (DMS). DMS combines biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer technology, and medicine in ultrasound as a diagnostic tool. Students may elect to enter the program for the B.S. in Diagnostic Medical Sonography in which the first three years of classes would be at Lewis University with the remaining classes at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Another option is for students to complete the normal four-year B.S. in Biology and then apply for admission to Northwestern Memorial Hospital for a
Lecturers:
Helena Gabriel ,M.D., Medical Director, - Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Casey Clarke Program Director - Northwestern Memorial Hospital
The Lecturers listed are individuals who have been employed as instructors on an as-needed basis, within the last several years, to teach courses at Benedictine University. Instructors listed may not currently be employed by Benedictine University. The University is fortunate to be able to provide our students with part-time faculty whose experience, credentials and commitment to education add to the high quality of our resident faculty.
Objectives:
The diagnostic medical sonography curriculum is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive body of knowledge and the necessary
Lecturers:
Helena Gabriel ,M.D., Medical Director, - Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Casey Clarke Program Director - Northwestern Memorial Hospital
The Lecturers listed are individuals who have been employed as instructors on an as-needed basis, within the last several years, to teach courses at Benedictine University. Instructors listed may not currently be employed by Benedictine University. The University is fortunate to be able to provide our students with part-time faculty whose experience, credentials and commitment to education add to the high quality of our resident faculty.
Objectives:
The diagnostic medical sonography curriculum is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive body of knowledge and the necessary
Overview
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. This major is designed to produce competent and compassionate entry-level sonographers for the practice of diagnostic medical sonography. To complete the major in this area, student must complete the 50 hours of the program. No minor is required. Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree students are prepared to sit for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) examinations in ultrasound physics and instrumentation, abdomen, obstetrics/gynecology, vascular physics, and vascular technology.
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Requirements
General Education Requirements:
Refer to Bulletin for General Education Curriculum
Special Education
School:
College of Education and Health Services
Department:
Teacher Education
Student Type:
Undergraduate
Program:
Special Education
Requirements - Minor:
See Education
Program Offered: AAS in Diagnostic Medical
Eligibility:
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Fine Arts
School:
College of Liberal Arts
Department:
Communication
Student Type:
Undergraduate
Program:
Fine Arts
Objectives:
Benedictine University and The College of DuPage have established a program to offer students receiving an Associate of Fine Arts degree at The College of DuPage the opportunity to attain a Bachelor of Fine Arts, through the completion of an additional two years of study at Benedictine University.
Students will take many basic skills, Humanities, Math and Sciences courses along with Art History and Studio courses at the College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois before entering Benedictine University. Upon completion of the Associate of Fine Arts degree, students may enter the Benedictine University Bachelor of
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