Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS)

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at Tacoma Community College is to provide comprehensive instruction designed to respond to the dynamic and evolving nature of sonography and the healthcare field. This program emphasizes critical thinking skills, compassionate and quality patient care, as well as promotes professional interactions with patients, staff, and physicians.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs)

Upon successful completion of the Associates in Applied Sciences Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, students will:

  1. Demonstrate the required technical and critical thinking skills to perform as an ARDMS-certified entry-level sonographer, providing accurate and efficient general diagnostic sonographic examinations/procedures (COK, CRT, IIT).
  2. Obtain, review and integrate pertinent patient history and supporting clinical information/data to optimize diagnostic results (COK, COM, CRT, IIT, RES).
  3. Record sonographic diagnostic, pathologic and/or physiologic information for interpretation by a physician (COK, COM, CRT, IIT).
  4. Interact effectively, professionally and ethically in oral and written communications with patients, their families, physicians, and other health care professionals adhering to the recognized SDMS scope of practice (COK, COM, IIT, LWC, RES).
  5. Provide basic patient care and comfort, anticipating and responding to patient needs (COK, COM, LWC, RES).

Five Year Plan

Assessment

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16