Diagnostic Medical Sonography (HSC.DMS.AAS)

Program Outcomes 

Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful completion of their program at Oakland Community College.

• Obtains, reviews, and integrates pertinent patient history and supporting clinical data to facilitate optimum diagnostic results.
• Performs appropriate procedures and records anatomic, pathologic, and/or physiologic data for the interpretation by a physician.
• Records, analyzes, and processes diagnostic data and other pertinent observations made during the procedure for presentation to the interpreting physician.
• Exercises discretion and judgement in the performance of sonographic and/or related diagnostic services.
• Demonstrates appropriate communication skills with patients and colleagues.
• Acts in a professional and ethical manner.
• Facilitates communication and education to elicit patient cooperation and understanding of expectations and responds to questions regarding the sonographic examination.